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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"