For this reason, we also, from the day in which we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to request that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding,

to whom God would make known what is the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,

Now I say this, that no one may deceive you by persuasive words.

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is wellpleasing to the Lord.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your condition, and comfort your hearts;

And when this letter has been read among you, cause that it be read in the church of the Laodiceans also; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea;