Even as he made selection of us in him from the first, so that we might be holy and free from all evil before him in love:

As we were designed before by him for the position of sons to himself, through Jesus Christ, in the good pleasure of his purpose,

For this cause I, having had news of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and which you make clear to all the saints,

Give praise without end for you, keeping you in mind in my prayers;

Far over all rule and authority and power and every name which is named, not only in the present order, but in that which is to come:

Among whom we all at one time were living in the pleasures of our flesh, giving way to the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and the punishment of God was waiting for us even as for the rest.

But God, being full of mercy, through the great love which he had for us,

For by his act we were given existence in Christ Jesus to do those good works which God before made ready for us so that we might do them.

For this reason keep it in mind that in the past you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are looked on as being outside the circumcision by those who have circumcision, in the flesh, made by hands;

But now in Christ Jesus you who at one time were far off are made near in the blood of Christ.

For he is our peace, who has made the two into one, and by whom the middle wall of division has been broken down,

And he came preaching peace to you who were far off, and to those who were near;

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,

If that ordering of the grace of God has come to your knowledge, which was given to me for you,

By whom we come near to God without fear through faith in him.

For this reason it is my prayer that you may not become feeble because of my troubles for you, which are your glory.

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

To him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations for ever and ever. So be it.

There is one body and one Spirit, even as you have been marked out by God in the one hope of his purpose for you;

For this reason he says, He went up on high, taking his prisoners with him, and gave freely to men.

He who went down is the same who went up far over all the heavens so that he might make all things complete.)

For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:

For this was not the teaching of Christ which was given to you;

And so, putting away false words, let everyone say what is true to his neighbour: for we are parts one of another.

Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.

And do not give grief to the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were marked for the day of salvation.

And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.

And be living in love, even as Christ had love for you, and gave himself up for us, an offering to God for a perfume of a sweet smell.

But evil acts of the flesh and all unclean things, or desire for others' property, let it not even be named among you, as is right for saints;

Being certain of this, that no man who gives way to the passions of the flesh, no unclean person, or one who has desire for the property of others, or who gives worship to images, has any heritage in the kingdom of Christ and God.

Do not be turned from the right way by foolish words; for because of these things the punishment of God comes on those who do not put themselves under him.

For you at one time were dark, but now are light in the Lord: let your behaviour be that of children of light

For the things which are done by them in secret it is shame even to put into words.

For this reason he says, Be awake, you who are sleeping, and come up from among the dead, and Christ will be your light.

For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.

Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;

Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.

For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church, being himself the saviour of the body.

Husbands, have love for your wives, even as Christ had love for the church, and gave himself for it;

And might take it for himself, a church full of glory, not having one mark or fold or any such thing; but that it might be holy and complete.

Even so it is right for husbands to have love for their wives as for their bodies. He who has love for his wife has love for himself:

For no man ever had hate for his flesh; but he gives it food and takes care of it, even as Christ does for the church;

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.

But do you, everyone, have love for his wife, even as for himself; and let the wife see that she has respect for her husband.

Children, do what is ordered by your fathers and mothers in the Lord: for this is right.

So that all may be well for you, and your life may be long on the earth.

And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.

Servants, do what is ordered by those who are your natural masters, having respect and fear for them, with all your heart, as to Christ;

In the knowledge that for every good thing anyone does, he will have his reward from the Lord, If he is a servant or if he is free.

And, you masters, do the same things to them, not making use of violent words: in the knowledge that their Master and yours is in heaven, and he has no respect for a man's position.

For our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against authorities and powers, against the world-rulers of this dark night, against the spirits of evil in the heavens.

For this reason take up all the arms of God, so that you may be able to be strong in the evil day, and, having done all, to keep your place.

And take salvation for your head-dress and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

With prayers and deep desires, making requests at all times in the Spirit, and keeping watch, with strong purpose, in prayer for all the saints,

And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news,

For which I am a representative in chains, and that I may say without fear the things which it is right for me to say.

Whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, so that you may have knowledge of our position, and that he may give comfort to your hearts.

Grace be with all those who have true love for our Lord Jesus Christ.