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

For in his love he predestined us (such was the good pleasure of his will) to adoption for himself as sons through Jesus Christ,

It is he in whom we Jews also have our inheritance, having been chosen beforehand according to the purpose of Him who executes all things according to the counsel of his will,

For this reason do not be thoughtless, but learn to know what the Lord's will is.

not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but as the slaves of Christ, doing the will of God;

slaving with good-will from your heart, as for the Lord and not for men;

And take up to cover you the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming darts of the Evil One.

But that you also may know my affairs and how I do, Tychicus, my beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make everything known to you.