For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.

You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,

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

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

Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her

In the same way husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.