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Galatians 6:17

Τοῦ λοιποῦ κόπους μοι μηδεὶς παρεχέτω· ἐγὼ γὰρ τὰ στίγματα τοῦ κυρίου Ἰησοῦ ἐν τῷ σώματί μου βαστάζω.

Focus Topic: The Genitive Absolute and Possessive Genitive with Emphasis on Identity

This verse contains a powerful personal declaration from Paul, blending a strong imperative prohibition with theological emphasis on bodily suffering as a mark of identity with Christ. The grammar deepens the force of the appeal.

Imperative and Prohibition: μηδεὶς παρεχέτω

The phrase μηδεὶς παρεχέτω (“let no one cause [me] trouble”) uses the present imperative with μηδεὶς (no one). The construction expresses a general prohibition against future or ongoing action.… Learn Koine Greek