even when we were dead because of our offenses, made us alive together with the Messiah (by grace you have been saved),

For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God

But now, in union with the Messiah Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of the Messiah.

having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, the Messiah Jesus himself being the cornerstone.

which in previous generations was not made known to human beings as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets. This is that secret:

and help everyone see how this secret that has been at work was hidden for ages by God, who created all things.

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

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to live in a way that is worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Now to each one of us grace has been given proportionate to the measure of the Messiah's gift.

Surely you have listened to him and have been taught by him, since truth is in Jesus.