That he might point out, in the oncoming ages, the surpassing riches of his favour in graciousness upon us, in Christ Jesus;

For He Himself is our peace and our bond of unity. He who made both groups—[Jews and Gentiles]—into one body and broke down the barrier, the dividing wall [of spiritual antagonism between us],

in whom the whole structure is joined together, and it continues [to increase] growing into a holy temple in the Lord [a sanctuary dedicated, set apart, and sacred to the presence of the Lord].

For this cause [I bend my knees], I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you gentiles;

On account of this, I bend my knees before the Father,

and to understand Christ's love, so far beyond our understanding, so that you may be filled with the very fulness of God.

Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,

Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

He who went down is the same as he who went up--up beyond the highest Heaven, that he might fill all things with his presence.

bond-serving with goodwill, as to the Lord and not to men.

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

and bound your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

for which I am an ambassador bound with a chain, that I may be bold in it as I ought to speak.