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For I want you to knowhowgreat a struggle I have on your behalf and for thosewho are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personallyseen my face,
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that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knittogether in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the fullassurance of understanding, resulting in a trueknowledge of God'smystery, that is, Christ Himself,
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For eventhough I amabsent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your gooddiscipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.