The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
"Jesus recognized this principle when He prayed on the cross, ’Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do’ (Luke 23:34). Their ignorance did not save them, nor did Christ’s prayer save them; but the combination of the two postponed God’s judgment, giving them an opportunity to be saved." [Note: Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, 2:212.] 