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For. The texts omit.
this. Omit.
departing. Greek. aphixis. Only here.
grievous = oppressive. Greek. barus. Elsewhere Act_25:7. Mat_23:4, Mat_23:23; 2Co_10:10. 1Jn_5:3.
in among = unto. Greek. eis. App-104.
sparing. Greek. pheidomai. Always translated "spare" save 2Co_12:6. No other word for "spare" save Luk_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.