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that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Being justified by his grace (δικαιωθεντες τη εκεινου χαριτ). First aorist passive participle of δικαιοω and instrumental case of …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That being justified by his grace. Not by our own works, but by his favour or mercy. (See the notes on Romans 3:24).

We should …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.—Here appears the glorio…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“So that” here denotes not only purpose but also result; the aim of salvation has been accomplished. “Having been justified by his grace” records t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

That being justified by his grace. If we understand “regeneration” in its strict and ordinary meaning, it might be thought that the Apostl…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That being justified by his grace
This is another way and means, as well as regeneration, by which God saves his peo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Spiritual privileges do not invalidate or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good intentions are not enough without good works. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle gave specific admonitions suited to particular situations; here he gives general admonitions for all. He first gives the ad…

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