Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him,

and have been clothed with the new man that is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of the one who created it.

Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

I became a servant of the church according to the stewardship from God – given to me for you – in order to complete the word of God,

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, without shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.