Hearts Encouraged in Love

Rooted in Christ · Colossians 2

Story guide: Visual essay — artwork is an interpretation. A reconstructed prayer portrait illustrates the stated struggle; it does not imply that Paul visited Colossae or saw these believers.

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1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those in Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh,

2so that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love and unto all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, unto the knowledge of the mystery of God, Messiah,

3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

4I say this so that no one may deceive you with persuasive argument.

5For even if I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing and seeing your good order and the firmness of your faith in Messiah.

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