| 14. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with alla {ἀλλὰ | allà} marking a strong contrast. The aorist middle imperative endysasthe {ἐνδύσασθε | endýsasthe} “put on yourselves” calls for a decisive act of identification. The stacked accusative ton kyrion Iesoun Christon {τὸν κύριον Ἰησοῦν Χριστόν | tón kýrion Iēsoûn Christón} gives prominence to the One believers are to wear. The conjunction kai {καὶ | kaí} links this positive command to its corresponding prohibition. In tes sarkos pronoian me poieisthe {τῆς σαρκὸς πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε | tês sarkòs prónoian mḕ poiêsthe}, the genitive sarkos {σαρκὸς | sarkòs} specifies the kind of provision forbidden—strategic planning that serves fleshly impulses. The negative imperative poieisthe with me {μὴ | mḗ} indicates ongoing avoidance. The preposition eis {εἰς | eis} with accusative epithymias {ἐπιθυμίας | epithymías} expresses purpose—showing that such provision aims to satisfy desires. The structure thus emphasizes both a definitive appropriation of Christ and a continuous refusal to foster fleshly cravings. |