3. Long time therefore abode they--because in spite of opposition they
were meeting with so much success.
speaking boldly in the Lord--rather, "in dependence on the Lord," that
is, on their glorified Head.
who gave testimony to the word of his grace--a notable definition of
the Gospel, whose whole burden is GRACE.
and granted--"granting," that is, who confirmed the Gospel by granting
miraculous attestation to it. (The "and" is wanting in the best
manuscripts).
JFB.
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