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Ephesians 1:1-6:24 (KJV)  
    Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at
Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: [2] Grace be to you, and peace, from God
our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 
    [3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with
all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: [4] According as he hath chosen us
in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame
before him in love: [5] Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus
Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, [6] To the praise of the
glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. [7] In whom we have
redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his
grace; [8] Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; [9] Having made
known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath
purposed in himself: [10] That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might
gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on
earth; even in him: [11] In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being
predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of
his own will: [12] That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in
Christ. [13] In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel
of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy
Spirit of promise, [14] Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of
the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. 
    [15] Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto
all the saints, [16] Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my
prayers; [17] That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto
you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: [18] The eyes of your
understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and
what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, [19] And what is the
exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his
mighty power, [20] Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set
him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, [21] Far above all principality, and
power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but
also in that which is to come: [22] And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him
to be the head over all things to the church, [23] Which is his body, the fulness of him
that filleth all in all. 
    [2:1] And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; [2] Wherein
in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of
the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: [3]
Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh,
fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of
wrath, even as others. [4] But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he
loved us, [5] Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by
grace ye are saved;) [6] And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in
heavenly places in Christ Jesus: [7] That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding
riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. [8] For by grace are
ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of
works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. 
    [11] Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are
called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by
hands; [12] That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth
of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God
in the world: [13] But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by
the blood of Christ. [14] For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken
down the middle wall of partition between us; [15] Having abolished in his flesh the
enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of
twain one new man, so making peace; [16] And that he might reconcile both unto God in one
body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: [17] And came and preached peace to
you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh. [18] For through him we both have
access by one Spirit unto the Father. [19] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and
foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; [20] And are
built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the
chief corner stone; [21] In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an
holy temple in the Lord: [22] In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of
God through the Spirit. 
    [3:1] For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, [2] If
ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to youward: [3]
How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,
[4] Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) [5]
Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto
his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; [6] That the Gentiles should be
fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
[7] Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto
me by the effectual working of his power. [8] Unto me, who am less than the least of all
saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable
riches of Christ; [9] And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery,
which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by
Jesus Christ: [10] To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly
places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, [11] According to the
eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: [12] In whom we have boldness
and access with confidence by the faith of him. [13] Wherefore I desire that ye faint not
at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. [14] For this cause I bow my knees unto
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, [15] Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is
named, [16] That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be
strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; [17] That Christ may dwell in
your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] May be able to
comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; [19]
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all
the fulness of God. 
    [20] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or
think, according to the power that worketh in us, [21] Unto him be glory in the church by
Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. 
    [4:1] I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the
vocation wherewith ye are called, [2] With all lowliness and meekness, with
longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; [3] Endeavouring to keep the unity of the
Spirit in the bond of peace. [4] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called
in one hope of your calling; [5] One Lord, one faith, one baptism, [6] One God and Father
of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [7] But unto every one of us
is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. [8] Wherefore he saith,
When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. [9] (Now
that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the
earth? [10] He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens,
that he might fill all things.) [11] And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and
some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; [12] For the perfecting of the saints,
for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: [13] Till we all
come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect
man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: [14] That we henceforth be
no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by
the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; [15] But
speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even
Christ: [16] From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which
every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part,
maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love. 
    [17] This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as
other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, [18] Having the understanding darkened,
being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of
the blindness of their heart: [19] Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto
lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. [20] But ye have not so learned
Christ; [21] If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth
is in Jesus: [22] That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which
is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; [23] And be renewed in the spirit of your
mind; [24] And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness
and true holiness. 
    [25] Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we
are members one of another. [26] Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon
your wrath: [27] Neither give place to the devil. [28] Let him that stole steal no more:
but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may
have to give to him that needeth. [29] Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your
mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the
hearers. [30] And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day
of redemption. [31] Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil
speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: [32] And be ye kind one to another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. 
    [5:1] Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; [2] And walk in love, as
Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to
God for a sweetsmelling savour. [3] But fornication, and all uncleanness, or
covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; [4] Neither
filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving
of thanks. [5] For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous
man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. [6]
Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of
God upon the children of disobedience. [7] Be not ye therefore partakers with them. [8]
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of
light: [9] (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
[10] Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. [11] And have no fellowship with the
unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. [12] For it is a shame even to
speak of those things which are done of them in secret. [13] But all things that are
reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. [14]
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall
give thee light. [15] See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
[16] Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. [17] Wherefore be ye not unwise, but
understanding what the will of the Lord is. [18] And be not drunk with wine, wherein is
excess; but be filled with the Spirit; [19] Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; [20] Giving
thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ; [21] Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. [22] Wives, submit
yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of
the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
[24] Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own
husbands in every thing. [25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the
church, and gave himself for it; [26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the
washing of water by the word, [27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church,
not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without
blemish. [28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his
wife loveth himself. [29] For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and
cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: [30] For we are members of his body, of his
flesh, and of his bones. [31] For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and
shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. [32] This is a great
mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. [33] Nevertheless let every one of
you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence
her husband. 
    [6:1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. [2] Honour thy
father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) [3] That it may be well
with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. [4] And, ye fathers, provoke not your
children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. [5]
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and
trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; [6] Not with eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; [7]
With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: [8] Knowing that whatsoever
good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or
free. [9] And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing
that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him. 
    [10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
[11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of
the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye
may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand
therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of
righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16]
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery
darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God: [18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the
Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
[19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to
make known the mystery of the gospel, [20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that
therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 
    [21] But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother
and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: [22] Whom I have
sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might
comfort your hearts. 
    [23] Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ. [24] Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.
Amen.