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so that in the ages to come He might show the boundless riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.

Therefore remember that previously you, the Gentiles in the flesh, who are called "Uncircumcision" by the so-called "Circumcision" which is performed in the flesh by human hands—

by abolishing in His flesh the hostility, which is the Law composed of commandments expressed in ordinances, so that in Himself He might make the two one new person, in this way establishing peace;

So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household,

so that the multifaceted wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly places.

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love,

He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.)

So I say this, and affirm in the Lord, that you are to no longer walk just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their minds,

The one who steals must no longer steal; but rather he must labor, producing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with the one who has need.

Let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but if there is any good word for edification according to the need of the moment, say that, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise,

But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.

so that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,

So husbands also ought to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself;

SO THAT IT MAY TURN OUT WELL FOR YOU, AND THAT YOU MAY LIVE LONG ON THE EARTH.

Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

Now, so that you also may know about my circumstances as to what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you.