Elect] That is, sequestred and separated from the world. See John 15. 19. Revelation 17:14. in which place, elect, called, and faithfull, are put for the same; so that here we are to understand by [elect] those who were effectually called, or who had obeyed the Gospel. foreknowledge] Or, preordination; or, foreappointment; that is, as God had before decreed. See vers. 20. through] Here is set down the principall cause of their effectuall calling, viz. the sanctification of the Spirit. See vers. 22. obedience] That is, that ye might obey the Gospel, and so be reconciled unto God, through the sprinkling of the bloud of Jesus Christ. sprinkling] Hebrews 12:24.