Cryptic crossword clue
After resolving our sins he provides support

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word NOURISHES

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The straight part
We know that "provides support" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case provides support = nourishes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does NOURISHES mean?

NOURISHES noun
  1. A nurse.
NOURISHES verb
  1. To feed and cause to grow; to supply with matter which increases bulk or supplies waste, and promotes health; to furnish with nutriment.
  2. To support; to maintain.
  3. To supply the means of support and increase to; to encourage; to foster
  4. To cherish; to comfort.
  5. To educate; to instruct; to bring up; to nurture; to promote the growth of in attainments.
  6. To promote growth; to furnish nutriment.
  7. To gain nourishment.

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