Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the purpose of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and those who have faith in Christ Jesus:

in the economy of the fulness of the times, to rehead all things in Christ, those in the heavens, and those upon the earth; in him,

for our being to the praise of His glory, even those who did first hope in the Christ,

who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, until the redemption of those who are God's possessionto the praise of his glory.

In which you were living in the past, after the ways of this present world, doing the pleasure of the lord of the power of the air, the spirit who is now working in those who go against the purpose of God;

Among them all of us also formerly passed our lives, governed by the inclinations of our lower natures, indulging the cravings of those natures and of our own thoughts, and were in our original state deserving of anger like all others.

For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].

Therefore, remember that at one time you Gentiles by birth, who are called “Uncircumcision” by those who called themselves “Circumcision,” [itself a mere mark] which is made in the flesh by human hands—

And He came and preached the good news of peace to you [Gentiles] who were far away, and peace to those [Jews] who were near.

So then you are no longer as those who have no part or place in the kingdom of God, but you are numbered among the saints, and of the family of God,

I, then, the prisoner for the Master's sake, entreat you to live and act as becomes those who have received the call that you have received--

The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

Do not be turned from the right way by foolish words; for because of these things the punishment of God comes on those who do not put themselves under him.

For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light]

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with respect for authority, and with a sincere heart [seeking to please them], as [service] to Christ—

not like those who do their work only when someone is watching -- as people-pleasers -- but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.

The grace is with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with incorruptibility. Truly.