according as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him in love,

in him in whom we have obtained our portion, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,

that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the acknowledgment of him,

which he made active in the Christ when he raised him from the dead, and caused him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,

and subjected all things under his feet, and made him head over all things for the church,

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all his members with all things,

for, through him, we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

in whom we have boldness and access with confidence, through our faith in him.

Now to him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to his power which works in us,

to him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus, through out all the generations of the age of ages. Amen.

but speaking truthfully in love, we might grow up in all things, into him who is the head, even the Christ,

if, indeed, you have heard of him, and been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

Let him that steals, steal no more: but rather let labor, working with his hands that which is good, that he may have something to give to him that has need.

and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave him self for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.

And you masters, do the same things to them, leaving off threatening, knowing that you yourselves have a master in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

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