1 Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- account G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- of us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- of the ministers G5257 (ὑπηρέτης) — an under-oarsman, i.e.
(generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- stewards G3623 (οἰκονόμος) — a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or
overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal
agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the…
- of the mysteries G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery"
(through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious
rites)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
2 Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- Moreover G3063 (λοιπόν) — something remaining
(adverbially)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- it is required G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- stewards G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- stewards G3623 (οἰκονόμος) — a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or
overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal
agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the…
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- be found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- with me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- it G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a very small thing G1646 (ἐλάχιστος) — used as equivalent to ; least (in
size, amount, dignity, etc.)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I should be judged G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication)
investigate, interrogate, determine
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- man’s G442 (ἀνθρώπινος) — human
- judgment 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…
- yea G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I judge G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication)
investigate, interrogate, determine
- not G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- mine own self G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself
so likewise the dative case
,
and accusative case
4 For I know nothing against myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.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)
- I know G4894 (συνείδω) — to see completely; used (like its primary) only in
two past tenses, respectively meaning to understand or become aware,
and to be conscious or (clandestinely)…
- nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- by myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself
so likewise the dative case
,
and accusative case
- yet G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- am I G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- hereby G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that judgeth G350 (ἀνακρίνω) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. (by implication)
investigate, interrogate, determine
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
5 Wherefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then shall each man have his praise from God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- nothing G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively,
superior) to
- G302 (ἄν)
- the time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- 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)
- come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- will bring to light G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten
up (literally or figuratively)
- the hidden things G2927 (κρυπτός) — concealed, i.e. private
- of darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- will make manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- the counsels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the counsels G1012 (βουλή) — volition, i.e. (objectively) advice, or (by implication)
purpose
- of the hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- shall G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- have G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- praise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable
thing
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- 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
6 Now these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not to go beyond the things which are written; that no one of you be puffed up for the one against the other.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- I have in a figure transferred G3345 (μετασχηματίζω) — to transfigure or disguise;
figuratively, to apply (by accommodation)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- myself G1683 (ἐμαυτοῦ) — of myself
so likewise the dative case
,
and accusative case
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Apollos G625 (Ἀπολλῶς) — Apollos, an Israelite
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- your sakes G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye might learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- to think G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or
opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less
earnestly in a certain direction)…
- above G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- that which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- of you be puffed up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e.
(figuratively) make proud (haughty)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
7 For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?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)
- who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- maketh G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and
reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose;
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- to differ G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and
reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose;
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- hast thou G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- thou didst G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- thou didst receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- dost thou glory G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
- as if G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- thou hadst G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
8 Already are ye filled, already ye are become rich, ye have come to reign without us: yea and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- full G2880 (κορέννυμι) — to cram, i.e. glut or sate
- ye are rich G4147 (πλουτέω) — to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
- ye have reigned as kings G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- I would to God G3785 (ὄφελον) — I ought (wish), i.e.
(interjection) oh that!
- G1065 (γέ)
- ye did reign G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- might reign G4821 (συμβασιλεύω) — to be co-regent (figuratively)
- with you G4771 (σύ) — thou
9 For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and 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)
- I think G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same
meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or
uncertainly)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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
- hath set forth G584 (ἀποδείκνυμι) — to show off, i.e. exhibit; figuratively, to
demonstrate, i.e. accredit
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the apostles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- last G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
- as it were G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- appointed to death G1935 (ἐπιθανάτιος) — doomed to death
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we are 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.)
- a spectacle G2302 (θέατρον) — a place for public show ("theatre"), i.e. general
audience-room; by implication, a show itself
(figuratively)
- unto the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto 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))
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- to men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye have glory, but we have dishonor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We G1473 (ἐγώ)
- fools G3474 (μωρός) — dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e.
heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Christ’s sake G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- wise G5429 (φρόνιμος) — thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious
character; while denotes practical skill or acumen; and
indicates rather intelligence or mental…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- strong G2478 (ἰσχυρός) — forcible (literally or figuratively)
- honourable G1741 (ἔνδοξος) — in glory, i.e. splendid, (figuratively)
noble
- despised G820 (ἄτιμος) — (negatively) unhonoured or
(positively) dishonoured
11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling-place;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Even unto G891 (ἄχρι) — (of
time) until or (of place) up to
- this present G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- hour G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or
figuratively)
- we G3983 (πεινάω) — to
famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hunger G3983 (πεινάω) — to
famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- thirst G1372 (διψάω) — to thirst for (literally or
figuratively)
- are naked G1130 (γυμνητεύω) — to strip, i.e. (reflexively) go poorly
clad
- are buffeted G2852 (κολαφίζω) — to rap with the fist
- have no certain dwellingplace G790 (ἀστατέω) — to be
non-stationary, i.e. (figuratively) homeless
12 and we toil, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure;Cross references & Strong's
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
- labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- working G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- with our own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- being reviled G3058 (λοιδορέω) — to reproach, i.e. vilify
- we bless G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously)
to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
- being persecuted G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- we suffer it G430 (ἀνέχομαι) — to hold oneself up against, i.e.
(figuratively) put up with
13 being defamed, we entreat: we are made as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things, even until now.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Being defamed G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- we intreat G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- we are 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.)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- the filth G4027 (περικάθαρμα) — something cleaned off all around,
i.e. refuse (figuratively)
- of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of 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))
- the offscouring G4067 (περίψωμα) — something brushed all
around, i.e. off-scrapings (figuratively, scum)
- of all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- unto G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- this day G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
14 I write not these things to shame you, but to admonish you as my beloved children.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- to shame G1788 (ἐντρέπω) — to invert, i.e. (figuratively and
reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to
confound
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- sons G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- I warn G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to
caution or reprove gently
15 For though ye have ten thousand tutors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I begat you through the gospel.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)
- though G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- ye have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- ten thousand G3463 (μύριοι) — ten thousand; by extension, innumerably many
- instructors G3807 (παιδαγωγός) — a boy-leader, i.e. a servant
whose office it was to take the children to school; (by implication,
(figuratively) a tutor ("pædagogue"))
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- yet G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- have begotten G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but
by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
16 I beseech you therefore, be ye imitators of me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- I beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- be ye G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- followers G3402 (μιμητής) — an imitator
- of me G1473 (ἐγώ)
17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, who shall put you in remembrance of my ways which are in Christ, even as I teach everywhere in every church.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- this cause G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- have I sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- shall bring G363 (ἀναμιμνήσκω) — to remind; (reflexively) to recollect
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- remembrance G363 (ἀναμιμνήσκω) — to remind; (reflexively) to recollect
- of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- ways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ways G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
- which be 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
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- I teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- every where G3837 (πανταχοῦ) — universally
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
18 Now some are puffed up, as though I were not coming to you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- are puffed up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e.
(figuratively) make proud (haughty)
- as though G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- would G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I will come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- shortly G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- 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)
- will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- will know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the speech G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the speech G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of them which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- are puffed up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e.
(figuratively) make proud (haughty)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.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)
- the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a
realm (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- will ye G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- shall I come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a rod G4464 (ῥάβδος) — a stick or wand (as a cudgel, a cane or a baton
of royalty)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- and G5037 (τέ) — both or also
(properly, as correlation of )
- 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 meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility