His dwelling among men in the Temple at Jerusalem, His dwelling among men in the living Person of Christ, were preliminary and preparatory to His dwelling in men individually.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
It was just before closing time and the clerks were all intent on getting their books straight, preparatory to leaving.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
We looked upon it as necessary preparatory study before embarking together upon our future.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford