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Eph 3:6. Εἶναι) that the Gentiles are; and that they should be.-συγκληρονόμα, fellow-heirs) in the inheritance of God.-σύσσωμα, of the same body) under the head Christ.-συμμέτοχα τῆς ἐπαγγελίας, fellow partakers of His promise) in the communion of the Holy Spirit. The same μετοχὴ, participation, is mentioned Heb 6:4; the same promise, ch. Eph 1:13 [“that Holy Spirit of promise”]: comp. on the Trinity, ch. Eph 4:4-6; Eph 4:18; Eph 4:21; Eph 4:30; Eph 5:1-2; Eph 5:18; 2Co 13:14.-ἐν τῷ Χριστῷ, in Christ) Construe with, should be.[42]
[42] But Engl. V. connects thus: “His promise in Christ.”-ED.