¹ tn Grk “brothers,” but the Greek word may be used for “brothers and sisters” or “fellow Christians” as here (cf. BDAG 18 s.v. ἀδελφός 1, where considerable nonbiblical evidence for the plural ἀδελφοί [adelfoi] meaning “brothers and sisters” is cited).

² tn Grk “that you all say the same thing.”

³ tn Grk “that there be no divisions among you.”

⁴ tn Grk “that you be united in/by the same mind and in/by the same purpose.”

⁵ tn Grk “Think about your calling.” “Calling” in Paul’s writings usually refers to God’s work of drawing people to faith in Christ. The following verses show that “calling” here stands by metonymy for their circumstances when they became Christians, leading to the translation “the circumstances of your call.”

⁶ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.

⁷ tn Grk “according to the flesh.”

⁸ tn The Greek word ευγενής (eugenh") refers to the status of being born into nobility, wealth, or power with an emphasis on the privileges and benefits that come with that position.

⁹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.

¹⁰ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.

¹¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.

¹² tn Grk “firstfruits.”