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Furthermore (eita). The next step in the argument (Mar 4:17).
We had (eichomen). Imperfect indicative of customary action, “we used to have.”
To chasten us (paideutas). Predicate accusative after eichomen, “as chasteners.” Old word from paideuō, as agent (-tēs). Only once in lxx (Hosea 5:2) and twice in N.T. (here and Rom 2:20).
We gave them reverence (enetrepometha). Imperfect middle of old word entrepō, to turn in or at. Here “we turned ourselves to” as in Mat 21:37, habitual attitude of reverence.
Shall we be in subjection (hupotagēsometha). Second future passive of hupotassō. There is no de here to correspond to men in the first part of the verse.
Unto the father of spirits (tōi patri tōn pneumatōn). Rather, “Unto the Father of our spirits” (note article ton). As God is.