Ver. 5. Wait for the hope of righteousness.—Righteousness, in the sense of justification, is already attained, but the consummation of it in future perfection is the object of hope to be waited for. Ver. 6. Faith which worketh by love.—Effectually worketh, exhibits its energy by love, and love is the fulfilling of the law. Ver. 9. A little leaven.—Of false doctrine, a small amount of evil influence. Ver. 10. He that troubleth you.—The leaven traced to personal agency; whoever plays the troubler.
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