when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah

In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do,

You, too, have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed in the Messiah, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

which he brought about in the Messiah when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realm.

even when we were dead because of our offenses, made us alive together with the Messiah (by grace you have been saved),

That is why God says, "When he went up to the highest place, he led captives into captivity and gave gifts to people."

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,