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# General Information:
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In this book, unless otherwise stated, the words "us" and "we" refer to Paul and the believers in Ephesus, as well as all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])
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# Connecting Statement:
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Paul opens his letter by talking about the believers' position and their safety before God.
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# May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised
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This can be stated in an active form. Alternate translation: "Let us praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# who has blessed us
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"for God has blessed us"
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# every spiritual blessing
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"every blessing coming from the Spirit of God"
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# in the heavenly places
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"in the supernatural world." The word "heavenly" refers to the place where God is.
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# in Christ
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Possible meanings 1) the phrase "in Christ" refers to what Christ has done. Alternate translation: "through Christ" or "through what Christ has done" or 2) "in Christ" is a metaphor referring to our close relationship with Christ. Alternate translation: "by uniting us with Christ" or "because we are united with Christ" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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