Ye did run [ε τ ρ ε χ ε τ ε]. Better, as giving the force of the imperfect, ye were running. You were on the right road, and were making good progress when this interruption occurred. Comp. chapter Galatians 2:2; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Philippians 3:14; 2 Timothy 4:7.

Well [κ α λ ω ς]. Bravely, becomingly, honorably to yourselves and to the church. Often in Paul. See Romans 11:20; 1 Corinthians 3:37; 1 Corinthians 3:38; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 4:17; Philippians 4:14.

Did hinder [ε ν ε κ ο ψ ε ν]. See on 1 Peter 3:7. Comp. 1 Thessalonians 2:18; Romans 14:22.

Obey the truth [α λ η θ ε ι α π ε ι θ ε σ θ α ι]. The exact phrase N. T. o. Disobey [α π ε ι θ ο υ σ ι] the truth, Romans 2:8 : obedience [υ π α κ ο η] of the truth, 1 Peter 1:22.

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