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not yet. Greek. oupo.
resisted. Greek. antikathistemi. Only here.
unto. Greek. mechris. Compare Php_1:2, Php_1:8.
striving. Greek. antagonizomai. Only here.
sin. App-128. The Lord's example is set before them. Hitherto they had to endure spoliation and shameful treatment, but not martyrdom. This is in favour of the early date of the Epistle (App-180). The words "not yet" suggest a time before the persecution under Nero, which began A.D. 65 and lasted till his death A.D. 68.