trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is.

– since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened – so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Now what is the meaning of “he ascended,” except that he also descended to the lower regions, namely, the earth?

and what is the incomparable greatness of his power toward us who believe, as displayed in the exercise of his immense strength.

and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan – a secret that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,

Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.