871 B
871 B
General Information:
Here "you" is plural and refers to the people who were listening to Paul. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you)
Now
This word marks a shift from Paul discussing his past to talking about himself in the present.
I stand here to be judged
This can be stated in active form. AT: "I am here, where they are putting me on trial" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
of my certain hope in the promise made by God to our fathers
This speaks about a promise as if it were something a person could look for and see. AT: "I am waiting expectantly for God to do what he promised our forefathers he would do" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the promise ... sought to receive
This speaks about a promise as if it were an object that can be received. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)