1. I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally.
2. I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself.
3. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments.
5. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.