in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,

Because in him all things were created, things in the heavens and things upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or lordships or principal offices or positions of authority, all things have been created

For I want you to know how great a struggle I have about you, and those at Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh.

And ye are men who have been made full in him, who is the head of every principal office and position of authority.

Masters, present to the bondmen what is right and equitable, knowing that ye also have a Master in heavens.

Praying simultaneously about us also, so that God may open to us a door of the word, to speak the mystery of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound,