who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped,

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

though I am confident in the Lord that I too will be coming to see you soon.

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

In my zeal for God I persecuted the church. According to the righteousness stipulated in the law I was blameless.

I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord.

For even in Thessalonica on more than one occasion you sent something for my need.

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

who also told us of your love in the Spirit.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

He himself is before all things and all things are held together in him.

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

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

Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,

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

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

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,