Colossians 2:1-5
Paul's Ministry to the Church
1 For I want you to know what a great a conflict 1 I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, 2 both of the Father and of Christ, 3 b in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 Now this I say c lest anyone should deceive you with persuasive words. 5 For d though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing 3 to see e your good order and the f steadfastness of your faith in Christ.