| 18. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the aorist verb anepausan {ἀνέπαυσαν | ané-pau-san} ‘they refreshed,’ followed by the explanatory conjunction gar {γὰρ | gàr} ‘for,’ which sets up the reason for the subsequent command. Paul’s expression of “the my spirit and the of-you” parallels two accusative noun phrases (tò emòn pneûma kai tò hēmōn) that underscore shared spiritual renewal. The inferential conjunction oûn {οὖν | oûn} ‘therefore’ introduces the imperative epiginōskete {ἐπιγινώσκετε | e-pi-gi-nō-ske-te} ‘recognize,’ directing the Corinthians to acknowledge those responsible for this refreshment. Finally, the article–demonstrative toûs toioutous {τοὺς τοιούτους | toûs toi-oû-tous} ‘the such-ones’ functions as the direct object, pointing back to those who have ministered renewal. |