In whom we have redemption by his blood, the letting go of faults, according to the riches of his grace;

in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God].

which in other generations was not made known to men, as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that the Gentiles should be co-heirs,

The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and partners of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

For this cause I go down on my knees before the Father,

(But what does "He ascended" mean if not that He also [first] descended to the lower parts of the earth [i.e., to the earth below]? [Note: Of the three principal interpretations given to this verse: a) Christ descended to earth, b) Christ descended to the grave, c) Christ descended to Mary's womb. The first is to be preferred. See John 3:13; 6:38, 62].

But, on the other hand, we shall go on holding to the truth and in love growing up into perfect union with Him, that is, Christ Himself who is the Head.

This I say, then, and give witness in the Lord, that you are to go no longer in the way of the Gentiles whose minds are turned to that which has no profit,

Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

Let no corrupt word go out of your mouth, but if there be any good one for needful edification, that it may give grace to those that hear it.

Do not, then, become co-partners with them;

For this cause will a man go away from his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.

so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.

And, lords, do ye the same things to them, letting go threatening: knowing that also your own Lord is in the heavens; and distinction of persons is not with him.

And put on your shoes, ready to [go and] spread the Gospel of peace.