for we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good deeds, which God predestined us to make our daily way of life.

In his own body he abolished the cause of our enmity, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, in order to make the two into one new man in himself, so making peace.

and should make all men see the new dispensation of that secret purpose, hidden from eternity in the God who founded the universe,

that Christ may make his home in your hearts through your faith; that you may be so deeply rooted and so firmly grounded in love,

From him the whole body (knit together and compacted by all its joints) makes continual growth of the body so as to build itself up in love, through the energy of his bounteous provision, according to the need of each several part.

and for me, that utterance may be given me to open my mouth boldly, and to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador,

But that you also may know my affairs and how I do, Tychicus, my beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you.