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Lord Jesus Christ himself

Here "himself" gives additional emphasis to the phrase "Lord Jesus Christ."

may our Lord ... who loved us and gave us

The words "our" and "us" refer to all believers.

gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace

"caused us to have unceasing encouragement and good hope through grace"

good hope through grace

"certainty that we will receive good things from him because of his kindness"