1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted.To God’s holy people living in Ephesus, believers in Christ Jesus.
2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Christ, God has given us every spiritual blessing in heaven.
4 In Christ, he chose us before the world was made. In his love he chose us to be his holy people—people without blame before him.
5 And before the world was made, God decided to make us his own children through Jesus Christ. That was what he wanted and what pleased him.
6 This brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves.