For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.

Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you.

At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

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).

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

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

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

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.

Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him.

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.

Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

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.

Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if someone happens to have a complaint against anyone else. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also forgive others.

And whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body – for the sake of his body, the church – what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.