predestinated: Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:29-30
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Ephesians 1:5
Ephesians 1:5
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which is much the same as in others, ver. 1, 2. II. The apostle's
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ADDRESS AND SALUTATION.Ephesians 1:3-14Ephesians 1:3-14 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHe begins with thanksgivings and praise, and enlarges with a great deal
of fluency and copiousness of affection upon the exceedingly great and
precious benefits which we enjoy by Jesus Christ. For the great…Ephesians 1:3-6Ephesians 1:3-6 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe electing and adopting love of God.
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