because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel

For this reason also, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

Of this church I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,

To them God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

For this end I labor, striving with all his energy, which so mightily works within me.

I say this so that no one may delude you with fine-sounding arguments.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;

When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read the letter from Laodicea.

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.