But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor (Sebastou | Σεβαστοῦ | gen sg masc), I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar.”
who opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object (sebasma | σέβασμα | acc sg neut) of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming that he himself is God.
For as I went around and observed your objects (sebasmata | σεβάσματα | acc pl neut) of worship, I found also an altar on which was inscribed, ‘To an unknown god.’ So what you worship without knowing, this I proclaim to you.
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped (esebasthēsan | ἐσεβάσθησαν | aor pass ind 3 pl) and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
If you really fulfill the royal law as set forth in this scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” (seauton | σεαυτόν | acc sg masc2nd) you are doing well.
I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand — I will pay it back. I could also mention that you owe me your very self! (seauton | σεαυτόν | acc sg masc2nd)
Be diligent to present yourself (seauton | σεαυτόν | acc sg masc2nd) before God as one tried and true, an unashamed worker, correctly handling the word of truth.
