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For no man ever hated his own body, but nourisheth it, and taketh care of it; so also the Meshiha (taketh care) of the church.

For we are members of his body, and of his flesh are we, and of his bones.

Children, obey your parents in our Lord, for this is right; and this is the first commandment which promiseth.

9 So you, masters, [fn] do likewise to your servants; forgiving them a fault; [fn] for you know also that your Master is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

For your wrestling is not with flesh and blood (only), but with princes, and with powers, and with the possessors of this dark world, and with the evil spirits who are under heaven.

praying constantly and invoking on behalf of all the saints; and for me also, that the word may be given me with openness of my mouth, that I may boldly proclaim the mystery of the gospel,

for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may speak with freedom, as it behoveth me to speak it.

I pray, for your fellowship which is in the gospel from the first day until now;

For so it is right for me to think concerning you all, because you are laid up in my heart; and in my bonds, and in the defence of the truth of the gospel, you are partakers with me in grace.

For Aloha is my witness how I love you with the bowels of Jeshu Meshiha.

For so also my bonds are manifest for the Meshiha in the whole palace, [fn] and unto all besides.

and in the love of the Meshiha; for they know that for the defence of the gospel I am appointed.

Yet in this I have rejoiced, and do rejoice, that in every way, if for an occasion, or if in truth, the Meshiha shall be preached.

For I know that these things shall be found unto my life by your prayers, and by the gift of the Spirit of Jeshu Meshiha;

For my life is the Meshiha; and if I die, it is gain to me.

For these two straiten me. I desire to be set free, that I might be with the Meshiha, and this is greatly preferable [fn] to me;

For I know this confidently, that I am to remain and tarry for your joy and for the increase of your faith:

As it becometh the gospel of the Meshiha, so have your conversation; that if coming I see you, or absent, I may hear of you, that you stand in one spirit and in one soul, conquering together for the faith of the gospel;

And this from Aloha hath been given to you, not only believing to believe in the Meshiha, but also for his sake to suffer,

And let no one care for himself (only), but every one for his neighbour also.