Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Delivered us - implying that we were captives.
From, х ek (G1537)] - 'out of the power;' out of the sphere in which the power of the prince of darkness is exercised.
Darkness - blindness, hatred, misery (Bengel).
Translated - even already (Matthew 5:3): those translated in state are also transformed in character. Satan has an organized dominion, with various orders of evil powers (Ephesians 2:2; Ephesians 6:12). But "kingdom" is rarely applied to his usurped rule (Matthew 12:26): it is generally restricted to the kingdom of God.
His dear Son, х tou (G3588) huiou (G5207) tees (G3588) agapees (G26) autou (G846)] - 'the Son of His love:' on whom it rests (John 17:26; Ephesians 1:6): contrast the "darkness," where all is hatred and hateful.