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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

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

Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.

Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.