3:1 Finally, my brothers and sisters, 2 rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.
1 tn Or “salvation.” Deliverance from prison (i.e., release) is probably what Paul has in view here, although some take this as a reference to his ultimate release from the body, i.e., dying and being with Christ (v. 23).
2 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:12.