New International Reader's Version

Ephesians 1:16-22 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

16. I have not stopped thanking God for you. I always remember you in my prayers.

17. I pray to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is the glorious Father. I keep asking him to give you the wisdom and understanding that come from the Holy Spirit. I want you to know God better.

18. I also pray that your mind might see more clearly. Then you will know the hope God has chosen you to receive. You will know that the things God's people will receive are rich and glorious.

19. And you will know his great power. It can't be compared with anything else. It is at work for us who believe. It is like the mighty strength

20. God showed when he raised Christ from the dead. He seated him at his right hand in his heavenly kingdom.

21. There Christ sits far above all who rule and have authority. He also sits far above all powers and kings. He is above every title that can be given in this world and in the world to come.

22. God placed all things under Christ's rule. He appointed him to be ruler over everything for the church.