1 Corinthians 4:11
Even unto this present hour ( αχρ της αρτ ωρας ). Αρτ (just now, this very minute) accents the continuity of the contrast as applied to Paul. Ten verbs and four participles from 11-13 give a graphic picture of Paul's condition in Ephesus when he is writing this epistle.We hunger ( πεινωμεν ),
we thirst ( διψωμεν ),
are naked ( γυμνιτευομεν ), late verb for scant clothing from γυμνητης,
are buffeted ( κολαφιζομεθα ), to strike a blow with the fist from κολαφος and one of the few N.T. and ecclesiastical words and see on Mt 26:67,
have no certain dwelling place ( αστατουμεν ) from αστατος, strolling about and only here save Anthol. Pal. and Aquila in Isa 58:7. Field in Notes, p. 170 renders 1Co 4:11 "and are vagabonds" or spiritual hobos.
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