Joh 15:16 | RWP | e4.org | But I chose you ( αλλ' εγω εξελεξαμην υμας ). First aorist middle indicative of εκλεγω . See this same verb and tense used for the choice of the disciples by Christ ( ; ; ). Jesus recognizes his own responsibility in the choice after a night of prayer ( ). So Paul was "a vessel of choice" ( σκευος εκλογης , ). Appointed ( εθηκα ). First aorist active indicative ( κ aorist) of τιθημ . Note three present active subjunctives with ινα (purpose clause) to emphasize continuance ( υπαγητε , keep on going, φερητε , keep on bearing fruit, μενη , keep on abiding), not a mere spurt, but permanent growth and fruit-bearing. He may give ( δω ). Second aorist active subjunctive of διδωμ with ινα (purpose clause). Cf. for the same purpose and promise, but with ποιησω (I shall do). See also ., .

‏ John 15:16

But I chose you ( αλλ' εγω εξελεξαμην υμας ). First aorist middle indicative of εκλεγω. See this same verb and tense used for the choice of the disciples by Christ (6:70; 13:18; 15:19). Jesus recognizes his own responsibility in the choice after a night of prayer (Lu 6:13). So Paul was "a vessel of choice" ( σκευος εκλογης, Ac 9:15). Appointed ( εθηκα ). First aorist active indicative ( κ aorist) of τιθημ. Note three present active subjunctives with ινα (purpose clause) to emphasize continuance ( υπαγητε, keep on going, φερητε, keep on bearing fruit, μενη, keep on abiding), not a mere spurt, but permanent growth and fruit-bearing.

He may give ( δω ). Second aorist active subjunctive of διδωμ with ινα (purpose clause). Cf. 14:13 for the same purpose and promise, but with ποιησω (I shall do). See also 16:23f.,26.