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# gave himself for us
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This refers to Jesus dying willingly. Alternate translation: "gave himself to die for us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])
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# to redeem us from all lawlessness
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Paul speaks of Jesus as if he were setting slaves free from their evil master. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# a special people
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A group of people that he treasures.
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# are eager
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"have a strong desire"
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