{Now no more to return to corruption} (m(886b)eti mellonta
hupostrephein eis diaphthoran). No longer about to return as
Lazarus did. Jesus did not die again and so is the first fruits
of the resurrection ( 1Co 15:23  Ro 6:9 ). {He hath spoken}
(eir(886b)en). Present perfect active indicative, common way of
referring to the permanent utterances of God which are on record
in the Scriptures. {The holy and sure blessings of David} (	a
hosia Daueid ta pista). See  2Sa 7:13 . Literally, "the holy
things of David the trustworthy things." He explains "the holy
things" at once.