Colossians 1:28-2:1

28He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ. 29To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

1I 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.