9 Ever since we heard this we have been praying for you unceasingly and asking that you may attain full knowledge of His will through perfect wisdom and spiritual insight.

10 Then you will lead a life worthy of the Lord, and pleasing to Him in every way. You will multiply good works of every sort and grow in the knowledge of God.

11 By the might of His glory you will be endowed with the strength needed to stand fast, even to endure joyfully whatever may come,

12 giving thanks to the Father, who having made you worthy to share the lot of the saints in light.

13. He rescued us from the power of the darkness and brought us into the kingdom of his beloved son.