He, the very one who descended, is also the one who ascended above all the heavens, in order to fill all things.

when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace,

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

The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms.

Therefore do not be partakers with them,

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

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

Therefore, having laid aside falsehood, each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

to sanctify her by cleansing her with the washing of the water by the word,

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

Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.

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

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Therefore be very careful how you live – not as unwise but as wise,

I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak – that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

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

From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love.

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace