since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints;

and he also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and that they would attain 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,

In addition to all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.

Husbands, love your wives and do not become bitter against them.