1 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: |
