For in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.

for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it--the purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes, things in Heaven and things on earth, to find their one Head in Him.

Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

And in union with him, and through our trust in him, we find courage to approach God with confidence.

Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

until we all reach oneness in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, [growing spiritually] to become a mature believer, reaching to the measure of the fullness of Christ [manifesting His spiritual completeness and exercising our spiritual gifts in unity].

And through union with him were taught the Truth, as it is to be found in Jesus.

Always trying to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

For the future, find strength in your union with the Lord, and in the power which comes from his might.