the dead; that he
may become in all things pre-eminent. (19)For He was pleased, that in
him should all the fullness dwell; (20)and through him to reconcile
all things to himself, having made peace through the blood of his
cross; through him, whether the things on the earth, or the things in
the heavens.

(21)And you also, being in time past alienated, and enemies in your
mind in wicked works, yet now has he reconciled (22)in the body of his
flesh through death, to present you holy and blameless and unaccused
before him; (23)if indeed ye continue in the faith grounded and
settled, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye
heard, which was preached in the whole creation which is under heaven;
of which I Paul was made a minister.

(24)Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is
behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body, which is
the church; (25)of which I was made a minister, according to the
dispensation of God which was given to me for you, to fulfill the word
of God, (26)the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from
generations, but now has been manifested to his saints; (27)to whom
God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this
mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory;
(28)whom we announce, warning every man, and teaching every man in all
wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ; (29)to which
end I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me
with power.

II.

FOR I would have you know how great a conflict I have for you, and for
those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the
flesh; (2)that their hearts might be encouraged, they being knit
together in love, and unto all the riches of the full assurance of the
understanding, unto the full knowledge of the mystery of God, even
Christ; (3)in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
hidden.

(4)And this I say, that no one may beguile you with enticing words.
(5)For though I am absent in the flesh, yet in the spirit I am with
you, rejoicing and beholding your order, and the steadfastness of your
faith toward Christ.

(6)As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;
(7)having been rooted and being built up in him, and being established
in the faith as ye were taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

(8)Beware lest there shall be any one that despoils you through
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