We are made partakers of Christ [μ ε τ ο χ ο ι γ α ρ τ ο υ χ ρ ι σ τ ο υ γ ε γ ο ν α μ ε ν]. Rend. we are become fellows with Christ. For fellows see Luke 5:7; Hebrews 1:9. It marks even a closer relation than "brethren." See Luke 22:30; Romans 8:17; Revelation 3:21.

Beginning of our confidence [τ η ν α ρ χ η ν τ η ς υ π ο σ τ α σ ε ω ς]. The believing confidence with which we began our Christian life. For uJpostasiv confidence see on ch. Hebrews 1:3. The Greek fathers render substance; that in virtue of which we are believers.

Unto the end [μ ε χ ρ ι τ ε λ ο υ ς]. Better, the consummation. It is more than mere termination. It is the point into which the whole life of faith finally gathers itself up. See Romans 6:21; 2 Corinthians 11:15; Philippians 3:19; Hebrews 6:8; 1 Peter 1:9.

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