63 See p. 160 with nn. 159-61.
62Pliny, Epistles 10.96.7, carmenque Christo quasi deo dicere secum inuicem (“and that they recited one to another in turns a hymn to Christ as to God”). See p. 158, n. 153.
63See p. 160 with nn. 159-61.
64It is through Christ (Eph. 2:18) or in his name that his people have access to God for all purposes, including (as here) thanksgiving.
65Many cursives (including 6 81 614 630 1881) read θεοῦ for Xϱɩστοῦ (cf. KJV “in the fear of God”).