In union with him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of God's grace

which he brought about in the Messiah when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realm.

God has put everything under the Messiah's feet and has made him the head of everything for the good of the church,

raised us up with him, and seated us with him in the heavenly realm in the Messiah Jesus,

For through him, both of us have access to the Father by one Spirit.

In union with him the whole building is joined together and rises into a holy sanctuary for the Lord.

You, too, are being built in him, along with the others, into a place for God's Spirit to dwell.

and that the Messiah would make his home in your hearts through faith. Then, having been rooted and grounded in love,

to him be glory in the church and in the Messiah Jesus to all generations, forever and ever! Amen.

Surely you have listened to him and have been taught by him, since truth is in Jesus.

Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.