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

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,

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

Wherefore remember, that in time past ye, the gentiles in the flesh, who are called uncircumcised by those who are called circumcised, having the circumcision of the flesh, performed by hand,

So then ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but are fellowcitizens with the saints, and members of the household of God,

and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief cornerstone;

in whom ye also are built together into a dwellingplace of God in the Spirit.

that the gentiles are fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers with us of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel;

Wherefore I entreat you not to be disheartened by the troubles I am suffering for you, since they are your glory.

Wherefore having put away falsehood, speak truth every one with his neighbor; for we are members one of another.

neither obscenity, nor foolish talking, nor indecent jesting, which are not becoming; but rather giving of thanks.

For of this ye are sure, since ye know that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

For ye were once darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,

But all things, when reproved, are made manifest by the light; for whatever maketh manifest is light.

buying up for yourselves opportunities, because the days are evil.

for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.