Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;

toward the administration of the fullness of the times, to head up all things in Christ -- the things in heaven and the things on earth.

For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which ye show toward all the saints,

and what [is] the surpassing greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty strength

But God, who has great love for us and abundant mercy [toward us],

That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

if it is so that you have heard of the administration of that grace of God which was given me toward you;

So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.

[and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];

Who, indeed, having become past feeling, have delivered, themselves, up, with wantonness, unto making a trade of all impurity with greed.

Become kind toward one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as also God in Christ has forgiven you.

You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].