because in him were the all things created, those in the heavens, and those upon the earth, those visible, and those invisible, whether thrones, whether lordships, whether principalities, whether authorities; all things through him, and for him, have been created,

For I wish you to know how great a conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,

The servants! obey in all things those who are masters according to the flesh, not in eye-service as men-pleasers, but in simplicity of heart, fearing God;

in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

for I do testify to him, that he hath much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

salute ye those in Laodicea -- brethren, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;