Col 3:7 | RWP | e4.org | Walked aforetime ( περιεπατησατε ποτε ). First aorist (constative) indicative referring to their previous pagan state. When ye lived ( οτε εζητε ). Imperfect active indicative of ζαω , to live, "ye used to live" (customary action). Sharp distinction in the tenses.

‏ Colossians 3:7

Walked aforetime ( περιεπατησατε ποτε ). First aorist (constative) indicative referring to their previous pagan state.

When ye lived ( οτε εζητε ). Imperfect active indicative of ζαω, to live, "ye used to live" (customary action). Sharp distinction in the tenses.