Happened [σ υ ν ε β α ι ν ο ν]. The imperfect tense marks the successive unfolding of the events.

For ensamples [τ υ π ο ι]. The best texts read tupikwv by way of figure. Admonition [ν ο υ θ ε σ ι α ν]. See on the kindred verb to warn, Acts 20:31 Ends of the world [τ α τ ε λ η τ ω ν α ι ω ν ω ν]. Lit., ends of the ages. So Rev. Synonymous with hJ sunteleia twn aijwnwn the consummation of the ages, Hebrews 9:26. The phrase assumes that Christ's second coming is close at hand, and therefore the end of the world. Ellicott acutely remarks that the plural, ends, marks a little more distinctly the idea of each age of preparation having passed into the age that succeeded it, so that now all the ends of the ages have come down to them.

Are come [κ α τ η ν τ η κ ε ν] See on Acts 26:7. Compare Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 3:11.

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