to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.

which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ

having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

One in Christ

Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands—

which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power.

So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

Unity in the Body of Christ

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires,

Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving.

In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;

and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,

for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.