in whom we enjoy our redemption, the forgiveness of our trespasses, by the blood he shed.

so to order it in the fulness of the ages that all things in heaven and earth alike should be gathered up in Christ ??11 in the Christ in whom we have had our heritage allotted us (as was decreed in the design of him who carries out everything according to the counsel of his will),

among whom all of us lived, we as well as you, when we obeyed the passions of our flesh, carrying out the dictates of the flesh and its impulses, when we were objects of God's anger by nature, like the rest of men.

For this reason I Paul, I whom Jesus has made a prisoner for the sake of you Gentiles ??2 for surely you have heard how the grace of God which was vouchsafed me in your interests has ordered it,

less than the least of all saints as I am, this grace was vouchsafed me, that I should bring the Gentiles the gospel of the fathomless wealth of Christ

through whom, as we have faith in him, we enjoy our confidence of free access.

So I beg of you not to lose heart over what I am suffering on your behalf; my sufferings are an honour to you.

from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name and nature,

(for it is Christ whom you have been taught, it is in Christ that you have been instructed ??the real Christ who is in Jesus);

And do not vex God's holy Spirit, by whom you have been sealed for the day of redemption.

for the sake of which I am in custody as its envoy. Pray that I may have freedom to declare it as I should.

Our beloved brother Tychicus, a faithful minister in the Lord, will give you all information about me, so that you may know how I am;

that is why I am sending him to you, to let you know how I am and to encourage your hearts.