Explanation of Arbitrary Punctuation From The March 1985 Printing
P and D — —: signify additional phases of meaning included in the original word, phrase, or clause of the original language.
T D: are set off with commas.
B: contain clarifying words or comments not actually expressed in the immediate original text.
I: point out some familiar passages now recognized as not adequately supported by the original manuscripts. "And," "or," and other connectives in italics indicate they have been added for readability in English.
C: are used in names and personal pronouns referring to Deity, but sparingly elsewhere.
R: are intended to cover any part of the preceding verse to which they apply.
S: are limited to what the text seems to warrant, both as to number and wording.
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