far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—

not from works, so that no one can boast.

This was not made known to people in other generations as it is now revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:

So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

But that is not how you learned about the Messiah,

Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger,

The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.

No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed should not even be heard of among you, as is proper for saints.

Coarse and foolish talking or crude joking are not suitable, but rather giving thanks.

Therefore, do not become their partners.

Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—

Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to men,

For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens.