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* Paul , (note :)The inscription and salutation , of which we have spoken in the former epistles .(:note ) an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God , to the saints which are at Ephesus , and to the This is the definition of the saints , showing what they are . faithful in Christ Jesus : * Grace be with you , and peace from God our Father , and from the Lord Iesus Christ . * * * * * * * Having made known unto us the (note :)For unless the Lord had opened to us that mystery , we could never have so much as dreamed of it ourselves .(:note ) mystery of his will , Not only the election , but also the calling proceeds from grace alone . according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself : * * * That we should be to the praise of his glory , who (note :)He speaks concerning the Jews .(:note ) first trusted in Christ . * * Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the (note :)Full and perfect .(:note ) redemption of the purchased possession , unto the praise of his glory . * * I cease not to giue thankes for you , making mention of you in my prayers , * * The eyes of your understanding being enlightened ; that ye may know what is the (note :)What blessings they are which he calls you to hope for , whom he calls to Christ .(:note ) hope of his calling , and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints , * * * Far above all principality , and power , and might , and dominion , and every (note :)Everything , whatever it may be , or above all things , even if they are of ever so much power or excellency .(:note ) name that is named , not only in this world , but also in that which is to come : * * Which is his body , the (note :)For the love of Christ is so great towards the Church , that even though he fully satisfies all with all things , yet he considers himself but a maimed and unperfect head , unless he has the Church joined to him as his body .(:note ) fulness of him that filleth all in all .

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