Gal 1:10 | RWP | e4.org | Am I persuading? ( πειθω? ). Conative present, trying to persuade like ζητω αρεσκειν (seeking to please) where the effort is stated plainly. See . I should not be ( ουκ αν ημην ). Conclusion of second class condition, determined as unfulfilled. Regular construction here ( ε and imperfect indicative in the condition ηρεσκον, ουκ αν and imperfect in the conclusion). About pleasing men see on . In ; Paul uses the word "men-pleasers" ( ανθρωπαρεσκο ).

‏ Galatians 1:10

Am I persuading? ( πειθω? ). Conative present, trying to persuade like ζητω αρεσκειν (seeking to please) where the effort is stated plainly. See 2Co 5:11.

I should not be ( ουκ αν ημην ). Conclusion of second class condition, determined as unfulfilled. Regular construction here ( ε and imperfect indicative in the condition ηρεσκον, ουκ αν and imperfect in the conclusion). About pleasing men see on 1Th 2:4. In Col 3:22; Eph. 6:6 Paul uses the word "men-pleasers" ( ανθρωπαρεσκο ).