III.   Paul's solicitude and prayer that they might acknowledge the mystery.  1:9 to 2:7

A1.  Solicitude as to their faith and walk.  1:9-11

B1.  Christ the Head of the Body.  1:12-22

a.  Gentiles made meet.  1:12-14

b. 1.  Christ's essential glory.  1:15

2.  Reason.  Creation of all things.  1:16

c.  Upholds all things.  1:17

c.  The Head of the Body.  1:18-

b. 1.  Christ's acquired glory.  1"-18

2.  Reason.  Reconciliation of all things.  1:19,20

a.  Gentiles reconciled and presented perfect.  1:21,22

A2.  Solicitude as to continuing in the faith.  1:23-25

B2.  The faith stated.  The Mystery declared.  1:26,27

A3.  Solicitude as to their growth and assurance.  1:28 to 2:2-

B3.  The Mystery acknowledged.  2:-2,3

A4.  Solicitude as the their stablishment in the faith.  2:4-7