The Darby Translation DBY
New International Version NIV
1 For I would have you know what combat I have for you, and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;
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I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
2 to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to [the] full knowledge of the mystery of God;
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My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
3 in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.
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in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4 And I say this to the end that no one may delude you by persuasive speech.
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I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.
5 For if indeed in the flesh I am absent, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
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For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how disciplined you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.
6 As therefore ye have received the Christ, Jesus the Lord, walk in him,
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,
7 rooted and built up in him, and assured in the faith, even as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
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rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
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