Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus and faithful in Christ Jesus:

who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possessionto the praise of his glory.

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might

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

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are members of God's household,

in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

that is, how the Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming.

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

they are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to the hardness of their heart;

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, each one of you must speak truth with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

And there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather let there be thanksgiving.

for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.

making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

because we are members of his body.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;

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