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2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:2 —

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  • Romans 1:7

    To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Galatians 1:3

    Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

  • Titus 1:4

    To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2

    Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-2)

Here is, 1. The title St. Paul takes to himself, as belonging to him— Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ , etc. He reckoned it a great honour to be employed by Christ, as one of his messengers to the sons of men. The apostles were prime officers in the Christian church, being extraordinary ministers appointed for a time only. They were furnished by their great Lord with extraordinary gifts and the i…

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