1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To God’s holy people in Ephesus,the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God…

1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the…

1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was…

1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,…

1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a…

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may…