Having made clear to us the secret of his purpose, in agreement with the design which he had in mind, to put into his hands

So that his glory might have praise through us who first had hope in Christ:

For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,

But God, being full of mercy, through the great love which he had for us,

And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.

And be living in love, even as Christ had love for you, and gave himself up for us, an offering to God for a perfume of a sweet smell.

Husbands, have love for your wives, even as Christ had love for the church, and gave himself for it;

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;