1 tn This phrase uses a compound form of the same verb as in v. 14a: “deceived” vs. “deceived out, completely deceived.” The two verbs could be synonymous, but because of the close contrast in this context, it seems that a stronger meaning is intended for the second verb.
2 tn Grk “has come to be in transgression” (with an emphasis on the continuing consequences of that fall).
3 tn For “is dead even” the Greek text reads “has died.”