and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.

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.

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).

for all things in heaven and on earth were created by him – all things, whether visible or invisible, whether thrones or dominions, whether principalities or powers – all things were created through him and for him.

and through him to reconcile all things to himself by making peace through the blood of his cross – through him, whether things on earth or things in heaven.