Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which is in his house.
Likewise greet the assembly that is in their house. Salute my well beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto the Messiah.
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the letter from Laodicea.
And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in thy house: