But, beloved — in this one place he calls them so. he never uses this appellation, but in exhorting. We are persuaded of you things that accompany salvation — We are persuaded you are now saved from your sins; and that ye have that faith, love, and holiness, which lead to final salvation. Though we thus speak — To warn you, lest you should fall from your present steadfastness.

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