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# the firstborn
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This speaks of believers in Christ as if they were firstborn sons. This emphasizes their special place and privilege as God's people. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])
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# who have been registered in heaven
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"whose names are written in heaven." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whose names God has written in heaven" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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# who have been made perfect
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This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom God has made perfect" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])
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