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For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother: and shall cleave to his wife. And they shall be two in one flesh.

Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular love for his wife as himself: And let the wife fear her husband.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is just.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.

By all prayer and supplication praying at all times in the spirit: and in the same watching with all instance and supplication for all the saints:

And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose: that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts.

Always in all my prayers making supplication for you all with joy:

For your communication in the gospel of Christ, from the first day unto now.

As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart; and that, in my bands and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my joy.

For God is my witness how I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

Some indeed, even out of envy and contention: but some also for good will preach Christ.

Some out of charity, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

For I know that this shall fall out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

For to me, to live is Christ: and to die is gain.

But to abide still in the flesh is needful for you.

And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all, for your furtherance and joy of faith:

That your rejoicing may abound in Christ Jesus for me, by my coming to you again.

Only let your conversation be worthy of the gospel of Christ: that, whether I come and see you, or, being absent, may hear of you, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind labouring together for the faith of the gospel.