Look, if you want, we can drop this whole issue. But before I go, I would very much like to learn from anyone who is willing to teach me what you mean by "deal with the text." I am an M.A. Biblical Studies student and I came here originally to supplement my learning and glean information that might come in handy in papers that I write. When I write a paper on a passage, I do as I have done: Unless there is more in the Greek/Hebrew that is not apparent, I describe the context, summarize the meaning, show its theological significance, and perhaps even give an example of an application, if possible. I honestly don't know what else to do. Isn't there anyone who can teach me EXACTLY what YOU mean by "deal with the text" that I have not already done? If nothing else, consider that you are contributing to my education.