Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,

But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of the Son he loves,

Having been buried with him in baptism, you also have been raised with him through your faith in the power of God who raised him from the dead.

He has destroyed what was against us, a certificate of indebtedness expressed in decrees opposed to us. He has taken it away by nailing it to the cross.

And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

And after you have read this letter, have it read to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from Laodicea as well.

He is the head of the body, the church, as well as the beginning, the firstborn from among the dead, so that he himself may become first in all things.

He has not held fast to the head from whom the whole body, supported and knit together through its ligaments and sinews, grows with a growth that is from God.

Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.