He is far above any ruler, authority, power, leader, and every name that is named—not only in the olam ha-zeh but also in the olam ha-ba.

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not from yourselves—it is the gift of God.

It is not based on deeds, so that no one may boast.

which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations, as it has now been revealed by the Ruach to His holy emissaries and prophets.

So I ask you not to be discouraged by my troubles on your behalf—they are your glory.

However, you did not learn Messiah in this way—

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun go down on your anger,

Do not grieve the Ruach ha-Kodesh of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Therefore do not be partners with them.

So pay close attention to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise.

For this reason do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

And do not get drunk on wine, for that is recklessness. Instead, be filled with the Ruach,

Messiah did this so that He might present to Himself His glorious community—not having stain or wrinkle or any such thing, but in order that she might be holy and blameless.

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

not just under your master’s eye as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Messiah doing God’s will from the soul.

Serve with a positive attitude, as to the Lord and not to men—

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the worldly forces of this darkness, and against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.