{Many in number} (pleiones). Comparative predicate
adjective, "more than one," in succession, not simultaneously.
{Because they are hindered} (dia to k(936c)uesthai). Articular
infinitive (present passive) with dia and the accusative case,
"because of the being hindered." {By death} (	hanat(9369)).
Instrumental case. {From continuing} (paramenein). Present
active infinitive of the compound (remain beside) as in  Php
1:25  and in the ablative case.