9 That's why we have not stopped praying for you. We have been praying for you since the day we heard about you. We have been asking God to fill you with the knowledge of what he wants. We pray that he will give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
10 We pray that you will lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We want you to grow to know God better.
11 We want you to be very strong, in keeping with his glorious power. We want you to be patient. Never give up. Be joyful
12 as you give thanks to the Father. He has made you fit to share with all his people. You will all receive a share in the kingdom of light.
13 He has saved us from the kingdom of darkness. He has brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.
14 Because of what the Son has done, we have been set free. Because of him, all of our sins have been forgiven.
15 Christ is the exact likeness of God, who can't be seen. He is first, and he is over all of creation.