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Putting on the Character of the Chosen: Middle Voice, Imperatives, and Adornment of the Soul

Ἐνδύσασθε οὖν, ὡς ἐκλεκτοὶ τοῦ Θεοῦ, ἅγιοι καὶ ἠγαπημένοι, σπλάγχνα οἰκτιρμοῦ, χρηστότητα, ταπεινοφροσύνην, πρᾳότητα, μακροθυμίαν, (Colossians 3:12) Robed in Mercy: The Language of Spiritual Clothing

Colossians 3:12 calls believers to a wardrobe change — but not of outer garments. Paul uses vivid clothing language in a grammatical construction that reaches deep into the Christian soul. This verse is rich with imperatives, adjectival modifiers, and an especially meaningful use of the middle voice in Greek: Ἐνδύσασθε — “Clothe yourselves.”

We’ll explore how the grammar not only commands action but also reflects identity, drawing attention to what it means to live as God’s beloved.… Learn Koine Greek

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