2:1 The heavens and the earth 1 were completed with everything that was in them. 2
2:1 The heavens and the earth 3 were completed with everything that was in them. 4
5:12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, 5 to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,
1 tn See the note on the phrase “the heavens and the earth” in 1:1.
2 tn Heb “and all the host of them.” Here the “host” refers to all the entities and creatures that God created to populate the world.
3 tn See the note on the phrase “the heavens and the earth” in 1:1.
4 tn Heb “and all the host of them.” Here the “host” refers to all the entities and creatures that God created to populate the world.
5 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:4.