And all who heard Jesus were astonished at his understanding and his answers.

Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will thwart the cleverness of the intelligent.”

When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ.

My goal is that their hearts, having been knit together in love, may be encouraged, and that they may have all the riches that assurance brings in their understanding of the knowledge of the mystery of God, namely, Christ,

And to love him with all your heart, with all your mind, and with all your strength and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,