1 In like manner, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Likewise G3668 (ὁμοίως) — similarly
- ye wives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ye wives G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- in subjection G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- to your own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- obey not G544 (ἀπειθέω) — to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
- the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the 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…
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- may G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- without G427 (ἄνευ) — without
- be won G2770 (κερδαίνω) — to gain (literally or figuratively)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- of the wives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the wives G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
2 beholding your chaste behavior coupled with fear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- While they behold G2029 (ἐποπτεύω) — to inspect, i.e. watch
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- chaste G53 (ἁγνός) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent,
modest, perfect
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
3 Whose adorning let it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- adorning G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- let it G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- that outward G1855 (ἔξωθεν) — external(-ly)
- of plaiting G1708 (ἐμπλοκή) — elaborate braiding of the hair
- the hair G2359 (θρίξ) — of uncertain derivation; hair
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of wearing G4025 (περίθεσις) — a putting all around, i.e. decorating oneself
with
- of gold G5553 (χρυσίον) — a golden article, i.e. gold plating, ornament, or
coin
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- of putting on G1745 (ἔνδυσις) — investment with clothing
- of apparel G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner
or outer)
4 but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the hidden G2927 (κρυπτός) — concealed, i.e. private
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of the heart G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- that which is not corruptible G862 (ἄφθαρτος) — undecaying
(in essence or continuance)
- of a meek G4239 (πραΰς) — mild, i.e. (by implication) humble
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- quiet G2272 (ἡσύχιος) — properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e.
(by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
- 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…
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in the sight G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(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
- of great price G4185 (πολυτελής) — extremely expensive
5 For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands: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)
- after this manner G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- in the old time G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- the holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- women G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- who trusted G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- in 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…
- 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
- adorned G2885 (κοσμέω) — to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or
figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
- themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- being in subjection G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- unto their own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose children ye now are, if ye do well, and are not put in fear by any terror.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Even as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- Sarah G4564 (Σάῤῥα) — Sarra (i.e. Sarah), the wife of
Abraham
- obeyed G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
- calling G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- him 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
- lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- daughters G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- ye are 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 long as ye do well G15 (ἀγαθοποιέω) — to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- are G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- afraid G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- with any G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- amazement G4423 (πτόησις) — alarm
7 Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Likewise G3668 (ὁμοίως) — similarly
- ye husbands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ye husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- dwell with G4924 (συνοικέω) — to reside together (as a family)
- 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)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- giving G632 (ἀπονέμω) — to apportion, i.e. bestow
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- unto the wife G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto the wife G1134 (γυναικεῖος) — feminine
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- unto the weaker G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus
(literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the
usefulness of the husband])
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- being heirs together G4789 (συγκληρονόμος) — a co-heir, i.e. (by analogy) participant in
common
- of 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 life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- be G1581 (ἐκκόπτω) — to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- hindered G1581 (ἐκκόπτω) — to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
8 Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- Finally G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- of one mind G3675 (ὁμόφρων) — like-minded, i.e. harmonious
- having compassion one of another G4835 (συμπαθής) — having a fellow-feeling ("sympathetic"), i.e. (by
implication) mutually commiserative
- love as brethren G5361 (φιλάδελφος) — fond of brethren, i.e. fraternal
- pitiful G2155 (εὔσπλαγχνος) — well compassioned, i.e. sympathetic
- courteous G5391 (φιλόφρων) — friendly of mind, i.e. kind
9 not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- rendering G591 (ἀποδίδωμι) — to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various
applications)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- for G473 (ἀντί) — opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in
addition to)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- railing G3059 (λοιδορία) — slander or vituperation
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- contrariwise G5121 (τοὐναντίον) — on the
contrary
- blessing G2127 (εὐλογέω) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously)
to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
- knowing 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…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- ye are G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- thereunto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye should inherit G2816 (κληρονομέω) — to be an heir to (literally or figuratively)
- a blessing G2129 (εὐλογία) — fine speaking, i.e. elegance of language;
commendation ("eulogy"), i.e. (reverentially) adoration; religiously,
benediction; by implication, consecration; by…
10 For, He that would love life, And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips that they speak no guile: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)
- he that 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…
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (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
- see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- days 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…
- let him refrain G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively),
i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
- his 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
- tongue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language
(specially, one naturally unacquired)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- lips G5491 (χεῖλος) — a lip (as a pouring place);
figuratively, a margin (of water)
- that they speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- guile G1388 (δόλος) — a trick (bait), i.e. (figuratively) wile
11 And let him turn away from evil, and do good; Let him seek peace, and pursue it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let him eschew G1578 (ἐκκλίνω) — to deviate, i.e. (absolutely) to shun (literally
or figuratively), or (relatively) to decline (from piety)
- G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- let him seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- ensue G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- it 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
12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication,
vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- over 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…
- the righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- his 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
- ears G3775 (οὖς) — the ear (physically or mentally)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- their 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
- prayers G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- against 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…
- them that do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?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
- who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- he that will harm G2559 (κακόω) — to injure; figuratively, to exasperate
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- ye 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.)
