Chapter 1

[1.1] Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, through the Will of God, and the Grace of God and Timothy our Brother.

[1.2] The holy assembly of Laodicea and all the faithful brothers in it, and the wise in the Spirit of God: Grace be with you and the true peace from God, our Father, in the Lord Jesus Christ.

[1.3] We thank, extol, and praise God at all times, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and bear much concern for you; and we pray at all times for you to God.