for you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices

If you have died with Christ to the elemental spirits of the world, why do you submit to them as though you lived in the world?

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

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

And even though you were dead in your transgressions and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he nevertheless made you alive with him, having forgiven all your transgressions.

For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.