20. thanks . . . for all things--even for adversities; also for
blessings, unknown as well as known
(Col 3:17;
1Th 5:18).
unto God and the Father--the Fountain of every blessing in Creation,
Providence, Election, and Redemption.
Lord Jesus Christ--by whom all things, even distresses, become ours
(Ro 8:35, 37;
1Co 3:20-23).
JFB.
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