Am I persuading?

(πειθω?). Conative present, trying to persuade like ζητω αρεσκειν (seeking to please) where the effort is stated plainly. See 2 Corinthians 5:11.I should not be

(ουκ αν ημην). Conclusion of second class condition, determined as unfulfilled. Regular construction here (ε and imperfect indicative in the condition ηρεσκον, ουκ αν and imperfect in the conclusion). About pleasing men see on 1 Thessalonians 2:4. In Colossians 3:22; Colossians 6:6 Paul uses the word "men-pleasers" (ανθρωπαρεσκο).

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Old Testament