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How then shall they call? (pōs oun epikalesōntai̇). Deliberative subjunctive (first aorist middle) of epikaleomai (see Rom 10:12, Rom 10:13). The antecedent of eis hon (in whom) is not expressed.
How shall they believe? (pos pisteusōsiṅ). Deliberative subjunctive again (first aorist active of pisteuō just used). Each time Paul picks up the preceding verb and challenges that. Here again the antecedent eis touton before hon is not expressed.
How shall they hear? (pos akousōsiṅ). Deliberative subjunctive (first aorist active of akouō).
Without a preacher? (chōris kērussontoṡ). Preposition chōris with ablative singular masculine present active participle of kērussō, “without one preaching.”
How shall they preach? (pōs kēruxōsiṅ). Deliberative subjunctive again (first aorist active kērussō, to preach).
Except they be sent? (ean mē apostalōsiṅ). Second aorist passive deliberative subjunctive of apostellō, to send, from which verb apostolos apostle comes. Negative condition of third class. In graphic style Paul has made a powerful plea for missions. It is just as true today as then.