In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of his grace — redemption (apolutrōsis, 'ransomed release') through blood (dia tou haimatos) directly echoes Temple sacrifice, particularly the Yom Kippur motif; forgiveness (aphesis) is not merely pardon but release from bondage, proportionate to the immeasurable riches (ploutei) of God's grace.

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