703、之后13-15节论述了对该教会的保护，以及它的保存。但16-18节描述了其状态的性质，即这是一种摇摆不定的状态。
New Century Edition
Cooper(2008,2013)
[NCE]703. Next, attention turns to the protection and preservation of that church (verses 13-15). But the stage it was going through is described as one in which it wavered (verses 16, 17, 18).
Potts(1905-1910) 703
703. Afterwards the protection of this church is treated of, and its preservation (verses 13 to 15). But what its state was, that it was fluctuating, is described in verses 16 to 18.
Elliott(1983-1999) 703
703. Following that verses 13-15 deal with the protection of that Church, and its preservation. Verses 16-18 describe the nature of its state, namely a state of wavering.
Latin(1748-1756) 703
703. Postea de protectione istius Ecclesiae, et conservatione, a vers. 13 ad 15, sed qualis ejus status fuerit, quod fluctuans, describitur, vers. 16-18.