{To open} (anoixai). First aorist active infinitive of
purpose. {That they may turn} ( ou epistrepsai). Another
infinitive of purpose first aorist active (genitive case and
articular), epexegetic to anoixai. {That they may receive}
( ou labein). Another genitive articular infinitive of purpose
subordinate (epexegetic) to ou epistrepsai. {Sanctified by
faith in me} (h(8867)iasmenois pistei t(8869) eis eme). Perfect passive
participle of hagiaz(935c), instrumental case of pistei, article
before eis eme ("by faith, that in me"). These important words
of Jesus to Paul give his justification to this cultured audience
for his response to the command of Jesus. This was the turning
point in Paul's career and it was a step forward and upward.
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