Because of this also we, from the day we heard about [it], did not cease praying for you, and asking that you may be filled [with] the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual insight,

to whom God wanted to make known what [is] the glorious wealth of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory,

I say this in order that no one will deceive you with persuasive speech,

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

whom I have sent to you for this very [reason], in order that you may know {our circumstances} and he may encourage your hearts,

And whenever this letter is read among you, {see to it} that it is read also among the Laodicean church, and that you also read the [letter] from Laodicea.