As, then, you took Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on in him,

And in Him you have been made complete [achieving spiritual stature through Christ], and He is the head over all rule and authority [of every angelic and earthly power].

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;

When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you, too, will be revealed with him in glory.

You too used to practice these sins, when you used to live that sort of life.

But now you too must put them all aside??nger, rage, spite, rough, abusive talk??hese must be banished from your lips.

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.

At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

When this letter has been read to you, have it read to the church at Laodicea too, and see to it that you too read the one that is coming from Laodicea.