and enlighten the eyes of your understanding; that ye may know, what is the hope of his calling, and how rich the glory of his inheritance in the saints;

and what the exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength;

that ye may be able, with all the saints, to comprehend what is the breadth, and length, and depth,

Now this expression "He ascended" what does it mean, but that He descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth; but what is good to useful edification, that it may benefit the hearers.

approving what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

Wherefore be not thoughtless, but consider what is the will of the Lord.

But that ye also may know my affairs, and what I am doing here, Tychicus a beloved brother, and a faithful minister in the Lord, shall make all known to you: whom I have sent to you,