[B-Greek] Philippians 1:19

Harold Holmyard hholmyard3 at earthlink.net
Fri Mar 28 16:20:33 EDT 2008


Hugh Donohoe Jr. wrote:
> OIDA GAR hOTI TOUTO MOI APOBHSETAI EIS SWTHRIAN DIA
> THS hUMWN DEHSEWS KAI EPICORHGIAS
>
> Would OIDA be considered intransitive here?


No, the whole clause beginning with hOTI is the object of the verb.


>  If TOUTO
> is the accusative of OIDA, then what is the subject of
> APOBHSETAI? 
>   

TOUTU is the nominative subject of APOBHSETAI.


> Does TOUTO refer to the preceding CARHSOMAI or the
> phrase following it?
>   

The NIV, with reason, I think, refers TOUTO back to verse 12:

Phil. 1:12  Now I want you to know, brothers, that WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO 
ME has really served to advance the gospel.
Phil. 1:13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace 
guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
Phil. 1:14 Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have 
been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.
Phil. 1:15 ¶ It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, 
but others out of goodwill.
Phil. 1:16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the 
defense of the gospel.
Phil. 1:17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not 
sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in 
chains.
Phil. 1:18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every 
way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because 
of this I rejoice. ¶ Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,
Phil. 1:19 for I know that through your prayers and the help given by 
the Spirit of Jesus Christ, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME will turn out for my 
deliverance.

Yours,
Harold Holmyard


> ex animo
>
> Hugh J. Donohoe Jr.
>
> (This posting has Philippians spelled correctly)
>
>
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