to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!

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

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

For I can testify that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

For you yourselves know, brothers and sisters, about our coming to you – it has not proven to be purposeless.

You are witnesses, and so is God, as to how holy and righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you who believe.

so that no one would be shaken by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this.

to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.

For you all are sons of the light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of the darkness.

From Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

So I want the men to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

to Timothy, my dear child. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.