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# richly
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"abundantly" or "generously"
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# poured the Holy Spirit on us
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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]])
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# through our Savior Jesus Christ
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"when Jesus saved us"
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# having been justified
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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]])
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# we might become heirs through the confidence of eternal life
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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]]) |