Colossians 2:1

English Standard Version

1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, (Php 1:30; Col 1:29) 

New International Version

1 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 

New International Reader’s Version

1 I want you to know how hard I am working for you. I’m concerned for those who are in Laodicea. I’m also concerned for everyone who has not met me in person. 

King James Version

1 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; 

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