Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints (in Ephesus) who are faithful in Christ Jesus:

making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him

in whom also we were assigned an inheritance, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;

Therefore he says, "Awake, you who sleep, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

"For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh."

not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.

above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

But that you also may know my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things;