This is one of those double take passages of Paul’s, v.18 says we saints are “able to comprehend” the love of God, then v.19 says that same love passes [all] knowledge. Simply put the love of God is evident in and to all His chosen (God’s people), and only through this practical personal experience is such love known.
Lord, I cannot illustrate,
the mystery of Your love
for it rises higher
then the moon above.
I cannot measure it,
not the distance or the length
I cannot grasp it
not its power or its strength.
I cannot describe it,
not how near or how far
I cannot spell out it
not even with all the stars.
I cannot calculate it,
not the width or the depth
I cannot fathom it
not its expanse or its breadth.
I cannot imagine it,
beyond what my eyes see
and yet I am amazed
to infinity You love me.
Lord, I cannot illustrate,
this mystery from above
yet I am determined . . .
it is an everlasting love!
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That Christ may dwell in
your hearts by faith; that ye,
being rooted and grounded in love,
May be able to comprehend with
all saints what is the breadth,
and…
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