20. Have I strived (piAotypovpevov). The verb means orig- inally to be fond of honor, and hence, from a love of honor, to strive, be ambitious. Compare 2 Cor. v.9; 1 Thess. iv. 11. The correct sense is to prosecute as a point of honor.
Foundation (Seuércov). See on settle, 1 Pet. v. 10.
22. | have been hindered (évexorrtounv). Imperfect tense, denoting continuousness, and implying a succession of hin- drances. Reyv., was hindered. Hence these many tomes.
23. Place (romov). Scope, opportunity. So of Esau, Heb. xii. 17. Compare Rom. xii. 19; Eph. iv. 27.
Many (icavav). See on worthy, Luke vii. 6. The primary meaning is sufficient, and hence comes to be applied to number and quantity; many, enough, as Mark x. 46; Luke viii. 32; Acts ix. 23, etc. So, long, of time (Acts viii. 11; xxvii. 9). Worthy, i.e., sufficient for an honor or a place (Mark i. 7; Luke vii. 6; 1 Cor. xv. 9). Adequate (2 Cor. ii. 16; ili. 5). Qual- ified (2 Tim. ii. 2). Here the sense might be expressed by for years enough.
24. Spain. The usual Greek name is J/berta. Paul adopts a modification of the Roman name, Hispania.
In my journey (dvazropevopevos). Lit., journeying through, or as I pass through.
To be brought on my way (rporeuddjvar). Escorted. See on Acts xv. 3.
Filled (€uaAnodo). Lit., filled full: satiated. Compare Acts xiv. 17; Luke i. 53. Rev., satisfied.
* See Professor E. A. Freeman’s ‘‘ Historical Geography of Europe.”
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26. Contribution (xowwviav). See on fellowship, Acts ii. 42.
Poor saints (rrwyovs tay dyiwv). More literally, and bet- ter, the poor of the saints. Rev., among the saints. All the saints were not poor.
27. To minister (Aevtoupyfoas). See on ch. xiii. 6. By using this word for priestly service, Paul puts the ministry of alms- giving on the footing of a sacrificial service. It expresses the worship of giving.
28. Sealed—this fruit. Secured to them the product of the contribution. See on John iii. 33; Apoe. xxii. 10.
29. Gospel. Omit, and read Blessing of Christ.
30. Strive together (cuvaywvicac$a). The simple verb is used of contending in the games, and implies strenuous effort. Here earnest prayer.
31. Them that do not believe (ray aretovvtev). See on ch. x. 21. Better, Rev., them that are disobedient.
32. With you be refreshed (cvvavaratowpat buiv). See on give rest, Matt. xi. 28.