# Up to this present hour "Until now" or "Up to now" # we are beaten This refers to hitting with the hand, not with whips or clubs. This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "people beat us" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]]) # we are homeless Paul means that they have to move around from place to place. Although they have places to stay, they have no permanent home.