1:3 I am thankful to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, 1 when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day. 2
1 tn Grk “from my ancestors.”
2 tn Or “as I do constantly. By night and day I long to see you…”
3 tn Grk “persecutions, sufferings,” as a continuation of the series from v. 10.
4 map For location see JP1-E2; JP2-E2; JP3-E2; JP4-E2.
5 sn In Antioch, in Iconium, and in Lystra. See Acts 13-14 for the account of these persecutions.
5 tn Or “the preaching.”
6 tn Grk “might be completely fulfilled.”