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But all things being exposed by the light are clearly revealed, for everything having been revealed is light.

Then watch how carefully you walk, not as unwise, but as wise ones,

For this reason, do not be foolish, but understanding what the will of the Lord is .

And "do not be drunk with wine," in which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit, Prov. 23:31

But even as the assembly is subject to Christ, so also the wives to their own husbands in everything.

that He might present it to Himself as the glorious assembly, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such things, but that it be holy and without blemish.

for then no one hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, even as also the Lord the assembly.

The mystery is great, but I speak as to Christ and as to the assembly.

And fathers, do not provoke your children, but nurture them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord.

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

because wrestling against flesh and blood is not to us, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world's rulers, of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenlies.

But that you also may know the things about me, what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known all things to you,

But I want you to know, brothers, that the things concerning me have more fully come to the advancement of the gospel,

Some, indeed, even proclaim Christ because of envy and strife, but some also because of good will.

But these others out of love, knowing that I am set for defense of the gospel.

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but as always in all boldness even now Christ will be magnified in my body, whether through life or through death.

But if I live in the flesh, this to me is fruit of my labor, and what I shall choose I do not know.

but to remain in the flesh is more necessary on account of you.

and not being terrified in anything by those who oppose, which to them truly is a proof of destruction, but to you of salvation, and this from God;

because it was granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf,