ch. 2:7. Seven being the number of the covenant, we have in these seven a representation of the Church universal. In Asia. See on Acts 2:9. Grace—peace. For grace (χάρις), see on Luke 1:30. Both words are used by Paul in the salutations of all his Epistles, except the three Pastorals. From Him which is, and which was, and which is to come (ἀπὸ τοῦ ὁ ὢν καὶ ὁ ἦν καὶ ὁ ἐρχόμενος). The whole salutation is given in the name of the Holy Trinity: the Father (Him which is, and was, and is
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