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Parenthesis. The recognition of a parenthesis is important when translating
the Scriptures; two instances may be useful here.
2 Peter 1:19 as it stands favours the idea that the Second Coming is
not personal, but occurs when one receives the Saviour in the heart.
Ephesians 6:12 as it stands teaches that there, even where Christ sits
in `heavenly places' war is still being waged. The truth in each passage is
revealed by the observance of the parenthesis.
`Whereunto
as unto a light ...
in
ye do well
until the day star
your
that ye take heed
arise
heart.
`For we
but with
in
wrestle not
principalities
heavenly
with flesh and blood
... of this world
places'.
In each case the central portion of the sentence can be omitted,
leaving the simple sentence:
`Whereunto ye do well that ye take heed in your hearts'.
`For we wrestle not with flesh and blood in heavenly places'.