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1 Corinthians 3

1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, as unto babes in Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • could G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • unto spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • carnal G4559 (σαρκικός) — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
  • unto babes G3516 (νήπιος) — not speaking, i.e. an infant (minor); figuratively, a simple-minded person, an immature Christian
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

2 I fed you with milk, not with meat; for ye were not yet able to bear it: nay, not even now are ye able;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Hebrews 5:11 · 1 Peter 2:2
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I have fed G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • with milk G1051 (γάλα) — milk (figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • with meat G1033 (βρῶμα) — food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • hitherto G3768 (οὔπω) — not yet
  • ye were not able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • are ye able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible

3 for ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you jealousy and strife, are ye not carnal, and do ye not walk after the manner of men?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
  • carnal G4559 (σαρκικός) — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate
  • whereas G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • envying G2205 (ζῆλος) — properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy,…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • strife G2054 (ἔρις) — a quarrel, i.e. (by implication) wrangling
  • divisions G1370 (διχοστασία) — disunion, i.e. (figuratively) dissension
  • are ye G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • as G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

4 For when one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not men?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • while G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this one, the former, etc.)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • of Apollos G625 (Ἀπολλῶς) — Apollos, an Israelite
  • are ye G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3780 (οὐχί) — not indeed
  • carnal G4559 (σαρκικός) — pertaining to flesh, i.e. (by extension) bodily, temporal, or (by implication) animal, unregenerate

5 What then is Apollos? and what is Paul? Ministers through whom ye believed; and each as the Lord gave to him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Apollos G625 (Ἀπολλῶς) — Apollos, an Israelite
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • ministers G1249 (διάκονος) — an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deacone…
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • gave to G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every

6 I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have planted G5452 (φυτεύω) — to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
  • Apollos G625 (Ἀπολλῶς) — Apollos, an Israelite
  • watered G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • gave the increase G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)

7 So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • So then G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not even
  • is he G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • that planteth G5452 (φυτεύω) — to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
  • any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • he that watereth G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that giveth the increase G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)

8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: but each shall receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • planteth G5452 (φυτεύω) — to set out in the earth, i.e. implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • watereth G4222 (ποτίζω) — to furnish drink, irrigate
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • labour G2873 (κόπος) — a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains

9 For we are God’s fellow-workers: ye are God’s husbandry, God’s building.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • labourers together G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
  • with God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • God’s G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • husbandry G1091 (γεώργιον) — cultivable, i.e. a farm
  • building G3619 (οἰκοδομή) — architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively, confirmation

10 According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • According to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • a wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • masterbuilder G753 (ἀρχιτέκτων) — a chief constructor, i.e. "architect"
  • I have laid G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • the foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • another G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • buildeth thereon G2026 (ἐποικοδομέω) — to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • let G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • take heed G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • he buildeth thereupon G2026 (ἐποικοδομέω) — to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up

11 For other foundation can no man lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • other G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
  • can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • lay G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • than G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • that is laid G2749 (κεῖμαι) — to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

12 But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • build G2026 (ἐποικοδομέω) — to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • foundation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
  • gold G5557 (χρυσός) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
  • silver G696 (ἄργυρος) — silver (the metal, in the articles or coin)
  • precious G5093 (τίμιος) — valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
  • stones G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)
  • wood G3586 (ξύλον) — timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden article or substance
  • hay G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
  • stubble G2562 (καλάμη) — a stalk of grain, i.e. (collectively) stubble

13 each man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire itself shall prove each man’s work of what sort it is.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Every man’s G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
  • work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • shall be made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • manifest G5318 (φανερός) — shining, i.e. apparent (literally or figuratively); neuter (as adverb) publicly, externally
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • shall declare it G1213 (δηλόω) — to make plain (by words)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • it shall be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the fire G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)
  • shall try G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
  • of what sort G3697 (ὁποῖος) — of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent of quality)
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

14 If any man’s work shall abide which he built thereon, he shall receive a reward.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man’s G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath built thereupon G2026 (ἐποικοδομέω) — to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear up
  • he shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • a reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad

15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as through fire.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man’s G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • shall be burned G2618 (κατακαίω) — to burn down (to the ground), i.e. consume wholly
  • he shall suffer loss G2210 (ζημιόω) — to injure, i.e. (reflexively or passively) to experience detriment
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • shall be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)

16 Know ye not that ye are a temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Know ye G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the temple G3485 (ναός) — a fane, shrine, temple
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • dwelleth G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

17 If any man destroyeth the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, and such are ye.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • defile G5351 (φθείρω) — properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)
  • the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the temple G3485 (ναός) — a fane, shrine, temple
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • shall G5351 (φθείρω) — properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • destroy G5351 (φθείρω) — properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man thinketh that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) — to seduce wholly
  • no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • deceive G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) — to seduce wholly
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • seemeth G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • let him become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a fool G3474 (μωρός) — dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he may be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)

19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He that taketh the wise in their craftiness:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • foolishness G3472 (μωρία) — silliness, i.e. absurdity
  • with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • it is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • He taketh G1405 (δράσσομαι) — to grasp, i.e. (figuratively) entrap
  • the wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • their own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • craftiness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • craftiness G3834 (πανουργία) — adroitness, i.e. (in a bad sense) trickery or sophistry

20 and again, The Lord knoweth the reasonings of the wise, that they are vain.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Job 11:11 · Psalms 2:1 · Psalms 94:11 · Romans 1:21 · Colossians 2:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • the thoughts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the thoughts G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
  • of the wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • vain G3152 (μάταιος) — empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol

21 Wherefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • let G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
  • no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • glory G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • yours G4771 (σύ) — thou

22 whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
  • Apollos G625 (Ἀπολλῶς) — Apollos, an Israelite
  • Cephas G2786 (Κηφᾶς) — the Rock; Cephas (i.e. Kepha), a surname of Peter
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • things present G1764 (ἐνίστημι) — to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend, (participle) be instant
  • things to come G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • yours G4771 (σύ) — thou

23 and ye are Christ’s; and Christ is God’s.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • are Christ’s G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • God’s G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very