# richly

"abundantly" or "generously"

# poured the Holy Spirit on us

It is common for New Testament writers to speak of the Holy Spirit as a liquid that could be poured. AT: "gave the Holy Spirit to us generously" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# through our Savior Jesus Christ

"when Jesus saved us"

# having been justified

This can be stated in active form. AT: "since God has declared us to be without sin" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# we might become heirs through the confidence of eternal life

The people to whom God has made promises are spoken of as if they were to inherit property and wealth from a family member. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/god]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/holyspirit]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/savior]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/jesus]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/justify]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/grace]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/eternity]]