2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## the whole world ##
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This is an exaggeration referring to the world they knew, which in this context is the Roman Empire.
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## For God is my witness ##
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Paul wants to add emphasis that he earnestly prays for them and God has seen him praying. The word "for" is often left untranslated.
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## I make mention of you ##
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"I talk to God about you"
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## always in my prayers requesting that...I may be successful...in coming to you ##
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"Every time I pray, I ask God that...I may succeed...in coming to visit you"
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## by any means ##
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"in whatever way God allows"
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## at last ##
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"eventually" or "finally" or "in the end"
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## by the will of God ##
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"because God desires it"
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