Therefore [ο υ ν]. Resumes the thought of verse 2 (Leviticus 3:4 being, practically, parenthetical), in order to adduce the example of Abraham as a proof of justification by faith. The thought of verse 2 is further emphasized. The gift of the Spirit, and the bestowment of miraculous powers, is a purely divine operation in believers, which is not merited by legal works, but can be received and experienced only through the message of faith.

He that ministereth [ο ε π ι χ ο ρ η γ ω ν]. Or supplieth. See 2 Corinthians 9:10; Colossians 2:19; 2 Peter 1:5. The idea of abundant supply (Lightfoot), if conveyed at all, resides, not in the preposition ejpi, which indicates direction, but in the simple verb, which is used of abundant, liberal supply. He that ministereth is God.

Worketh [ε ν ε ρ γ ω ν]. See on 1 Thessalonians 2:13.

Miracles [δ υ ν α μ ε ι ς]. See on Matthew 11:20. Either miracles, as Mark 6:2; 1 Corinthians 12:10, or miraculous powers, as 1 Corinthians 12:6; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 2:2. The analogy of these latter passages favors the second meaning.

Among you [ε ν υ μ ι ν]. So, if dunameiv is explained as miracles. If miraculous powers, render in you.

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