en_tn_condensed/eph/01/03.md

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# May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised
"Let us praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"
# who has blessed us
"for God has blessed us"
# every spiritual blessing
"every blessing coming from the Spirit of God"
# in the heavenly places
"in the supernatural world." The word "heavenly" refers to the place where God is.
# in Christ
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" refers to our close relationship with Christ. Alternate translation: "by uniting us with Christ" or "because we are united with Christ"