concerning his Son who was a descendant ¹  of David with reference to the flesh, ² 

This mystery is great – but I am actually ¹  speaking with reference to Christ and the church.

I found he ¹  was accused with reference to controversial questions ²  about their law, but no charge against him deserved death or imprisonment. ³ 

You were taught with reference to your former way of life to lay aside ¹  the old man who is being corrupted in accordance with deceitful desires,