and what the surpassing greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the working of the might of his strength,

that he might display in the coming ages the surpassing riches of his grace in kindness towards us in Christ Jesus.

not on the principle of works, that no one might boast.

having annulled the enmity in his flesh, the law of commandments in ordinances, that he might form the two in himself into one new man, making peace;

and might reconcile both in one body to God by the cross, having by it slain the enmity;

in order that now to the principalities and authorities in the heavenlies might be made known through the assembly the all-various wisdom of God,

He that descended is the same who has also ascended up above all the heavens, that he might fill all things;

in order that he might sanctify it, purifying it by the washing of water by the word,

that he might present the assembly to himself glorious, having no spot, or wrinkle, or any of such things; but that it might be holy and blameless.

For the rest, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the might of his strength.