and what the transcendent greatness of his power in us, who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength

That he might shew forth in the ages to come the transcendent riches of his grace, in the kindness shewed to us in Christ Jesus.

destroying the enmity in his flesh, even the law of precepts, in ordinances, that he might from the two create in himself one new man, making peace,

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

that now to the principalities and powers in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church,

that he would give you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his spirit in the inner man;

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

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

that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having blemish, nor wrinkle, nor any such things; but that it may be holy and unblameable.

Finally, brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.