ever since we heard of your faith in Jesus the Anointed and your love for His holy ones—

a faith and love that emerge from the hope you have heard about in the word of truth—the gospel—the very hope that awaits you in heaven.

He was the one who told us how you demonstrate your love in the power of the Spirit.

You have rescued us from dark powers and brought us safely into the kingdom of Your Son, whom You love

You were once at odds with God, wicked in your ways and evil in your minds;

I’m working hard to comfort and encourage them so that they will be knit together—that many hearts would become one through His love. I do it so they will be rich in understanding and have full knowledge of God’s mystery, which is the Anointed One Himself—

Since you are all set apart by God, made holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a holy way of life: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

But above all these, put on love! Love is the perfect tie to bind these together.

Husbands: love your wives, and don’t treat them harshly or respond with bitterness toward them.

Pray, and keep praying. Be alert and thankful when you pray.

My cellmate Aristarchus sends his love, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. (You’ve been sent instructions about him, so if he comes to you, welcome him.)