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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
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Thanksgiving and Prayer
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
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because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—
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so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
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the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.
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Spiritual Fullness in Christ
So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,
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Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
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And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Instructions for Christian Households
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
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Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord.
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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
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since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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Final Greetings
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
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Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me.
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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
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Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
