May God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and give you peace.

Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who did bless us in every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

By which he made Christ come back from the dead, and gave him a place at his right hand in heaven,

So then you are no longer as those who have no part or place in the kingdom of God, but you are numbered among the saints, and of the family of God,

In Him [and in fellowship with one another] you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

So that Christ may have his place in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and based in love,

That is why God says, "When he went up to the highest place, he led captives into captivity and gave gifts to people."

Neither give place to the devil.

Avoid shameful and foolish talk and low jesting--they are all alike discreditable--and in place of these give thanks.

For of this you may be sure--that no one who is unchaste or impure or greedy of gain (for to be greedy of gain is idolatry) has any place awaiting him in the kingdom of the Christ and God.

Finally, my brethren, place your strength in the transcendent power of the Lord.

Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious].

Take your place, then, having your body clothed with the true word, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness;

praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit in every place, and watching unto this same thing in all perseverance and prayer for all the saints,