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

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Therefore remember that formerly you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called “Uncircumcision” by the so-called “Circumcision,” which is performed in the flesh by human hands—

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household,

in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit.

to be specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel,

Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;

but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.

and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret.

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.

making the most of your time, because the days are evil.

because we are members of His body.

Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ;