above all rule and authority and power and lordship and every name named, not only in this age but also in the coming one,

But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love [with] which he loved us,

But now in Christ Jesus you, the ones who once were far away, have become near by the blood of Christ.

Consequently, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God,

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow into him [with reference to] all [things], who is the head, Christ,

But you did not learn Christ in this way,

and put on the new man (in accordance with God), who is created in righteousness and holiness from the truth.

The one who steals must steal no longer, but instead must labor, working with his own hands [what is] good, so that he may have [something] to share with the one who has need.

{No rotten word must proceed} from your mouth, but only something good for the building up of the need, in order that it may give grace to those who hear,

But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or greediness, must not even be named among you (as is fitting for saints),

and obscenity, and foolish talk, or coarse jesting (which [are] not proper), but rather thanksgiving.

for you were formerly darkness, but now [you are] light in the Lord. Live like children of light

And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even expose [them].

but all [things] exposed by the light are made visible,

Therefore, consider carefully how you live, not as unwise but as wise,

Because of this do not become foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord [is].

And do not be drunk with wine (in which is dissipation), but be filled by the Spirit,

But as the church is subject to Christ, thus also wives [should be subject] to their husbands in everything.

in order that he might present to himself the church glorious, not having a spot or wrinkle or any such [thing], but that she may be holy and blameless.

For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as also Christ [does] the church,

(This mystery is great, but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.)

And fathers, do not make your children angry, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

not {while being watched}, as people pleasers, but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart,

Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the stratagems of the devil,

because our struggle is not against blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [forces] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].