Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, by God's will, and Timotheus the brother,

so as to walk worthily of the Lord unto all well-pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing by the true knowledge of God;

And I say this to the end that no one may delude you by persuasive speech.

See that there be no one who shall lead you away as a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the teaching of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.

forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any should have a complaint against any; even as the Christ has forgiven you, so also do ye.

Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one.

Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.