whether. if. Greek. eite, App-118.
afflicted. Greek. thliho. Occurs here, 2 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 7:5; Matthew 7:14. Mar 3:9. 1 Thessalonians 3:4. 2Th 1:6, 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Timothy 5:10; Hebrews 11:37. Compare "tribulation", above.
for. Greek huper. App-104.
is effectual. worketh, See Romans 7:5.
enduring. Greek. hupomone. Generally trans). "patience".