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Connecting Statement:
Paul describes the believer's position and fellowship in Christ as they wait for his coming.
because of the grace of God that Christ Jesus gave to you
Paul speaks of grace as though it were a physical object that Jesus gives Christians as a gift. AT: "because Christ Jesus has made it possible for God to be kind to you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
He has made you rich
Possible meanings are 1) "Christ has made you rich" or 2) "God has made you rich."
made you rich in every way
Paul is speaking in general terms. AT: "made you rich with all kinds of spiritual blessings" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole)
in all speech
God has enabled you to tell others about God's message in many ways.
all knowledge
God has enabled you to understand God's message in many ways.
the testimony about Christ has been confirmed as true among you
Possible meanings are 1) "you saw for yourselves that what we had said about Christ was true" or 2) "other people learned from seeing how you now live that what we and you say about Christ is true."