[17:12] 1 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
[17:12] 2 tn For the translation “ruling authority” for ἐξουσία (exousia) see L&N 37.35.
[11:3] 3 tn The word “authority” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. “Power” would be another alternative that could be supplied here.