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I. MAN POOR BY NATURE (Revelation 3:17). Lost his birthright — his inheritance.

1. Poor in time. If not enriched, poor in eternity.

2. "Poor" in utterance, because poor in knowledge. His language impious, foolish, idle, &c.

3. "Poor," though possessing earthly wealth. "Carry nothing out."

4. "Poor," because without Him, "without whom nothing is strong."

II. MAN ENRICHED BY GRACE (Revelation 3:18). Birthright restored. Inheritance secured. "If children, then heirs."

1. "Rich" in utterance — "all utterance" — because rich in "all knowledge." Holy, loving, grateful words. Prayer and praise.

2. "Rich," though possessing little of this world's wealth. "Having nothing, yet," &c.

3. "Rich," because "in Christ," "in whom dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." "Unsearchable riches." Enriched by Him. All of Christ, "who for our sakes became poor that we... might be made rich."

(J. Cornford.)

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KJV: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

WEB: I always thank my God concerning you, for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus;