1 Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Furthermore G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Furthermore G3063 (λοιπόν) — something remaining
(adverbially)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- we beseech G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication,
to request
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- exhort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- by 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)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- that as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- ye have received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in
any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an
office; figuratively, to learn
- of 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)…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in
what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as
exclamation, how much!
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- to 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)
- to please G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be
agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye would abound G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- more and more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
2 For ye know what charge we gave you through the Lord Jesus.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 know 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…
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- commandments G3852 (παραγγελία) — a mandate
- we gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye abstain from fornication;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)
- this 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)
- 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
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- sanctification G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sanctification G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
- that G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full;
(intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or
figuratively)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- should abstain G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full;
(intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or
figuratively)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- fornication G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fornication G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively,
idolatry
4 that each one of you know how to possess himself of his own vessel in sanctification and honor,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That 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…
- every one G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- should know how 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…
- to possess G2932 (κτάομαι) — to get, i.e. acquire (by any means; own)
- his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus
(literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the
usefulness of the husband])
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- sanctification G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- 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
5 not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who know not God;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
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the lust G3806 (πάθος) — properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e.
(subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)
- of concupiscence G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- as G2509 (καθάπερ) — exactly as
- the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- know 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…
- 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 that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- go beyond G5233 (ὑπερβαίνω) — to transcend, i.e. (figuratively) to
overreach
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- defraud G4122 (πλεονεκτέω) — to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach
- 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
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- matter G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- matter G4229 (πρᾶγμα) — a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object
(material)
- because that G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
- 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)
- the avenger G1558 (ἔκδικος) — carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
- 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…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- such G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- we G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict,
forewarn
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- have forewarned G4302 (προλέγω) — to say beforehand, i.e. predict,
forewarn
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- testified G1263 (διαμαρτύρομαι) — to attest or protest earnestly, or (by
implication) hortatively
7 For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.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)
- 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 G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- unto 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…
- uncleanness G167 (ἀκαθαρσία) — impurity (the quality), physically or morally
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- unto G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- holiness G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
8 Therefore he that rejecteth, rejecteth not man, but God, who giveth his Holy Spirit unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- He G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or
violate
- therefore G5105 (τοιγαροῦν) — truly for then, i.e.
consequently
- that despiseth G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or
violate
- despiseth G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or
violate
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- 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
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- 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
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
9 But concerning love of the brethren ye have no need that one write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- as touching 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…
- brotherly love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brotherly love G5360 (φιλαδελφία) — fraternal affection
- ye need G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- yourselves 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
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- taught of God G2312 (θεοδίδακτος) — divinely instructed
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
10 for indeed ye do it toward all the brethren that are in all Macedonia. But we exhort you, brethren, that ye abound more and more;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
- indeed G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- 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
- toward G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount,
time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
- Macedonia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Macedonia G3109 (Μακεδονία) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- that ye increase G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- more and more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
11 and that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your hands, even as we charged you;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
- that ye study G5389 (φιλοτιμέομαι) — to be fond of honor,
i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
- to be quiet G2270 (ἡσυχάζω) — to keep still (intransitively), i.e. refrain
from labor, meddlesomeness or speech
- to do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- business G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- to work G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- with G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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)
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- we commanded G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by
implication) to enjoin
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
12 that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye may 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)
- honestly G2156 (εὐσχημόνως) — decorously
- toward 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…
- them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- without G1854 (ἔξω) — out(-side, of doors), 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
- ye may have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- lack G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
- of nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
13 But we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that fall asleep; that ye sorrow not, even as the rest, who have no hope.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.
- I would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- have G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- to be ignorant G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- concerning 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…
- them which are asleep G2837 (κοιμάω) — to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to
slumber; figuratively, to decease
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye sorrow G3076 (λυπέω) — to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- others G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
- which have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also that are fallen asleep in Jesus will God bring with him.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)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we believe 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)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (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
- rose again G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or
intransitive)
- even so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- which sleep G2837 (κοιμάω) — to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to
slumber; figuratively, to decease
- in G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- will G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive,
(reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively)
induce
- 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
- bring G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive,
(reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively)
induce
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- 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
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we that are alive, that are left unto the coming of the Lord, shall in no wise precede them that are fallen asleep.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)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- we say 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…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- which are alive G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which are alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- remain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- remain G4035 (περιλείπω) — to leave all around, i.e. (passively)
survive
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- shall G5348 (φθάνω) — to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or
precede; by extension, to have arrived at
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- prevent G5348 (φθάνω) — to be beforehand, i.e. anticipate or
precede; by extension, to have arrived at
- them which are asleep G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- them which are asleep G2837 (κοιμάω) — to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to
slumber; figuratively, to decease
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven, with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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)
- 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 descend G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or
figuratively)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a shout G2752 (κέλευμα) — a cry of incitement
- the voice G5456 (φωνή) — a tone
(articulate, bestial or artificial); by implication, an address (for
any purpose), saying or language
- of the archangel G743 (ἀρχάγγελος) — a chief angel
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the trump G4536 (σάλπιγξ) — a
trumpet
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- shall rise G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or
intransitive)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
17 then we that are alive, that are left, shall together with them be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Then G1899 (ἔπειτα) — thereafter
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- which are alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- remain G4035 (περιλείπω) — to leave all around, i.e. (passively)
survive
- shall be caught up G726 (ἁρπάζω) — to seize (in various applications)
- together G260 (ἅμα) — properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a
preposition or adverb denoting close association
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- them 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
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the clouds G3507 (νεφέλη) — properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- meet G529 (ἀπάντησις) — a (friendly) encounter
- 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)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the air G109 (ἀήρ) — "air" (as naturally circumambient)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- shall we G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ever G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- comfort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- words G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- words 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…