Which he gave us in full measure in all wisdom and care;

[You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.

in whom the whole structure is joined together, and it continues [to increase] growing into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, set apart, and sacred to the presence of the Lord].

For which cause I beseech you not to grow faint on account of my afflictions for you, which are your glory.

Taking care to keep the harmony of the Spirit in the yoke of peace.

And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching;

till we, everyone - in the unity of faith, and knowledge of the son of God - grow up unto a perfect man, after the measure of age which is of the fullness of Christ:

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

For from him the whole Body, closely joined and knit together by the contact of every part with the source of its life, derives its power to grow, in proportion to the vigor of each individual part; and so is being built up in a spirit of love.

are you angry? have a care you don't sin. "let not the sun go down upon your wrath,"

Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

Therefore do not grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.

For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;

Slaves, obey your earthly masters, with anxious care, giving them ungrudging service, as if obeying the Christ;

Henceforth you must grow strong through union with the Lord and through his mighty strength.