Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value].

[and He will do this] if you continue in the faith, well-grounded and steadfast, and not shifting away from the [confident] hope [that is a result] of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which [gospel] I, Paul, was made a minister.

So, as God’s own chosen people, who are holy [set apart, sanctified for His purpose] and well-beloved [by God Himself], put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience [which has the power to endure whatever injustice or unpleasantness comes, with good temper];

Children, obey the parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in Lord.

As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,

And with him I have sent Onesimus, the true and well-loved brother, who is one of you. They will give you word of everything which is taking place here.

Luke, our well-loved medical friend, and Demas, send you their love.

Because, in him, was all the fullness well pleased to dwell,