To the Uttermost.

A PECULIAR Greek expression occurs twice only in the New Testament (Luke 13:1111And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. (Luke 13:11); Heb. 7:2525Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)). In each case it is intensely significant. The poor woman was unable to lift herself to the uttermost (in any wise): a picture surely of man’s natural helplessness before God. On the other hand, the Lord Jesus is able to save to the uttermost: His power can save entirely and always those who come to God by Him. W.T.H.