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Connecting Statement:

Paul opens his letter by talking about the believers' position and their safety before God.

General Information:

In this book, unless otherwise stated, the words "us" and "we" refer to Paul, the believers in Ephesus, as well as all believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)

May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be praised

This can be stated in an active form. AT: "Let us praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

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. AT: "through Christ" or "through what Christ has done" or 2) "in Christ" is a metaphor referring to our close relationship with Christ. AT: "by uniting us with Christ" or "because we are united with Christ" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

holy and blameless

Paul uses two similar words to emphasize moral goodness. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet)

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