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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;

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea , and them in Hierapolis .

For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ , saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ ;

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea , and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea .

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:

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

(Touch not; taste not; handle not;