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having been justified
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "since God has declared us to be without sin" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
we might become heirs with the certain hope of eternal life
The people to whom God has made promises are spoken of as if they were to inherit property and wealth from a family member. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)