1 tn Or “a spirit,” denoting the human personality under the Spirit’s influence as in 1 Cor 4:21; Gal 6:1; 1 Pet 3:4. But the reference to the Holy Spirit at the end of this section (1:14) makes it likely that it begins this way also, so that the Holy Spirit is the referent.
2 tn Grk “the testimony of our Lord.”
3 tn Or “according to.”
4 tn Grk “suffer hardship together,” implying “join with me in suffering.”