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Far above all angels and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in the world which is to come:

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us,

But now, through Jesus Christ, you who sometimes were far off are brought near by the blood of Christ.

Thus from henceforth you are neither strangers, nor foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and children of the household of God;

But to every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the inner parts of the earth?

But that we be sincere in our love, so that in everything we may progress through Christ, who is the head.

But that is not what you have been taught about Christ;

Be angry, but sin not: and let not the sun go down upon your anger;

From henceforth let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor with his hands and do good deeds, that he may have something to give to him who is in need.

Let no bad word proceed from your mouth, but words that are good and useful for edification, that they will impart blessing to those who hear them.

But let not immorality or any uncleanness or covetousness be heard of among you, as becomes saints;

Neither cursing, nor foolish words, nor insults, nor words of flattery, none of which are necessary: but instead of these, let thanks be offered.

For previously you were ignorant, but now you have been enlightened by our LORD, and should live therefore like children of light.

Have no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather condemn them.

Watch therefore, that you live a glorious life, not as foolish men, but as wise men,

Wherefore do not lack wisdom, but understand what the will of God is.

And do not become drunk with wine, wherein is intemperance; but be filled with the Spirit,

In order to build for himself a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

For no man ever yet hated his own body; but nourishes it and cherishes it, even as Christ does for his church.