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Ephesians 1:12
Ephesians 1:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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which is much the same as in others, ver. 1, 2. II. The apostle's
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of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and
precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the great…Ephesians 1:3-14Ephesians 1:3-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHANKSGIVING FOR THEIR DIVINE ORDINATION TO THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE. In this glorious anthem, in which the apostle, tracing all to the Divine Fountain, enumerates the glorious privileges of the Church, and blesses God…Ephesians 1:3-14Ephesians 1:3-14 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe thanksgiving.
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