|
- For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
- That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
- In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.
- For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.
|
- I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
- My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
- in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
- For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
|
- As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
- Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
|
- So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,
- rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
|
|
|