KJV ORIGINAL
But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But God, who has more mercy than we could ever imagine, loved us with this incredible, overwhelming love.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's love for you isn't just big, it's endless and deeper than you can wrap your head around.
📚 Historical Context
The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60 AD to encourage believers in Ephesus, a major city in Asia Minor, emphasizing their inclusion in God's redemptive plan. In the surrounding verses of chapter 2, Paul contrasts humanity's natural state of spiritual death due to sin and worldly influences with the hope found in God's intervention. This verse serves as a pivotal shift, highlighting God's character as the foundation for salvation.
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