TO TELION 1Cor. 13:10

WEStrass@aol.com
Fri, 29 May 1998 18:01:51 EDT

I know this has the potential for a lot of problems, so if someone would just
respond off list I would appreciate it.

In 1Cor. 13:10 hOTAV DE ELQHi TO TELION
"...but when the perfect comes, ..." (NAS)

I know TO TELION is a neuter substantive, "the perfect" or "the complete".

Since it is in the neuter, must it then refer to a perfect "thing"?
Rather than a person (ie, Christ), group of people (ie, his church), or a
concept (ie, love)?

Any insight would be appreciated. I know that the question of who or what
this perfect one or thing is has been a matter of debate for some time and
don't expect an answer here. I just would like to know what the possibilities
could be or are limited to by the use of the nueter.

Thanks,
Bill Strasshofer
Pastor - Stayton Christian Assembly
Cumberland Furnace, TN
WEStrass@aol.com