For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, do not cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

to them God was pleased to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;

Now this I say that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts,

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.