1 For it was for this reason that the Lord [sent His messenger], that we should be sanctified by the remission of sin [through His mercy].

2 For the scripture concerning him relates partly to Israel, partly to us, and it speaks thus: “He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities, by his stripes we were healed. He was brought as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb dumb before its shearer.”

3 Therefore we ought to give great thanks to the Lord that He has given us knowledge of the past, and wisdom for the present, and that we are not without understanding for the future.

4 And the Scripture says, “Not unjustly are the nets spread out for the birds.” This means that a man deserves to perish who has a knowledge of the way of righteousness, but turns aside into the way of darkness.

8 Furthermore, while teaching Israel and doing such great signs and wonders [by GOD’s leave], [the messenger] preached to them and loved them greatly;