PAUL, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in [Ephesus] and the faithful in Christ Jesus.

having predestinated us in love to an adoption through Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

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

in whom also we have been called, having been predestinated according to the purpose of him who works out all things according to the counsel of his will,

Be not foolish therefore, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

not with eye service as pleasing men, but as servants of Christ doing the will of God from the heart,

But that you may also know the things concerning me, how I do, Tichycus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will inform you of all things;