Ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son.
He received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. — Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
Be ye ... followers of God, as dear children. — If children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint‑heirs with Christ.
The brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame. — These things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves. — As the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
I COR. 1:9. II Pet. 1:17. ‑I John 3:1. Eph. 5:1. ‑Rom. 8:17. Heb. 1:3. ‑Matt. 5:16. Heb. 12:2. ‑John 17:13. ‑II Cor. 1:5.
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