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For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.

For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us.

for through him both of us have access in one Spirit to the Father.

in whom you also are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.

This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—

for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you,

and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things;

I pray therefore that you may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

For surely you have heard about him and were taught in him, as truth is in Jesus.

So then, putting away falsehood, let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another.

and do not make room for the devil.

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with which you were marked with a seal for the day of redemption.

and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes on those who are disobedient.

For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—

for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true.

For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly;