For it pleased the Father that in him the divine nature in all its fulness should dwell,

It is for that I toil, struggling with all the energy which he inspires and which works powerfully within me.

Let the Message of the Christ dwell in your minds in all its wealth, bringing all wisdom with it. Teach and admonish one another with psalms, and hymns, and sacred songs, full of the loving- kindness of God, lifting your hearts in song to him.

Our dear Brother, Tychicus, will tell you all about me. He is a faithful minister, and a fellow-servant in the Master's cause.

With him will be Onesimus, our dear faithful Brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you all that is going on here.