far above every rule and authority and power and dominion and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.

to demonstrate in the coming ages the surpassing wealth of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

when he nullified in his flesh the law of commandments in decrees. He did this to create in himself one new man out of two, thus making peace,

you will be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

and to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image—in righteousness and holiness that comes from truth.

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.

Instead, be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ also forgave you.

Live in the Light

Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.

“Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely,

by fitting your feet with the preparation that comes from the good news of peace,

Farewell Comments

Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.