in the power of signs and wonders [ἐν δυνάμει σημείων καὶ τεράτων], in the power of the Spirit [of God] [ἐν δυνάμει πνεύματος (θεοῦ)].38 This suggests not only that they are a hendiadys, each nuancing the meaning of the other, but also that together they inform the meaning of “word and deed.” In this way Paul’s ministry is being characterized as in some way—depending on how “in the power of” (ἐν δυνάμει) is understood—to involve miracles as well as the Spirit. Keeping in mind both uses
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