<blockquote><font size=1>In reply to:</font><hr>[color:"blue"]However, I would definitely say that from verse 14 onward, it is Paul speaking in the present tense...</font><hr></blockquote><p><br><br>Thanks Pilgrim, what you said above here is how I have detected the shift of emphasis as well. Again, thanks for those thoughts.<br><br>Sincerely in Christ,<br><br>~Jason