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far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come.

But God, who is rich in mercy, out of the great love with which he loved us

But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God,

But each of us was given grace according to the measure of Christ's gift.

(When it says, "He ascended," what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower parts of the earth?

But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,

Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

But fornication and impurity of any kind, or greed, must not even be mentioned among you, as is proper among saints.

Entirely out of place is obscene, silly, and vulgar talk; but instead, let there be thanksgiving.

For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light—

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

but everything exposed by the light becomes visible,

Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise,

So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,

For no one ever hates his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, just as Christ does for the church,

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

not only while being watched, and in order to please them, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.