⁴ The ·devil who rules this world [^Lgod of this age] has blinded the minds of ·those who do not believe [unbelievers]. [^L…so that] They cannot see the light of the Good News—the Good News ·about [that reveals] the glory of Christ, who is ·exactly like [^Lthe image of] God.

¹⁸ They ·do not understand [^Lare darkened in their minds/understanding] and they are ·separated [excluded; alienated] from the life ·God gives [or God has; ^Lof God] because of their ignorance ·and because of [or caused by] ·their stubbornness [or their closed minds; ^Lthe stubbornness of their heart/mind].