some ceremonial uncleanness, in which the high-priest Joshua the son of Josedech first appears in the prophet’s vision. In the benediction of Rev. 3:4 on those who “have not defiled their garments,” we have the same imagery. 24. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling] Better, able to keep you from stumbling. See note on the difference between “stumbling” and “falling,” on 2 Pet. 1:10. The form of the concluding doxology is determined naturally by the thoughts that have led up to it. The