Prominence and Markedness in New Testament Discourse 23 with Peter, who was entrusted with the gospel to the circumcised. Paul continues the discourse in v. 8, going back to background when he discusses a bit more in detail regarding Peter’s ministry; two present tense-forms (ἐνεργήσας and ἐνήργησεν) are used to discuss the working of God through both of them. The next verse (v. 9) provides more background material, as Paul asserts that the pillars of the faith, James, Cephas (Peter), and John recognized his responsibility. Three aorist tense-forms (perfective aspect) are used: γνόντες, δοθεῖσαν, and ἔδωκαν. A present tense-form (δοκοῦντες) is used to describe the three apostles—they are “reputed” to be pillars—to emphasize their standing in the community. The discourse ends in v. 10, with one final statement: that the apostles wanted them to “remember” (μνημονεύωμεν) the poor, using a present tense-form (imperfective aspect) for another emphasis. He concludes that he was eager to do this, using two aorist tense-forms (perfective aspect), ἐσπούδασα and ποιῆσαι. 2) Mood. The first possible instance of a non-indicative mood-form in this section is at 2,2. This was the interesting repetition of the same lexeme in different forms (τρέχω and ἔδραμον) mentioned in the above section. They differ aspectually (imperfective and perfective), but some may argue that they differ in mood as well. The indicative and the subjunctive mood-forms of τρέχω are identical, so the mood must be decided contextually. In any case, because the mood-form of τρέχω is debatable, no firm conclusion regarding its prominence will be made here (it is probably likely that the mood for τρέχω is indicative anyways). The more significant factor appears to be the different aspects that are used by Paul for the same word in such close proximity. Another subjunctive mood-form occurs in v. 5, when Paul discusses that they did not yield to the false brothers trying to sway them; in order that the truth of the gospel would remain with them (διαμείνῃ). As in the previous occurrence of a subjunctive, this occurs in a purpose clause (ἵνα ἡ ἀλήθεια τοῦ εὐαγγελίου διαμείνῃ), so the subjunctive is typical here. The section ends with a final subjunctive mood-form, when Paul speaks of his commission to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, that they were requested to remember the poor (μνημονεύωμεν). However, this occurs again in a purpose clause (ἵνα μνημονεύωμεν), so the subjunctive is expected again. Thus, I conclude that there is no prominence indicated in this section as well, as far as mood-forms go. 3) Voice. The first occurrence of a non-active mood-form is found in v. 2. This verb, ἀνεθέμην, is in the middle voice-form, and is, again, related to the declaring of the gospel (τὸ εὐαγγέλιον is the direct object of ἀνεθέμην). Paul’s emphasis on words related to εὐαγγέλιον is apparent so far. The next set of non-active mood-forms occurs in v. 3, regarding