# blameless, and above accusation
Paul uses two concepts, "blameless" and "above accusation," that mean almost the same thing to emphasize the idea of perfection. Alternate translation: "holy and perfect" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublet]])
# before him
This expression of location stands for "in God's view" or "in God's mind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])