From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him.

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.

because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.

For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.

Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.