Study Desk

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all.

Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him.

Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God.

You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.

And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.

Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God's mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.

Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness.

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.