Verse 5
Colossians 2:5
Bible in Basic English
5
For though I am not present in the flesh, still I am with you in the spirit, seeing with joy your order, and your unchanging faith in Christ.
Original Language Text
greek
εἰ γὰρ καὶ τῇ σαρκὶ ἄπειμι, ἀλλὰ τῷ πνεύματι σὺν ὑμῖν εἰμι, χαίρων καὶ βλέπων ὑμῶν τὴν τάξιν καὶ τὸ στερέωμα τῆς εἰς Χριστὸν πίστεως ὑμῶν.
English Translation
For even if I am absent in body, I am present in spirit with you, rejoicing and seeing your order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
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