that is the case, then we should be able to “untranslate” Paul’s mystery (borrowing a bit from the preceding verses) and integrate it with Jesus’ message of the kingdom like this: God has chosen to make known this great message, which had for long ages been a complete secret. It is an unprecedented, radically inclusive message. It is not just for the Jewish people but for people of all cultures. The secret is unspeakably rich and glorious, and here it is—the secret message, the mystery of the kingdom of God: that Christ the King indwells you, which means that his kingdom is within and among
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