Paul, by God's will an apostle of Christ Jesus, and brother Timotheus,

Hence, from the day we heard of it, we have never ceased to pray for you, asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and insight,

It is His will that they should understand the glorious wealth which this secret holds for the Gentiles, in the fact of Christ's presence among you as your hope of glory.

When Christ, who is our life, appears, then you will appear with him in glory.

remember, you will receive from the Lord the inheritance which is your due; serve Christ your Lord and Master,

for the wrongdoer will be paid back for his wrongdoing ??there will be no favour shown.

Tychicus, that beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord, will give you all information about me.

He is accompanied by that faithful and beloved brother Onesimus, who is one of yourselves. They will inform you of all that goes on here.

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, salutes you ??a servant of Christ Jesus who is always earnest in prayer for you, that you may stand firm like mature and convinced Christians, whatever be the will of God for you.