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We have not only reconciliation with God by Jesus Christ, but also by faith in him we are admitted to his presence, his grace and favour. One may be reconciled to his prince, and yet not to be brought into his presence: witness Absalom, &c. See Eph_2:18 3:12 1Pe_3:18.
This grace is either that whereof he spake, Rom_3:24; or else rather it may be understood of that excellent state of reconciliation, friendship, and favour with God, which God hath graciously bestowed upon us.
Wherein we stand; or, in which we stand or abide, not stirring a foot for any temptation or persecution: a metaphor from soldiers keeping their station in fight. A man may obtain his prince’s favour, and lose it again; but, &c.
And rejoice in hope of the glory of God; in the glory hoped for, a Hebraism; see Luk_10:20 1Pe_1:8,9; even in that glory which God hath promised, and which consists in the enjoyment of him.