ἀγαπητοί. N. the appeal to the treatment which they have received from GOD, as enforcing this most difficult act of self-denial.

δότε τόπον. The aor. marks the instantaneous and final character of the act. τόπον, ‘room’ or ‘opportunity’; cf. Ephesians 4:26; Hebrews 8:7; Hebrews 12:17; Acts 25:16.

τῇ ὀργῇ. The wrath of GOD; as Romans 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 2:16; cf. 1 Peter 4:19.

γέγραπται γὰρ κ.τ.λ. Deuteronomy 32:35 Heb.; see Giff. on form of quotation.

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