- followers G3402 (μιμητής) — an imitator
- of that which is good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- ye suffer G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- righteousness’ sake G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- happy G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely
blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- be G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- afraid G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- of their 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
- terror G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- be troubled G5015 (ταράσσω) — to stir or agitate (roil water)
15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- sanctify G37 (ἁγιάζω) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate;
(mentally) to venerate
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- 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
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- ready G2092 (ἕτοιμος) — adjusted, i.e. ready
- always G104 (ἀεί) — "ever," by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly
- 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…
- an answer G627 (ἀπολογία) — a plea ("apology")
- to every man G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that asketh G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- a reason 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 G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
16 having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- a good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- whereas G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- they speak evil G2635 (καταλαλέω) — to be a traducer, i.e. to slander
- of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- of evildoers G2555 (κακοποιός) — a bad-doer; (specially), a criminal
- they may be ashamed G2617 (καταισχύνω) — to shame down, i.e. disgrace or (by implication)
put to the blush
- that falsely accuse G1908 (ἐπηρεάζω) — to insult,
slander
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- conversation G391 (ἀναστροφή) — behavior
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.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)
- better G2909 (κρείττων) — stronger, i.e. (figuratively)
better, i.e. nobler
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- the will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- 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
- be so G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- that ye suffer G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- for well doing G15 (ἀγαθοποιέω) — to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- for evil doing G2554 (κακοποιέω) — to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or
(genitive) to sin
18 Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hath G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- once G530 (ἅπαξ) — one (or a single) time (numerically or
conclusively)
- suffered G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- the just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent,
holy (absolutely or relatively)
- 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…
- the unjust G94 (ἄδικος) — unjust; by extension wicked;
by implication, treacherous; specially, heathen
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- he might bring G4317 (προσάγω) — to lead towards, i.e. (transitively) to conduct near
(summon, present), or (intransitively) to approach
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- being put to death G2289 (θανατόω)
- in the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- quickened G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or
figuratively)
- by the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by 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…
19 in which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- By G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he went G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- and preached G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially
divine truth (the gospel)
- unto the spirits 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…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- prison G5438 (φυλακή) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person;
figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a
division of day or night), lite…
20 that aforetime were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Which sometime G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- were disobedient G544 (ἀπειθέω) — to disbelieve (wilfully and perversely)
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- once G530 (ἅπαξ) — one (or a single) time (numerically or
conclusively)
- the longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- 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
- waited G1551 (ἐκδέχομαι) — to accept from some source, i.e. (by implication)
to await
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the days 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…
- of Noah G3575 (Νῶε) — Noë, (i.e. Noäch), a patriarch
- while the ark G2787 (κιβωτός) — a box, i.e. the sacred ark and that of
Noah
- was a preparing G2680 (κατασκευάζω) — to prepare thoroughly (properly,
by external equipment; whereas refers rather to internal
fitness); by implication, to construct, create
- wherein G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- few G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or
value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- eight G3638 (ὀκτώ) — "eight"
- souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- were saved G1295 (διασώζω) — to save thoroughly, i.e. (by implication or
analogy) to cure, preserve, rescue, etc.
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or
figuratively
21 which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The like figure G499 (ἀντίτυπον) — corresponding ("antitype"), i.e.
a representative, counterpart
- whereunto G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- baptism G908 (βάπτισμα) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
- doth G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- save G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the putting away G595 (ἀπόθεσις) — a laying aside (literally or figuratively)
- of the filth G4509 (ῥύπος) — dirt, i.e. (morally) depravity
- of the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the answer G1906 (ἐπερώτημα) — an inquiry
- of a good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from
death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or
(figuratively) a (moral) recov…
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
22 who is on the right hand of God, having gone into heaven; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is gone G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e.
travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,
die), live, etc.);
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- and is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually
takes)
- 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
- angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- authorities G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- powers G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- being made subject G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- unto him 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