Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.

But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth –

Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

I thank my God every time I remember you.

For God is my witness that I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – in heaven and on earth and under the earth –

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.

Others are busy with their own concerns, not those of Jesus Christ.

So welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor people like him,

Let everyone see your gentleness. The Lord is near!

Give greetings to all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers with me here send greetings.

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation,

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

For in him all the fullness of deity lives in bodily form,

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

We thank God always for all of you as we mention you constantly in our prayers,

in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

I call on you solemnly in the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.