Henceforth [τ ο υ λ ο ι π ο υ]. Only here and Ephesians 6:10. Commonly to loipon. The genitive is temporal; at any time in the future as distinguished from throughout the future.

Trouble me [κ ο π ο υ ς μ ο ι - π α ρ ε χ ε τ ε]. Lit. give me troubles; make it necessary for me to vindicate my apostolic authority and the divine truth of my gospel.

Bear in my body. Comp. 2 Corinthians 4:10.

Marks [σ τ ι γ μ α τ α]. N. T. o. The wounds, scars, and other outward signs of persecutions and sufferings in the service of Christ. Comp. 2 Corinthians 11:23 ff. The metaphor is the brands applied to slaves in order to mark their owners. Hence Rev., I bear branded. Brands were also set upon soldiers, captives, and servants of temples. See on Revelation 13:16, and comp. Revelation 7:3; Revelation 14:1; Revelation 14:9; Revelation 14:11. The scars on the apostle's body marked him as the bondservant of Jesus Christ. The passage naturally recalls the legend of Francis of Assisi.

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