Partly (τουτο μεν)

and partly (τουτο δε). Accusative of general reference (τουτο) with μεν and δε for cont…

Partly. That is, your affliction consisted partly in this. The Greek is "this"—specifying one kind of affliction that they were called to …

While you were made a gazingstock.—Literally, being exposed in the theatre (see the Notes on Acts 19:29; [Refere…

In which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, while you were made a gazing stock both by reproaches a…

This suffering is further explained. “Sometimes... at other times” is often taken to mean that the one group of people had two experiences. But it …

Partly, while you were made, etc. We see who they were whom he addresses, even those whose faith had been proven by extraordinary…

Partly whilst you were made a gazing stock
Brought upon the stage or theatre, and made a spectacle to the world, angels, and m…

Many and various afflictions united against the early Christians, and they had a great conflict. The Christian spirit is not a selfish spirit; it l…

After exhorting them with sobering reasons to cling to Christ by faith, hope, and love, the Apostle now offers pleasant reasons, like a good physic…