For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,