Blessed] 2 Corinthians 1:3. Ephesians 1:3. abundant] Gr. much. begotten] That is, confirmed in us a living hope; or quickened, or revived us unto a living hope, by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, because God raised him up, that we might beleeve and hope in God for our resurrection unto glory. See V. 21 Act 13:33; Acts 13:38. Romans 1:4. & Romans 10:9. Christs resurrection being a pledge of ours hence he is called the first-fruits of the dead, 1 Corinthians 15:23. and the first-born from the dead, Colossians 1:15; Colossians 1:18. & Revelation 1:5. Some understand it of Gods renewing us by Christs resurrection. See Romans 6:5, &c. lively hope] Or, living hope. That is, a constant, permanent, or a hope that shall not fail, as living waters, John 6:51. or to a hope of life.