{Except it have been given him from heaven} (ean m(8820)(8869)
dedomenon aut(9369) ek tou ouranou). See the same idiom in  Joh
6:65  (cf.  19:11 ). Condition of third class, undetermined with
prospect of determination, ean m(885c) with the periphrastic perfect
passive subjunctive of did(936d)i. The perfect tense is rare in the
subjunctive and an exact rendering into English is awkward,
"unless it be granted him from heaven." See  1Co 4:7  where Paul
says the same thing.