⁵ Through him we received grace^(A) and apostleship to call all the Gentiles^(B) to the obedience that comes from^[a] faith^(C) for his name’s sake. ⁶ And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.^(D)

¹⁶ To the one we are an aroma that brings death;^(A) to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?^{(B) 17} Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.^(C) On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity,^(D) as those sent from God.^(E)

⁹ he^[a] made known to us the mystery^(A) of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed^(B) in Christ, ¹⁰ to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment^(C)—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.^(D)

¹¹ In him we were also chosen,^[b] having been predestined^(E) according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose^(F) of his will,

⁹ God is faithful,^(A) who has called you^(B) into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.^(C)

A Church Divided Over Leaders

¹⁰ I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,^[a](D) in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you,^(E) but that you be perfectly united^(F) in mind and thought.

¹⁰ and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head^(A) over every power and authority.^(B)

²² who has gone into heaven^(A) and is at God’s right hand^(B)—with angels, authorities and powers in submission to him.^(C)

²⁵ to the only God^(A) our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!^(B) Amen.^(C)