The word of my patience [τ ο ν λ ο γ ο ν τ η ς υ π ο μ ο ν η ς μ ο υ] Not the words which Christ has spoken concerning patience, but the word of Christ which requires patience to keep it; the gospel which teaches the need o£ a patient waiting for Christ. On patience, see on 2 Peter 1:6; James 5:7.

From the hour [ε κ]. The preposition implies, not a keeping from temptation, but a keeping in temptation, as the result of which they shall be delivered out of its power. Compare John 17:15.

Of temptation [τ ο υ π ε ι ρ α σ μ ο υ]. Lit., "of the trial" See on Matthew 6:13; 1 Peter 1:7. Rev., trial.

World [ο ι κ ο υ μ ε ν η ς]. See on Luke 2:1

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Old Testament