1. For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2. that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ,
3. in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.
4. This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.
5. For though I am 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.
6. As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,
7. rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.