I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.

You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.

And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond.

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

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.

For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

God wanted to make known to them the glorious riches of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.