according as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him;

in reference to the dispensation of the fullness of the times, to gather for himself into one all things in Christ, the things which are in the heavens, and the things on the earth; even in him,

in whom we also obtained the inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will,

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, would give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the full knowledge of him;

which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead; and seated him at his own right hand in the heavenly regions,

and put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,

which is his body, the fullness of him who filleth all with all;

and raised us up with him, and caused us to sit with him in the heavenly regions in Christ Jesus,

for through him we both have our access in one Spirit to the Father.

in whom we have our boldness and our access in confidence, through faith in him.

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

to him be the glory in the church in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

but cleaving to truth in love, may grow up in all things unto him who is the head, even Christ;

if indeed ye heard him, and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus;

Let him that stealeth steal no more, but rather let him labor, working with his hands at that which is good, that he may have to give to him that is in need.

And, ye masters, do the same things to them, forbearing threatening; knowing that both they and you have a Master in heaven, and that there is no respect of persons with him.