Translation:Epistle to the Laodiceans

Wycliffite Note
Laodiceans are also Collosians, as two towns and one people in manners. These are of Asia [minor], and among them had been false apostles that deceived many. Therefore the apostle brings them to mind of his conversion and true preaching of the gospel, and excites them to be steadfast in the true wisdom and love of Christ, and to be of one will. But this epistle is not in common Latin books, and therefore it was but late translated into the English tongue.

The Epistle
Paul apostle, not by men, nor because of man, but because of Jesus Christ, to my brothers at Laodicea. Grace and the peace of God the father and the Lord, Jesus Christ be with you all. I thank Christ by all my prayer that you are complete in Him, persist in carrying out His works, and abide in the promise and expectation of reward on Judgement Day. Neither have you let the false words of unwise men creep in on you, those that would have turned you away from the truth of the gospel that I preached. God will help me to progress in the spreading of the gospel, and to do good works for salvation and eternal life.

And now I am released from the chains that I joyfully endured in Christ. This was done by your prayers and the ministry of the Holy Spirit for eternal salvation by life or by death, for, truly, to me, life is Christ and death is joy. And his mercy will work in you, so that you may learn to be in harmony.

Therefore, beloved, do as you heard in my presence and respect God with your thoughts and actions and you will have everlasting life. It is God that works in you, and do everything without hesitation. Beloved, have joy in Christ.

And be careful of men rotten with greed. Let all your petitions be public before God, and be steadfast in the wisdom of Christ. And do whatever is sound and true, and honorable, and just and able to be loved, and you will have peace. [Give my greetings to all the brothers with a holy kiss.]

All the saints salute you. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. And let this be read to the Colossians.