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6.
(Eph 1:7, 17, 18).
The end aimed at
(Ps 50:23),
that is, that the glory of His grace may be praised by all His
creatures, men and angels.
wherein--Some of the oldest manuscripts read, "which." Then
translate, "which He graciously bestowed on us." But English Version is supported by good manuscripts and the oldest versions.
us accepted--a kindred Greek word to "grace":
charitos, echaritosen: translate, "graciously accepted"; "made us
subjects of His grace"; "embraced us in the arms of His grace"
(Ro 3:24; 5:15).
in the beloved--pre-eminently so called
(Mt 3:17; 17:5;
Joh 3:35;
Col 1:13).
Greek, "Son of His love." It is only "IN
HIS BELOVED" that He loves us
(Eph 1:3;
1Jo 4:9, 10).
JFB.
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