1 quotation linked to King James Bible — Ephesians 1:7 associated with Paul the Apostle, with source notes, explanations and related topics.
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;”
Forgiveness is presented as an expression of grace rather than an achievement earned by the person receiving it, placing pardon inside a larger account of redemption.
Source note: Ephesians 1:7, King James Version; the verse links redemption and forgiveness with grace in the opening blessing of the letter.