1Paul, an apostle not of men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ, unto the brethren that are at Laodicea.

2Grace be unto you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3I give thanks unto Christ in all my prayers, that ye continue in him and persevere in his works, looking for the promise at the day of judgement.

4Neither do the vain talkings of some overset you, which creep in, that they may turn you away from the truth of the Gospel which is preached by me.

5And now shall God cause that they that are of me shall continue ministering unto the increase of the truth of the Gospel and accomplishing goodness, and the work of salvation, even eternal life.

6And now are my bonds seen of all men, which I suffer in Christ, wherein I rejoice and am glad.

7And unto me this is for everlasting salvation, which also is brought about by your prayers, and the ministry of the Holy Ghost, whether by life or by death.

8For verily to me life is in Christ, and to die is joy.

9And unto him (or And also) shall he work his mercy in you that ye may have the same love, and be of one mind.

10Therefore, dearly beloved, as ye have heard in my presence so hold fast and work in the fear of God, and it shall be unto you for life eternal.

11For it is God that worketh in you.

12And do ye without afterthought whatsoever ye do.

13And for the rest, dearly beloved, rejoice in Christ, and beware of them that are filthy in lucre.

14Let all your petitions be made openly before God, and be ye steadfast in the mind of Christ.

15And what things are sound and true and sober and just and to be loved, do ye.

16And what ye have heard and received, keep fast in your heart.

17And peace shall be unto you.

18The saints salute you.

19The grace of the Lord Jesus be with your spirit.

20And cause this epistle to be read unto them of Colossae, and the epistle of the Colossians to be read unto you.