translation_id: net-engnet

label: NET translator note

text: Here ἄνθρωπος ( anqrwpo" ) is both indefinite and general, “one”; “a person” (BDAG 81 s.v. 4 .a. γ ).


text: Grk “time, until the Lord comes, who will bring to light.”


text: Or “praise.”


text: Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10 .


text: includes ᾿Ιησοῦ in brackets, indicating doubt as to its authenticity.


text: Grk “puffed up”; “inflated.”


text: Grk “rod.” Context indicates that this rod will be used for disciplinary purposes. sn Paul is using the term rod in this context to refer to his apostolic authority to discipline those who have become arrogant in the Corinthian church and have attempted to undermine his ministry (cf. 4:18-19 ).