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But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,

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

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household,

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

but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ,

But you did not learn Christ in this way,

He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need.

Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.

But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;

and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.

for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them;

But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light.

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,

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

And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

But as the church is subject to Christ, so also the wives ought to be to their husbands in everything.

that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that she would be holy and blameless.

for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church,

This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church.