In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace

In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will

For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

But now in Christ Jesus you who used to be far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

so that through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

because you have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone.

if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,

in whom we have boldness and confident access to God because of Christ's faithfulness.

that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love,

I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called,

Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.

The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.

Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.