Colossians 1:28-2:5

New International Version

²⁸ He is the one we proclaim, admonishing^(A) and teaching everyone with all wisdom,^(B) so that we may present everyone fully mature^(C) in Christ. ²⁹ To this end I strenuously^(D) contend^(E) with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.^(F)

2 I want you to know how hard I am contending^(G) for you and for those at Laodicea,^(H) and for all who have not met me personally. ² My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart^(I) and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery^(J) of God, namely, Christ, ³ in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.^{(K) 4} I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.^{(L) 5} For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit^(M) and delight to see how disciplined^(N) you are and how firm^(O) your faith in Christ^(P) is.