2. to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church at your house.
3. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4. I give thanks to my God always, remembering you in my prayers,
5. as I hear of the love and the faith you have in the Lord Jesus and for all the holy ones,
6. so that your partnership in the faith may become effective in recognizing every good there is in us that leads to Christ.
7. For I have experienced much joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the holy ones have been refreshed by you, brother.
8. Therefore, although I have the full right in Christ to order you to do what is proper,