would certainly be a Christian [Herm]. The man is presumed to be a Christian [NCBC, SSA]. QUESTION—What relationship is indicated by ἐάν ‘if’? It indicates that it is not assumed whether anyone was in fact guilty of the offence or not [Mor]. It indicates some indefiniteness, but also suggests the probability of such a situation in the future [WBC]. It indicates that Paul is stating a hypothetical case [SSA, TH]. QUESTION—What relationship is indicated by καί ‘even’? It is intensive and puts the
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