Ephesians 1:11-23 (NRSV)
All
Saints Day 11In Christ we have also obtained
an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who
accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12so
that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the
praise of his glory. 13In him you also, when you had heard the
word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were
marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14this is the
pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise
of his glory. 15I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus
and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason 16I do
not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17I
pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give
you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, 18so
that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope
to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance
among the saints, 19and what is the immeasurable greatness of
his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power.
20God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from
the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21far
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. 22And
he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things
for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills
all in all.
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