They watch (ajgrupnousin). See on Mark 13:33, and comp. Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18.

With grief [σ τ ε ν α ζ ο ν τ ε ς]. Lit. groaning. See Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 5:2; 2 Corinthians 5:4; James 5:9.

Unprofitable [α λ υ σ ι τ ε λ ε ς]. N. T. o, o LXX From aj not, and lusitelhv paying for expenses. Hence, what does not pay; unprofitable.

I may be restored to you [α π ο κ α τ α σ τ α θ ω υ μ ι ν]. Not implying imprisonment, but enforced absence through sickness or other cause.

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