- Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
- In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.
- That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him.
- Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints.
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.