Ephesians 1:1-10

1This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus.

2May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

3All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.

4Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.

5God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.

6So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.

7He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins.

8He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.

9God has now revealed to us his mysterious will regarding Christ—which is to fulfill his own good plan.

10And this is the plan: At the right time he will bring everything together under the authority of Christ—everything in heaven and on earth.