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Paul, an apostle not of men and not through man, but through Jesus Christ, to the brethren who are in Laodicea:
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Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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I thank Christ in every prayer of mine that you are steadfast in him and persevering in his works, in expectation of the promise for the day of judgment.
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And may you not be deceived by the vain talk of some people who tell you tales that they may lead you away from the truth of the gospel which is proclaimed by me.
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And now may God grant that those who come from me for the furtherance of the truth of the gospel may be able to serve and to do good works for the well-being of eternal life.
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And now my bonds are manifest, which I suffer in Christ, on account of which I am glad and rejoice.
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This ministers to me unto eternal salvation, which also is brought about through your prayers and by the help of the Holy Spirit, whether it be through life or through death.
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For my life is in Christ and to die is joy.
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And this will his mercy work in you, that you may have the same love and be of one mind.
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Therefore, beloved, as you have heard in my presence, so hold fast and do in the fear of God, and eternal life will be your portion.
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For it is God who works in you.
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And do without hesitation what you do.
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And for the rest, beloved, rejoice in Christ and beware of those who are out for sordid gain.
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May all your requests be manifest before God, and be steadfast in the mind of Christ.
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And do what is pure, true, proper, just, and lovely.
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And what you have heard and received, hold in your heart, and peace will be with you.
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All the saints greet you.
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The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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And see that this epistle is read to the Colossians and that of the Colossians is read among you.
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Grace be with you. Amen.