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

he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will,

he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed 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,

For this reason it is said, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

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

not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.

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

knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.

and also pray for me, that in the opening of my mouth, utterance may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.