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Is far spent (proekopsen). First aorist active indicative of prokoptō, to cut forward, to advance, old word for making progress. See note on Luk 2:52; note on Gal 1:14; note on 2Ti 2:16; and note on 2Ti 3:9.
Is at hand (ēggiken). Perfect active indicative, “has drawn nigh.” Vivid picture for day-break.
Let us therefore cast off (apothōmetha oun). Aorist middle subjunctive (volitive) of apotithēmi, to put off from oneself “the works of darkness” (ta erga tou skotous) as we do our night-clothes.
Let us put on (endusōmetha). Aorist middle subjunctive (volitive) of enduō, to put on. For this same contrast between putting off (apotithēmi and apekduō) and putting on (enduō) see note on Col 3:8-12.
The armour of light (ta hopla tou photos). The weapons of light, that belong to the light (to the day time). For the metaphor of the Christian armour see note on 1Th 5:8; 2Co 6:7; Rom 6:13; Eph 6:13.