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

to whom God would make known the rich glory of this mystery, among the gentiles; which is this, that Christ is in you the hope of glory:

And this I say, least any one should deceive you with fine speeches.

Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord:

whom I have sent to you for this purpose also that he may know your affairs, and comfort your hearts;

And when this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; that ye may also read that from Laodicea.