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who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
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in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
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made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.
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For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
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Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ
Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)—
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He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.
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Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.
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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
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Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children
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Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.
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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light
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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
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Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
