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.

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

because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

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

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

so that he may present the church to himself as glorious – not having a stain or wrinkle, or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

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.