NET Bible
"For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face."
— Colossians 2:1, NET Bible
“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 would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; ”
“For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;”
“For I would have you know what manner of care I have for you and for them that are at Laodicea and whosoever have not seen my face in the flesh:”
“For it is my desire to give you news of the great fight I am making for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not seen my face in the flesh;”
“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 want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable.