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But I chose you (all' egō exelexamēn humas). First aorist middle indicative of eklegō. See this same verb and tense used for the choice of the disciples by Christ (Joh 6:70; Joh 13:18; Joh 15:19). Jesus recognizes his own responsibility in the choice after a night of prayer (Luk 6:13). So Paul was “a vessel of choice” (skeuos eklogēs, Act 9:15). Appointed (ethēka). First aorist active indicative (k aorist) of tithēmi. Note three present active subjunctives with hina (purpose clause) to emphasize continuance (hupagēte, keep on going, pherēte, keep on bearing fruit, menēi, keep on abiding), not a mere spurt, but permanent growth and fruit-bearing.
He may give (dōi). Second aorist active subjunctive of didōmi with hina (purpose clause). Cf. Joh 14:13 for the same purpose and promise, but with poiēsō (I shall do). See also Joh 16:23, Joh 16:26.