Although the prayers of the older men will not alter God’s application of justice, these prayers do count with God, who is eager to pardon sin on the basis of Christ’s ransom sacrifice.
Kuigi kogudusevanemate palved ei muuda Jumala õigusemõistmist, on need palved ometi olulised Jumalale, kes on valmis Kristuse lunastusohvri alusel patud andeks andma.