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Since in the work published at the link:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/02082025.html
and even earlier in others, published at the links:
https://churchandsociety.org.ua/pdf/projects/zbirnyk.pdf
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/17082024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/12112025.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/27112024.html
it is written that the use of prepositions has important significance for the correct understanding of important and topical questions, particularly the question of power, I am writing comments regarding the use of precisely these prepositions. As advice regarding reading what is written — one can read the verse in translation or/and original (whoever has such possibility), and then the corresponding comment regarding prepositions here. Then it is necessary to understand which part of the verse the comment concerns, and also to consider what essential for understanding it affirms — or more rarely — denies. Such thoughtful reading helps to deepen understanding and protects from the mentioned mistakes.
I prepared an improved version of my research, the presentation of which is available at the link:
https://www.facebook.com/Oleksandr.S.Zhabenko/posts/
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/uk/commentaries/vystup-2025-hypo-genitive-Romans-XIII_1.pdf
The research material is currently being prepared for publication. I hope, God willing, to present fuller results later after the publication comes out.
I will update the list of references regarding prepositions at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/02082025.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/uk/commentaries/Pryjmennyky.html
the latter — once or twice a month (in Ukrainian), to keep the text version current and up to date.
Since tomorrow is a great feast on a weekday, tomorrow's ordinary reading is transferred to today. I provide commentaries on both readings separately.
Liturgy:
1 Thessalonians V, 2 — 'ἐν νυκτὶ' - 'en nykti' - at night
. When.
1 Thessalonians V, 3 — 'ἐν γαστρὶ' - 'en gastri' - in the belly; in the womb
. That is a pregnant woman.
1 Thessalonians V, 4 — 'ἐν σκότει' - 'en skotei' - in darkness
.
The Apostle Paul calls to soberness, watchfulness, expectation of the Second glorious Coming of Jesus Christ.
As the Lord Jesus Christ says that His Coming in glory will be unexpected, so Paul here repeats this thought.
More about the reading from the Apostle see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/05122024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/09022023.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/08022023.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/16112023.html
1 Thessalonians V, 9 — 'εἰς ὀργὴν ἀλλὰ εἰς περιποίησιν σωτηρίας' - 'eis orgen alla eis peripoiesin soterias' - for wrath, but so that to obtain salvation
. The preposition 'eis' indicates here the purpose of the action.
1 Thessalonians V, 12 — 'ἐν ὑμῖν' - 'en hymin' - in you; among you
. Where, among whom. 'ἐν κυρίῳ' - 'en kyrio' - in the Lord
. In Whom.
1 Thessalonians V, 13 — 'ἐν ἀγάπῃ' - 'en agape' - in love; with love
. Both variants of translation are possible. 'ἐν αὐτοῖς' - 'en autois' - in themselves
.
1 Thessalonians V, 26 — 'ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ' - 'en philemati hagio' - in a holy kiss; with a holy kiss
. Wrote about that in more detail, see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/22092024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/25092024.html
The Apostle Paul testifies about hope in the Lord, even when a person does not have proper watchfulness. The Lord in a special way cares for the faithful, but if they are inattentive, then this in no way contributes to drawing near to God, but distances from Him, which is why it must be avoided.
Also the Apostle Paul calls to honour the labourers in the vineyard of the Lord, in particular church ministers, and all who labour for the sake of the Lord in good and truth.
More about the reading from the Apostle see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/07122024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/17112023.html
Luke XI, 49 — 'εἰς αὐτοὺς' - 'eis autous' - to them
. Here the preposition 'eis' indicates the direction of motion. 'ἐξ αὐτῶν' - 'ex auton' - from them
. The preposition 'ek' in its form before the following vowel indicates here the choice from a certain group.
Luke XI, 50, 51 — 'ἀπὸ καταβολῆς' - 'apo kataboles' - from the foundation
. The preposition 'apo' indicates here the beginning of the time count. 'ἀπὸ τῆς γενεᾶς ταύτης' - 'apo tes geneas tautes' - from this generation
. Here the preposition 'apo' indicates the responsibility of this generation.
Luke XI, 51 — 'ἀπὸ αἵματος' - 'apo haimatos' - from blood
. The preposition 'apo' indicates the beginning from which the count is made.
Luke XI, 54 — 'ἐκ τοῦ στόματος' - 'ek tou stomatos' - from the mouth
. The preposition 'ek' indicates here the source of origin.
Luke XII, 1 — 'Ἐν οἷς' - 'En hois' - In those (times)
. 'ἀπὸ τῆς ζύμης τῶν Φαρισαίων' - 'apo tes zymes ton Pharisaion' - from the leaven of the Pharisees
. The preposition 'apo' indicates here that it is necessary to beware completely, entirely, wholly.
About the parallel place in Matthew see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/20082025.html
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaPLr0IsFcB/
https://www.facebook.com/Oleksandr.S.Zhabenko/posts/
More about the reading from the Gospel see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/31102024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/02112023.html
Luke XII, 3 — 'ἐν τῇ σκοτίᾳ' - 'en te skotia' - in darkness
. 'ἐν τῷ φωτὶ' - 'en to photi' - in light
. 'ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις' - 'en tois tameiois' - in the inner chambers
(a place of concealment in a house in the East).
Luke XII, 4 — 'ἀπὸ τῶν ἀποκτεννόντων' - 'apo ton apoktennonton' - from those who kill
. The preposition 'apo' indicates that the object of fear becomes separate from that with which it is connected, that is, for a person who fears other people, fear becomes something independent, separate.
Luke XII, 5 — 'εἰς τὴν γέενναν' - 'eis ten geennan' - into Gehenna
. Where to.
Luke XII, 6 — 'ἓν ἐξ αὐτῶν' - 'hen ex auton' - one of them
. The preposition 'ek' in its form before the following vowel indicates the choice among a group of birds.
About the parallel place in Matthew see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/26062025.html
https://sites.google.com/view/rozdumy23/home/priklad-1-pro-boze-pikluvanna-i-dvoh-malenkih-ptasok
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/DialogueOnWordsChristFear.html
https://churchandsociety.org.ua/pdf/projects/zbirnyk.pdf
About verses Luke XII, 8-12 see at the link:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/15112025.html
About the Gospel see at the links:
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/01112024.html
https://oleksandr-zhabenko.github.io/en/commentaries/03112023.html
Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee!