As in the case of some first - century Christians who had formerly been ‘ thieves or greedy persons, ’ Jehovah, through the ransom of Jesus Christ, mercifully forgives those who repent.
Nagu mõningate esimese sajandi kristlastegi puhul, kes olid varem olnud ’ vargad või ahned ’, andestab Jehoova halastavalt Jeesus Kristuse lunastusohvri alusel neile, kes kahetsevad.