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to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.
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far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
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All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
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not by works, so that no one can boast.
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For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
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by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace,
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and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.
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For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
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This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.
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His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
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Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
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There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;
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one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
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one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.
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This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he took many captives and gave gifts to his people.”
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He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.)
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Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.
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Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
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Instructions for Christian Households
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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After all, no one ever hated their own body, but they feed and care for their body, just as Christ does the church—
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“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.”
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However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
