For an administration of the fulness of the seasons, to reunite for himself (under one head) the all things in the Christ, the things upon the heavens, and the things upon the earth, in him:

that we should be for a praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ;

For at one time you lived in sin, following the ways of the world, in subjection to the Ruler of the Powers of the air--the Spirit who is still at work among the disobedient.

In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.

unto the perfecting of the saints, for a work of ministration, for a building up of the body of the Christ,

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in which ye are sealed for a day of redemption.

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

For at one time ye were darkness, but now ye are light in the Lord: walk about as children of the light,

for a husband is head of the wife, as also the Christ is head of the assembly. He is Saviour of the body.

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.