Neither should there be vulgar speech, foolish talk, or coarse jesting – all of which are out of character – but rather thanksgiving.

it is not from works, so that no one can boast.

For this reason I kneel before the Father,

Therefore, be imitators of God as dearly loved children

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

For he is our peace, the one who made both groups into one and who destroyed the middle wall of partition, the hostility,

I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power.

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.

And God put all things under Christ’s feet, and he gave him to the church as head over all things.

Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men.”

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

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.”

because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

who is the down payment of our inheritance, until the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of his glory.