just as he chose us in the Messiah before the creation of the universe to be holy and blameless in his presence. In love

Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.

and how this secret was made known to me through a revelation, just as I wrote about briefly in the past.

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another just as God has forgiven you in the Messiah.

Live lovingly, just as the Messiah also loved us and gave himself for us as an offering and sacrifice, a fragrant aroma to God.

Indeed, just as the church is submissive to the Messiah, so wives must be submissive to their husbands in everything.