Verse 1 mercies i.e. The "mercies" described in Romans 3:22; 8:39. service (Greek - τέκνον , trans). "divine service," Hebrews 9:1. Verse 3 grace Grace (imparted). Romans 12:3,6; 15:15; Romans 6:1; 2 Peter 3:18. Verse 9 dissimulation hypocrisy.