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

who is the beginning, the first-begotten from the dead, that in all things he might have the pre-eminence.

If ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and are not removed from the hope of the gospel which ye have heard, which is preached to every creature that is under heaven, whereof I Paul am made a minister.

For I would have you know, how great a conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh:

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Which things (though they have indeed a shew of wisdom, in voluntary worship and humility, and not sparing the body) yet are not of any value, but are to the satisfying of the flesh.

Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his deeds,

And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge, after the image of him that created him:

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Masters, give your servants that which is just and equitable, knowing that ye also have a master in heaven.

Whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that he might know your state and comfort your hearts,

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas; (touching whom ye have received directions, if he come to you,

receive him,) And Jesus, called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these are the only fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.