Note 250 — Chapter XXXI

Ἔγραψα: the epistolary aorist.

[251] Ἀπὸ μέρους "as regards part" of his instructions and cautions. He probably refers particularly to the discussions of ch. xiv. 1—xv. 13.

[252] He is seen in the Epistle not before the throne, standing, but on the throne, seated.

[253] These words have weak documentary support. But surely the ellipsis left by their absence is difficult to accept, even in St Paul's free style.

[254] Or perhaps "from you," ἀφ' ὑμῶν.

[255] Omitting the words τοῦ εὐαγγελίου τοῦ.

[256] So we explain, rather than take the reference to be to the Holy Spirit's love for us. In this context, surely, this latter would be less in point.

[257] Διακονία: another possible reading is δωροφορία, "gift-bearing."

[258] Perhaps read, "through the will of the Lord Jesus."