and for the hope of what is stored up for you in heaven. You first heard of it long ago when the true message of the gospel

and really came to know it, in the form in which Epaphras, my dear fellow-slave, taught it to you. He is my faithful representative as a servant of Christ,

He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness, and has transferred us into the realm of his dear Son,

When Christ, who is our true life, shall make his appearance, then you also will appear glorified with him.

Our dear brother Tychicus, my faithful helper and fellow-servant in the Lord's work, will tell you all about me.

And with him I send my dear, faithful brother Onesimus, who is one of your own number. They will tell you all about matters here.

Our dear Luke, the doctor, and Demas wish to be remembered to you.