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2Co 6:6. Ἐν γνώσει) γνῶσις often means leniency [æquitas], which inclines to and admits of putting favourable constructions on things somewhat harsh; and this interpretation is consonant with the phrase, in long-suffering, which follows; comp. 2Pe 1:5; 1Pe 3:7, note.-ἐν μακροθυμίᾳ, ἐν χρηστότητι, in long-suffering, in kindness) These words are also joined together in 1Co 13:4 under the name of one virtue [charity].-ἐν πνεύματι ἁγίῳ, in the Holy Spirit) That we may always have the Holy Spirit present, that we may always be active, as also in the putting forth into exercise miraculous gifts, 1Th 1:5. There immediately follows, in love, which is the principal fruit of the Spirit, and which regulates the use of spiritual gifts.