Ephesians

I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word.

Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

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.

Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.