that he lavished on us in all wisdom and insight.

from whom every family in heaven and on the earth is named.

Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.”

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

“that it may go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”

because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image – in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ – the things in heaven and the things on earth.

to the praise of the glory of his grace that he has freely bestowed on us in his dearly loved Son.

For everything made evident is light, and for this reason it says: “Awake, O sleeper! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you!”

Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.

so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.

For this reason, take up the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand your ground on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand.

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh – who are called “uncircumcision” by the so-called “circumcision” that is performed on the body by human hands –

Clothe yourselves with the full armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.

by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints.

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles –

For this reason I kneel before the Father,