{The God of patience and comfort} (ho theos t(8873) hupomon(8873)
kai t(8873) parakl(8873)e(9373)). Genitive case of the two words in verse
4 used to describe God who uses the Scriptures to reveal
himself to us. See 2Co 1:3 for this idea; Ro 15:13 for "the
God of hope"; 15:33 for "the God of peace." {Grant you} (d(9369)(880a)humin). Second aorist active optative (_Koin(825f) form for older
doi(885c)) as in 2Th 3:16 Eph 1:17 2Ti 1:16,18 2:25 , though
MSS. vary in Eph 1:17 2Ti 2:25 for d(9388)i (subjunctive). The
optative here is for a wish for the future (regular idiom).
{According to Christ Jesus} (kata Christon I(8873)oun). "According
to the character or example of Christ Jesus" ( 2Co 11:17 Col
2:8 Eph 5:24 ).
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