The question has been whether or not ("the fullness") refers to Jesus or the church. Some argue that the church is the fullness of Jesus (which means that Jesus is fulfilled by the church). This interpretation must be rejected not only because of bad theology, but also because of the context. Others interpret that Jesus is the fullness of the church (meaning that the church is not complete without Jesus). While the second interpretation is theologically sound, it still does not work in the broader context of the Epistle to the Ephesians. While Jesus independently maintains his fullness, the church is actually becoming the fullness of Christ. This interpretation is confirmed by all that follows in Ephesians: The church grows to its fullness (4:15). She is the bride of Christ (5:25) and therefore the two will become one (5:31-32). As Jesus was resurrected and exalted, so will the church be (2:6). Therefore, Jesus is independently complete, while the church is becoming the fullness of Jesus; he is transformed into his image (2 Cor 3:18). “The ecclesial conclusion of thanksgiving sounds like a motif that will reappear in the letter. The body of Christ, the Church, experiences the divine life and power of God that fills all things." “In conclusion, the final clause of this section of the letter states that the church is filled with power and grace from her exalted Lord, who, in turn, extends his kingdom