4. We have heard of your faith in Christ and of your love for all God's people,
5. because what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You first heard about this hope when you believed the true message, which is the good news.
6. The good news is spreading all over the world with great success. It has spread in that same way among you, ever since the first day you learnt the truth about God's wonderful kindness
7. from our good friend Epaphras. He works together with us for Christ and is a faithful worker for you.
8. He is also the one who told us about the love that God's Spirit has given you.
9. We have not stopped praying for you since the first day we heard about you. In fact, we always pray that God will show you everything he wants you to do and that you may have all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives.