1 I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea, as well as for those who have still not seen me face to face.
2 My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah.
3 In Him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden.
4 I am telling you this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive-sounding arguments.