| 7. Linguistic Exegesis The verse consists of four parallel clauses introduced by the accusative phrase panta {πάντα | pán-ta} “all things” and a present active indicative verb: stegei {στέγει | sté-gei} “bears,” pisteuei {πιστεύει | pis-teú-ei} “believes,” elpizei {ἐλπίζει | el-pí-zei} “hopes,” hypomenei {ὑπομένει | hy-po-mé-nei} “endures.” The repetition of panta underscores the comprehensive scope of love’s action. The present tense indicates ongoing patterns. The Greek omits the subject, contextually understood as agapē (love). The verbs’ position after the objects highlights the recipient focus of each action. The asyndeton of the list produces a cumulative effect accentuating love’s steadfast capacities. |