that in the dispensation of the fulness of times, He might reduce all things, both in heaven and on earth, under one head in Christ:

and what the exceeding greatness of his power towards us who believe, according to the energy of his mighty strength;

far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

That in the ages to come He might shew the superabundant riches of his grace, in his kindness towards us through Christ Jesus.

created in Christ Jesus unto good works, for which God before prepared us, that we might walk in them.

having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that He might form the two into one new man, in Himself, so making peace;

and that He might reconcile both in one body unto God, by the cross, having thereby slain the enmity:

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

that He would grant you, according to his glorious riches, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit, as to the inner man;

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

that He might prepare it for Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing: but that it should be holy and unblameable.

Moreover, my brethren, strengthen yourselves in the Lord, and in his mighty power.

for this very end, that ye might know our concerns, and that he may comfort your hearts.