of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” Up to this point in the epistle Paul has praised the office of preaching, which in the New Testament proclaims the gospel. With lofty words he has recounted the utility, power, and wisdom of the office, and above all how God through preaching has showered us with all the strength,