6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-7)In this paragraph we have, I. The person who writes the epistle described (Rom. 1:1): Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ ; this is his title of honour, which he glories in, not as the Jewish teachers, Rabbi, Rabbi ; but a servant, a more immediate attendant, a steward in the house. Called to be an apostle . Some think he alludes to his old name Saul, which signifies one called for , or enquired after…
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