* **I do not want you to be unaware** - Paul is emphasizing that he wanted them to have this information. AT: "I want you to know the following:" (See: [[en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_litotes]])
* **brothers** - Here this means fellow Christians, including both men and women.
* **and was hindered until now** - "something has always prevented me" (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive]])