[3:5] sn Outward appearance. Paul’s contrast with power in 3:5b shows that he regards this “form” to be outward, one of appearance rather than reality (cf. 1 Cor 4:19-20; 1 Thess 1:5).
[3:5] 2 tn Grk “and avoid these,” with the word “people” implied.
[3:17] 3 tn Grk “the man of God,” but ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpos) is most likely used here in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.
[3:17] 4 tn This word is positioned for special emphasis; it carries the sense of “complete, competent, able to meet all demands.”