In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.
In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life. How rich and comprehensive is the view here given of Messiah's work! First, the grand purpose of redemption - "that we should serve Him," that is, "the Lord God of Israel" (Luke 1:68): the word х latreuein (G3000)] signifies religious service, and points to the priesthood of believers under the New Testament (Hebrews 13:10; Hebrews 13:15). Second, the nature of this service - "in holiness and righteousness before Him" - or, in His presence (cf. Psalms 56:13). Third, its freedom - "being delivered out of the hand of our enemies." Fourth, its fearlessness - "might serve Him without fear." Fifth, its duration - "all our days." [The words tees (G3588) zooees (G2222) are quite lacking in authority.]