Whenthisletteris readamongyou, haveit alsoreadin the churchof the Laodiceans;and you, for your part readmy letter [that is coming] from Laodicea.
Then Jeremiahsaidto Seraiah,"As soon as you cometo Babylon,then seethat you readallthesewordsaloud,
For I wantyou to knowhow greata struggleI haveon your behalfand for thosewhoare at Laodicea,and for all those whohave not personallyseenmy face,
For I testifyfor him that he hasa deepconcernfor you and for thosewho are in Laodiceaand Hierapolis.
Greetthe brethrenwho are in Laodiceaand also Nymphaand the churchthat is in her house.
I adjureyou by the Lordto have thisletterreadto allthe brethren.
Ifanyonedoes not obeyour instructionin thisletter,take special noteof that personand do not associatewith him, sothat he will be put to shame.