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so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to himto all pleasing">[fn] as you bear fruit in every good work and grow in the full knowledge of God.John 15:16; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:11,27; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 4:1; Titus 3:1; Hebrews 13:21;">[xr]

He has rescued us from the power of darkness and has brought us into the kingdom of the Son whom he loves.Ephesians 6:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:12; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:11;">[xr]

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.2 Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 1:3; Revelation 3:14;">[xr]

For byin">[fn] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether they are kings,thrones">[fn] lords, rulers, or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.John 1:3; Romans 8:38; 11:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 1:21; 3:9; Colossians 2:10,15; Hebrews 1:2; 2:10; 1 Peter 3:22;">[xr]

See to it that no one enslaves you through philosophy and empty deceit according to human tradition, according to the basic principles of the world,the elemental spirits of the universe">[fn] and not according to Christ.Jeremiah 29:8; Matthew 15:2; Romans 16:17; Galatians 1:14; Ephesians 5:6; Colossians 1:22; 2:18,20; Hebrews 13:9;">[xr]

And when he had disarmed the rulers and the authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in the cross.in it">[fn]Genesis 3:15; Psalm 68:18; Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 12:29; Luke 10:18; 11:22; John 12:31; 16:11; Ephesians 4:8; 6:12; Hebrews 2:14;">[xr]

But now you must also get rid of anger, wrath, malice, slander, obscene language from your mouth, and all such sins.Ephesians 4:22,29; 5:4; Hebrews 12:1; James 1:21; 1 Peter 2:1;">[xr]

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.Romans 1:8; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 1:12; 2:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 13:15;">[xr]

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servantslave">[fn] of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand maturecomplete">[fn] and completely convinced of the entire will of God.Matthew 5:48; Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 2:6; 14:20; Philippians 3:15; Colossians 1:7; Hebrews 5:14;">[xr]

This greeting is by my own hand - "Paul." Remember my imprisonment. May grace be with you! Amen.Amen">[fn]1 Corinthians 16:21; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; Hebrews 13:3,25;">[xr]