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one body

The church is often referred to as the body of Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

one Spirit

"one Holy Spirit"

you were called in one hope of your calling

Here the word "call" means "invite" or "choose." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God invited you to one hope when he invited you" or "God chose you to hope for one thing when he chose you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)

one hope

Here the word "hope" refers to the thing to hope for. Alternate translation: "one thing to hope for" or "one thing to confidently wait for"