through His human nature He has put a stop to the hostility between us, namely, the law with its commands and decrees, in order to create one new humanity out of the two parties and so make peace through union with Himself, and in one body

and to make clear how is to be carried out the trusteeship of this secret which has for ages been hidden away in God, the Creator of all things,

and that Christ in His love, through your faith, may make His permanent home in your hearts. You must be deeply rooted, your foundations must be strong,

So it is said: "Wake up, sleeper; get up from the dead, and Christ will make day dawn on you."

and continue to make the most of your opportunities, for the times are evil.

"You must honor your father and mother" -- this is the first commandment, with a promise to make it good

and for me that a message may be given me when I open my lips, so that I may boldly make known the open secret of the good news,