“For He Himself has bound the strong man and spoiled his goods, that is, us men, whom our enemy had abused in every evil activity, and made "vessels meet for the Master's use" us who have been perfected for every work through the making ready of that part of us which is in our own control. Thus we have had our approach…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — On The Holy Spirit, Chapter 8
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12Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:
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10That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
— Colossians 1:12 —
13Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: