8:12 “For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, and their sins I will remember no longer.” 2
13:22 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, 3 bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly. 13:23 You should know that 4 our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you. 5
1 tn Grk “the beginning of the confidence.”
2 sn A quotation from Jer 31:31-34.
3 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.
4 tn Grk “Know that” (an imperative).
5 tn Grk “has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.”