The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

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Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church; "whereof I was made a minister, according to the 'dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to (26 fulfil the word of God, "even the mystery which hath been hid from all ages and generations: but now hath it been 27 manifested to his saints, "to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope (28 of glory: "whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present 29) every man perfect in Christ; "whereunto I labour also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me. 3 mightily.

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For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have (2 not seen my face in the flesh; "that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they 3 may know the mystery of God, even Christ, "in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden. "This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of 5 speech. "For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

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As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk (7 in him, 'rooted and builded up in him, and stablished in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

8 Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after 2 Gr. from the ages and from the generations. 3 Or, in power 5 The ancient authorities vary much in the text of this passage. 7 Some ancient authorities insert in it. 8 Or, See whether

'Or, stewardship
Or, fulness
6 Or, by

A. V. 25 am..is.. (to)..for you; 26 (from)..is made manifest; 27 would; 28 preach, warning. [Jesus].CH. II. I that ye knew what great conflict.. have; 2 might..to the acknowledgement of.. [and of the Father, and of]; 3 hid; 4 [And].. | lest any man | should beguile..enticing words; 5 be; 6 (have). .(ye); 7 built..the..have been..[therein] with; 8 Beware..man.

the tradition of men, after the 'rudiments of the world, and not after Christ: "for in him dwelleth all the fulness

10) of the Godhead bodily, "and in him ye are made full, who (11) is the head of all principality and power: "in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the (12) circumcision of Christ; "having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the (13 dead.

"And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he quicken together with him, having forgiven us all our 14 trespasses; "having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of the way, nailing it to the (15 cross; having put off from himself the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.

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Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath 17 day: 'which are a shadow of the things to come; but the (18 body is Christ's. "Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly 19) puffed up by his fleshly mind, "and not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.

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If died with Christ from the rudiments of the ye world, why, as though living in the world, do ye subject 1 Or, elements 2 Or, the bond that was againt us by its ordinances put off from himself his body, he made a show of the principalities &c. of his own mere will, by humility &c. Or, taking his stand upon

authorities, some ancient, insert not.

3 Or, having

4 Or,

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A. V.-10 complete..which; 11 are.. the..without..[of the sins]. . by; 12 are risen.. (the)..of operation..(hath); 13 [in].. sins.. hath. . quickened.. | you | ; 14 Blotting ..handwriting of.. took..his; 15 (And)..spoiled; 26 an holyday..(of) the..(of) the.... days; 17 of Christ; 18 beguile..reward in..intruding into those.. [not]; 19 which..by ..having nourishment ministered; 20 [Wherefore]..be dead..are..subject.

21 yourselves to ordinances, "Handle not, nor taste, nor 22) touch (all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and doctrines of men? "Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but are not of any 1value against the indulgence of the flesh.

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If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right 2 hand of God. "Set your mind on the things that are 3 above, not on the things that are upon the earth. "For 4) ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God. "When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and 6) covetousness, the which is idolatry; "for which things' sake cometh the wrath of God 'upon the sons of disobedi7 ence; "in the which ye also walked aforetime, when ye 8) lived in these things. "But now put ye also away all these; anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking 9 out of your mouth: "lie not one to another; seeing that 10 ye have put off the old man with his doings, "and have

put on the new man, which is being renewed unto knowl(I edge after the image of him that created him: "where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman: but Christ is all, and in all.

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Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, long13 suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving each

1Or, honour

2 Many ancient authorities read your.

3 Gr. Make dead.

4 Some ancient authorities omit upon the sons of disobedience. See Eph. v. 6. Or, amongst whom

A. V.-21 Touch..not; handle not; 22 commandments; 23 neglecting of..in.. honour to..satisfying.- -CH. III. I be risen. . those..which.. sitteth; 2 affection..on; 3 are dead; 4 appear.. appear; 5 inordinate affection..concupiscence; 6 on.. children; 7 some time.. them ; 8 off. . blasphemy, filthy communication; 9 deeds; 10 in; II is neither..nor..nor.... bond (nor) free; 12 (the)..of God..bowels..| mercies |..humbleness of mind; 13 one another.

other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as 14 'the Lord forgave you, so also do ye: "and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness. 15 "And let the peace of Christ 'rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace (17 in your hearts unto God. "And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. "Husbands, love your wives, and be not (20 bitter against them. "Children, obey your parents in all (21 things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord. "Fathers,

provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged. 15 Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord: (23 "whatsoever ye do, work "heartily, as unto the Lord, and (24 not unto men; "knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ. "For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no 41 respect of persons. 6 Masters, render unto your 5ser

vants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with 3) thanksgiving; "withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; "that I may make

1 Many ancient authorities read Christ.
authorities read the Lord: others, God.

2 Gr. arbitrate. 4 Or, yourselves

3 Some ancient 5 Gr. Bondservants.

6 Gr. lords. Gr. from the soul. 8 Gr. receive again the wrong. 9 Gr. equality.

it manifest, as I ought to speak. "Walk in wisdom toward 6 them that are without, 'redeeming the time. 'Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

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All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-ser8 vant in the Lord: "whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he 9 may comfort your hearts; "together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here. Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received com11 mandments; if he come unto you, receive him), "and Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of 12 God, men that have been a comfort unto me. "Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. "For I bear him witness, that he hath much labour for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hiera14 polis. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute 15 you. "Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and 16 Nymphas, and the church that is in their house. "And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye 17 also read the epistle from Laodicea. "And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

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The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

1 Gr. buying up the opportunity.
Nympha.

2 Gr. bondservant.

4 Some ancient authorities read her.

3 The Greek may represent 5 Gr. the.

[Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.]

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