7As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,
8And who, himself, made clear to us your love in the Spirit.
9For this reason, we, from the day when we had word of it, keep on in prayer for you, that you may be full of the knowledge of his purpose, with all wisdom and experience of the Spirit,
10Living uprightly in the approval of the Lord, giving fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11Full of strength in the measure of the great power of his glory, so that you may undergo all troubles with joy;
12Giving praise to the Father who has given us a part in the heritage of the saints in light;
13Who has made us free from the power of evil and given us a place in the kingdom of the Son of his love;