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in whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
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The Price of Our Freedom
Commentators explain that "redemption" means being bought out of slavery to sin. The price paid was not symbolic but profoundly real: "through his blood." Scholars like A.T. Robertson and the Expositor's Commentary highlight that this refers to the costly ransom of Christ's life, poured out on the cross to secure our freedom from bondage.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In whom we have redemption. On the meaning of the word here rendered redemption — (apolutrwsiv) — see Barnes on Romans 3:24.
In whom (εν ω). Just like Col 1:14 with παραπτωματων (trespasses) in place of αμαρτιων (sins) and with the addition of δια του αιμ…
19th Century
Anglican
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.—This passage is identical in sense and expression …
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Baptist
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sin, according to the riches of his grace; in which he has abounded toward us …
Paul proceeds to list some of the blessings that flow from the matchless grace of God. It may be that an early Christian confession of faith underl…
16th Century
Protestant
In whom we have redemption. The apostle is still illustrating the material cause—the manner in which we are reconciled to God through Chri…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In whom we have redemption through his blood Redemption supposes captivity and slavery, and is a deliverance out of …
Spiritual and heavenly blessings are the best blessings; with them, we cannot be miserable, and without them, we cannot help but be so. This was fr…
