with filthy garments] Or, vile garments: An ordinarie sign of sinne. as a white and cleare garment is a signe of Christs righteousnesse, put on by faith: and of the regeneration of the spirit to newnesse of life. See Ezekiel 16:8. 10. Revelation 3:4. 18. &7. 14. stood before the angel] Christ did not abhorre his presence, nor reject his service: so gratious is he to respect his Saints, notwithstanding their many infirmities, and to accept their obedience, though mingled and stained with much corruption.