warranted by the syntax. Reverting, then, to the view we have already stated, we are of opinion that the words qualify γνωρίσας. For this purpose there is no need that they be placed after it. The participle is at the same time intimately connected with the verb ἐπερίσσευσεν. It contains one of the elements of the χάρις, which God has made to abound. His having made known of His goodwill this higher aspect of Christ’s work, is ascribed to that grace which, in this way and for this purpose, He