And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea — Paul directs circulation: his letter should be read publicly (ekklēsia, assembly). The 'letter from Laodicea' (epistolē ek Laodikeias) is Paul's letter to the neighboring church, to be exchanged with Colossae. Letter-circulation built early Christian communication networks.

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