{In power of signs and wonders} (en dunamei s(886d)ei(936e) kai
terat(936e)). Note all three words as in Heb 2:4 , only here
dunamis is connected with s(886d)eia and erata. See all three
words used of Paul's own work in 2Co 12:12 and in 2Th 2:9 of
the Man of Sin. See 1Th 1:5 1Co 2:4 for the "power" of the
Holy Spirit in Paul's preaching. Note repetition of en dunamei
here with pneumatos hagiou. {So that} (h(9373)te). Result
expressed by the perfect active infinitive pepl(8872)(936b)enai (from
pl(8872)o(935c)) with the accusative me (general reference). {Round
about even unto Illyricum} (kukl(9369) mechri tou Illurikou). "In a
ring" (kukl(9369), locative case of kuklos). Probably a journey
during the time when Paul left Macedonia and waited for II
Corinthians to have its effect before coming to Corinth. If so,
see 2Co 13 Ac 20:1-3 . When he did come, the trouble with the
Judaizers was over. Illyricum seems to be the name for the region
west of Macedonia (Dalmatia). Strabo says that the Egnatian Way
passed through it. Arabia and Illyricum would thus be the extreme
limits of Paul's mission journeys so far.
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