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that their 1hearts may be encouraged, having been 2knittogether in love, and attaining to all3the wealth that comes from the fullassurance of understanding, resulting in a 4trueknowledge of 5God'smystery, that is, Christ Himself,
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For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face,
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that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of God's mystery, that is, Christ Himself,
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in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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I say this so that no one will delude you with persuasive argument.
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For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faith in Christ.