Chapter 1 – is covered in full in the Mass Readings sometime at least every three years


Chapter 2 – verse 11 have been omitted from the Mass readings

[11] For which cause be mindful that you, being heretofore Gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcision by that which is called circumcision in the flesh, made by hands;


Chapter 3 – verses 1 and 13 have been omitted from the Mass readings

[1] For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles; ...[13] Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.


Chapter 4 – verses 21-23, 25-29 have been omitted from the Mass readings

[21] If so be that you have heard him, and have been taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus: [22] To put off, according to former conversation, the old man, who is corrupted according to the desire of error. [23] And be renewed in the spirit of your mind:

[25] Wherefore putting away lying, speak; ye the truth every man with his neighbour; for we are members one of another. [26] Be angry, and sin not. Let not the sun go down upon your anger. [27] Give not place to the devil. [28] He that stole, let him now steal no more; but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have something to give to him that suffereth need. [29] Let no evil speech proceed from your mouth; but that which is good, to the edification of faith, that it may administer grace to the hearers.


Chapter 5 – is covered in full in the Mass Readings sometime at least every three years


Chapter 6 – verses 21-24 have been omitted from the Mass readings

[21] But that you also may know the things that concern me, and what I am doing, Tychicus, my dearest brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known to you all things:

[22] Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that you may know the things concerning us, and that he may comfort your hearts. [23] Peace be to the brethren and charity with faith, from God the Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. [24] Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in incorruption. Amen.



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