Robertson Word Pictures - Ephesians 5:27 - 5:27

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Robertson Word Pictures - Ephesians 5:27 - 5:27


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That he might present (hina parastēsēi). Final clause with hina and first aorist active subjunctive of paristēmi (see note on Col 1:22 for parallel) as in 2Co 11:2 of presenting the bride to the bridegroom. Note both autos (himself) and heautōi (to himself).

Glorious (endoxon). Used of splendid clothing in Luk 7:25.

Spot (spilos). Late word, in N.T. only here and 2Pe 2:13, but spiloō, to defile in Jam 3:6; Jud 1:23.

Wrinkle (rutida). Old word from ruō, to contract, only here in N.T.

But that it should be holy and without blemish (all' hina ēi hagia kai amōmos). Christ’s goal for the church, his bride and his body, both negative purity and positive.