To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Ver. 18. To open their eyes, &c.] An excellent description of St Paul's commission to preach, by the five ends or effects of it, viz. conversion, faith, remission of sins, sanctification, salvation.