Eph 5:33. Πλὴν, nevertheless) Paul, as it were forgetful of the matter in hand by reason of the noble character of the digression, returns now to his subject.-ἵνα, that) Supply I will, or I wish, or something similar; comp. 1Co 4:2, note, 1Co 7:29; 2Co 8:13. The particle gives force; the ellipsis, in a feeling of courtesy, restrains that force.