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

for the government of the fulness of the ages, that all things in heaven and earth are alike should be gathered up in Christ, as Head.

for we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good deeds, which God predestined us to make our daily way of life.

Do not forget then, that you Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "uncircumcision" by the "circumcision" made in flesh by man's hand,

Take notice then that no longer are you strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household.

You are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone.

and in him you, too, are continuously built together for a dwelling-place of God through his Spirit.

namely, that in Christ Jesus the Gentiles form one body with us the Jews, and are coheirs and copartners in the promise, through the gospel.

So I beg you not to lose heart over my tribulations in your behalf; they are your glory.

So then put away falseness and speak every man the truth to his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

From your lips let no evil words come forth, but such as occasion warrants, such as are good for upbuilding and give a blessing to the hearers.

For you were once darkness, but are now in the Lord.

For it is a shame even to speak of the things that are done by such men in secret;

but all these things, when exposed, are by the light made manifest, and what is made manifest is light.

Buy up opportunity, for the times are evil.

for we are members of his body.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with reverence and humility, in singleness of heart as if to Christ himself;