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

For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works that God prepared beforehand so we may do them.

Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think,

so that he may present the church to himself as glorious – not having a stain or wrinkle, or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh – who are called “uncircumcision” by the so-called “circumcision” that is performed on the body by human hands –

and he raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus,

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

if indeed you heard about him and were taught in him, just as the truth is in Jesus.

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

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

But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

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

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

But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head.

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