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# We did this not because we have no authority, but we did this
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Paul uses a double negative to correct a misunderstanding that his readers may have had. It can be stated positively. Alternate translation: "Even though we have authority, we did this" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-doublenegatives]])