Verse 29
For . The texts omit.
this . Omit.
departing . Greek. aphixis. Only here.
grievous = oppressive. Greek. barus. Elsewhere Acts 25:7 . Matthew 23:4 , Matthew 23:23 ; 2 Corinthians 10:10 . 1 John 5:3 .
in among = unto. Greek. eis. App-104 .
sparing . Greek. pheidomai. Always translated "spare" save 2 Corinthians 12:6 . No other word for "spare" save Luke 15:17 . This verse is an instance of the Figure of speech Hypocatastasis ( App-6 ), to call attention to the true character of Apostolical succession.
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