even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;

so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.

so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, would be to the praise of his glory.

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

not of works, that no one would boast.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, which is your glory.

which is father over all that is called father in heaven and in earth, that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory,

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. Then, having been rooted and grounded in love,

The one who went down is the same one who went up above all the heavens so that all things would be fulfilled.

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed like waves and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people's trickery, or by clever strategies that would lead us astray.

if ye have indeed hearkened to Him, and been instructed in Him, as the truth is in Jesus; to put off the old man,

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

But immorality or any form of vice or greed must not be so much as mentioned among you; that would not be becoming in God's people.

Stop getting drunk with wine, which leads to wild living, but keep on being filled with the Spirit.

Wives, you should submit to your own husbands, as you would to the Lord.

that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

Slaves, you should obey those who are your earthly masters, out of reverence and eagerness to please them, with a sincere heart, as you would [obey] Christ.

Render your service wholeheartedly, as you would to the Lord, and not [just] to people,