ἀσθενοῦσαν refers rather to the present condition than the permanent character of the conscience, and intimates the hope that the weakness will pass away as the believer grows in grace.

εἰς Χριστόν. Cf. Matthew 25:40; Matthew 25:45. For the reason of this compare John 17 throughout, as also such passages as Romans 12:5; Ephesians 1:23; Ephesians 3:17; Ephesians 4:15-16; Colossians 2:19; and ch. 1 Corinthians 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:27 of this Epistle, where the indwelling of Christ in the individual believer is taught.

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