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Paul Thanks God for the Colossians
We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
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to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.
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Fullness of Life in Christ
As therefore you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so live in him,
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forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.
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And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Rules for Christian Households
Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
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Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
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Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord.
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Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men,
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knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ.
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Final Greetings and Benediction
Tych′icus will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
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And say to Archip′pus, “See that you fulfil the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”
