so that in the coming ages he might display the immeasurable riches of his grace through his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
But when the kindness of God our Saviour and his love for mankind appeared,
so that the name of our Lord Jesus will be glorified by you, and you by him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love that he had for us,
Instead of your being deserted and hated, with no one passing through, I will make you an object of eternal pride, a joy from age to age.
This was not made known to people in other generations as it is now revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:
to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, for ever and ever. Amen.
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you. These things have now been announced to you through those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven #– #angels long to catch a glimpse of these things.
Or do you despise the riches of his kindness, restraint, and patience, not recognising that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace