‏ Ephesians 3:18

 That ye may be strong ( ινα εξισχυσητε ). Sub-final clause again with  ινα and the first aorist active subjunctive of  εξισχυω, a late and rare compound (from  εξ, ισχυω ) to have full strength. Here only in N.T.

 To apprehend ( καταλαβεσθα ). Second aorist middle infinitive of  καταλαμβανω, old and common verb, to lay hold of effectively ( κατα- ), here with the mind, to grasp (Ac 25:25).

 With all the saints ( συν πασιν τοις αγιοις ). No isolated privilege. Fellowship open to all. Paul gives a rectangular (four dimension) measure of love (breadth  πλατος, length  μηκος, height  υψος, depth  βαθος, all common enough words).

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