to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

to demonstrate in the coming ages the surpassing wealth of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan – a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

in which you formerly lived according to this world’s present path, according to the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the ruler of the spirit that is now energizing the sons of disobedience,