Made manifest [φ α ν ε ρ ω θ ε ι σ α ν]. See on 1 Timothy 3:16. In contrast With the preceding clause, this marks the historical fulfillment in time of the eternal, divine counsel. Comp. Titus 1:3. There is an implication that the divine counsel was hidden until the fitting time : comp. Ephesians 3:5, and see Colossians 1:26.

By the appearing [δ ι α τ η ς ε π ι φ α ν ε ι α ς]. See on 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Timothy 6:14.

Who hath abolished [κ α τ α ρ γ η σ α ν τ ο ς]. Better, since he made of none effect. In Pastorals only here. frequent in Paul. See on make without effect, Romans 3:3, and comp. is swallowed up, 1 Corinthians 14:54. Notice the association of the verb with ejpifaneia appearing in 2 Thessalonians 2:8. Brought to light [φ ω τ ι σ α ν τ ο ς]. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 4:5; Ephesians 1:18; Ephesians 3:9.

Immortality [α φ θ α ρ σ ι α ν]. Better, incorruption. With this exception, only in Paul. See Wisd. 2 23; 6 9; 4 Macc. 9 22; 17 12.

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