Galatians 5:5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 1. The riches of a believer are not so much in possession as in expectation and hope. 2. None have right to heaven here, or shall enjoy it hereafter, who are wholly unrighteous. 3. No personal righteousness of our own can entitle us to this blessed hope and heavenly inheritance; but only the righteousness of Christ. 4. It is only the inward, efficacious teaching of God's Spirit, that can sufficiently instruct us in the knowledge of this imputed righteousness by faith, and make us with security and confidence venture our eternal well-being and hope of heaven upon it. (James Fergusson.) Parallel Verses KJV: For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.WEB: For we, through the Spirit, by faith wait for the hope of righteousness. |
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