Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus and faithful in Christ Jesus:

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will,

in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of his glory.

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

and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power in us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of his might

which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us,

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision," which is performed in the flesh by human hands

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near in the blood of Christ.

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

And he came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near;

in whom the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord;

in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

and to make plain to everyone the administration of the mystery which for ages has been hidden in God who created all things;

in whom we have boldness and confidence of access through our faith in him.

from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name,

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,

one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

He who descended is also he who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.)

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into him, who is the head, into Christ,

from whom the whole body, being joined and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each part, causes the growth of the body and builds itself up in love.

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but rather must labor, doing useful work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with those in need.

Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building others up according to the need of the moment, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

So husbands ought also to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ;

Masters, do the same to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.

Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.