As he hath chosen us through him, before the foundation of the world, that we might be holy and blameless before him in love,

That in the dispensation of the fulness of the times, he might gather together into one in Christ all things which are in heaven, and which are in earth,

That we who first believed in Christ, might be to the praise of his glory.

And what the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty power,

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come.

That he might shew in the ages to come the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

For we are his workmanship, created through Christ Jesus unto good works, which God had before prepared, that we might walk in them.

having broken down the middle wall of partition, Having abolished by his flesh the enmity, the law of commandments, through his decrees, that he might make the two one new man in himself, so making peace:

And might reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby.

That the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in heavenly places,

family in heaven and earth is named) That he would give you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man, That Christ may dwell in your heart by faith:

He that descended is the same that ascended also, far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.)

That he might sanctify it (having cleansed it by the washing of water) through the word:

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, that it may be holy and unblamable.

Finally, brethren, be strong through the Lord, and through the power of his might.

Whom I have sent to you for this very thing, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.