an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.

and how surpassingly great his power is for us who believe; like the mighty strength

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

through his great love wherewith he loved us, Hath quickened us together with Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses, (by grace ye are saved) And hath raised us up together,

Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].

Who, indeed, having become past feeling, have delivered, themselves, up, with wantonness, unto making a trade of all impurity with greed.

But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed should not even be heard of among you, as is proper for saints.

Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.

Take great care, then, how you live--not unwisely but wisely,

This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

instead of merely working when their eye is on you, like those who court human favour, do God's will from the heart like servants of Christ,

And besides all these take the great shield of faith, on which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Wicked one;