54 Thomas B. Slater lifestyle. Moreover, it is consistent with the description of the Christian as elect, holy, and blameless in Col 1,22 and 3,12. Therefore, my translation of a{gio" as an adjective in Col 1,2 and Eph1,1 is totally consistent with the theological perspective of both books (7). McAfee School of Theology; Mercer University Thomas B. SLATER 3001 Mercer University Drive Atlanta, GA 30341-4155 USA SUMMARY The preceding study has demonstrated that from grammatical, linguistic, theological and literary perspectives, the best translation of a{gio" in Col 1,2 and Eph 1,1 is as an adjective. (7) Many have correctly argued that Colossians is the primary template for Ephesians. Two fine examples are C.L. Mitton, Ephesians (NCB; Grand Rapids, MI, 1976) 11-13; M.Y. MacDonald, Colossians and Ephesians (Sacra pagina 17; Collegeville, MN, 2000) 4-6.