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his body and fullness

Ephesians 1:22-23 (JDV) Ephesians 1:22 And he subjected everything under his feet and appointed him as head above everything for the congregation,1 Ephesians 1:23 which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way. … Continue reading

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the right to restore

Ephesians 1:20-21 (JDV) Ephesians 1:20 He achieved this in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the sky realms – Ephesians 1:21 far above every priority1 and authority, power and dominion, and … Continue reading

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from invitation to inheritance

Ephesians 1:17-19 (JDV) Ephesians 1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Breath of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. Ephesians 1:18 I pray that the eyes of … Continue reading

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prayer before the requests

Ephesians 1:15-16 (JDV) Ephesians 1:15 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the devotees, Ephesians 1:16 I never stop giving thanks in behalf of1 you as I remember you … Continue reading

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down payment

Ephesians 1:13-14 (JDV) Ephesians 1:13 In him you also were sealed with the promised Sacred Breath1 when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your rescue,2 and when you believed Ephesians 1:14 who3 is the down payment of … Continue reading

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convergence of divine wills

Ephesians 1:11-12 (JDV) Ephesians 1:11 In him we have also received an inheritance, because we were predestined according to the plan1 of the one who achieves2 everything in agreement with the purpose3 of his preference, Ephesians 1:12 so that we … Continue reading

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universe reboot

Ephesians 1:7-10 (JDV) Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our violations,1 according to the riches of his favor Ephesians 1:8 that he richly poured out on us with all wisdom and understanding. Ephesians … Continue reading

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the One Cared About

Ephesians 1:3-6 (JDV) Ephesians 1:3 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is to be applauded,1 who has endorsed2 us with every spiritual endorsement3 in the sky realms4 in Christ Ephesians 1:4 when5 he chose us in him, … Continue reading

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preference and favor

Ephesians 1:1-2 (JDV) Ephesians 1:1 Paul, a missionary1 of Christ Jesus by God’s preference:2 To the faithful devotees3 in Christ Jesus at Ephesus. Ephesians 1:2 Favor4 to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. preference … Continue reading

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to the praise of his glorious grace

Ephesians 1.  The hope of a slave, living in Ephesus in the first century was that he might somehow win his redemption and become part of the great and powerful society in which he was a mere servant. A significant … Continue reading

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