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in whom you also are built into it for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles--

assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you,

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

So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

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

Therefore, putting away falsehood, let every one speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

And walk 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 it is because of these things that the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.

for once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light

(for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),

For it is a shame even to speak of the things that they do in secret;

but when anything is exposed by the light it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light.

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,

always and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.