Paul, sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the holy ones being in Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Having determined us beforehand for adoption as a son by Jesus Christ to him, according to benevolence of his will,

Having made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his benevolence which he purposed in himself:

In whom also we were cast by lot, determined beforehand according to the purpose of him performing all things according to the counsel of his will:

Wherefore he says, Awake, who sleeping, and arise from the dead, and Christ will enlighten thee.

For this be not foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord.

Not with eye-service, as menpleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the soul:

And that ye also might know the things concerning me, what I do, Tychicus will make all things known to you, the dearly beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord: