and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.

and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

This power he exercised in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms

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.

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

Children, obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,

For he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world that we may be holy and unblemished in his sight in love.

Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of the light –

I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person,

so that through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

This mystery is great – but I am actually speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

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

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

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

not like those who do their work only when someone is watching – as people-pleasers – but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.

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.

But all things being exposed by the light are made evident.