By whom. — More accurately translated, through whom also we have had our access (Ellicott). “Have had” when we first became Christians, and now while we are such.

Into this grace. — This state of acceptance and favour with God, the fruit of justification.

Rejoice. — The word used elsewhere for “boasting.” The Christian has his boasting, but it is not based upon his own merits. It is a joyful and triumphant confidence in the future, not only felt, but expressed.

The glory of God. — That glory which the “children of the kingdom” shall share with the Messiah Himself when His eternal reign begins.

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