Partly (touto men)
and partly (touto de). Accusative of general reference (touto) with men and de for contrast.
Being made a gazing-stock (qeatrizomenoi). Late verb to bring upon the stage, to hold up to derision. See Paul's use of qeatron of himself in I Corinthians 4:9.
By reproaches and afflictions (oneidismoiv te kai qliyesin). Instrumental case. See Romans 15:3.
Partakers (koinwnoi). Partners (Luke 5:10) with those (twn objective genitive).
So used (outwv anastrefomenwn). Present middle articular participle of anastrefw, to conduct oneself (II Corinthians 1:12).
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