United in him, every part of the building, closely joined together, will grow into a Temple, consecrated by its union with the Lord.

And pray that, in proportion to the wealth of his glory, he will strengthen you with his power by breathing his Spirit into your inmost soul,

That is why it is said--'When he went up on high, he led his captives into captivity. And gave gifts to mankind.'

Now surely this 'going up' must imply that he had already gone down into the world beneath.

But holding the truth in a spirit of love, we shall grow into complete union with him who is our Head--Christ himself.

So that he might himself bring the Church, in all her beauty, into his own presence, with no spot or wrinkle or blemish of any kind, but that she might be holy and faultless.