1 But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that aught be written unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- 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 times G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the times G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the seasons G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the seasons G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- 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 G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
- that I write unto G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.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)
- 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
- 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…
- perfectly G199 (ἀκριβῶς) — exactly
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a thief G2812 (κλέπτης) — a stealer (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
3 When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.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)
- when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less
uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
- they shall 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…
- Peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- safety G803 (ἀσφάλεια) — security (literally or figuratively)
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- sudden G160 (αἰφνίδιος) — unexpected, i.e. (adverbially)
suddenly
- destruction G3639 (ὄλεθρος) — ruin, i.e.
death, punishment
- cometh G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various
applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
- upon 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
- as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- travail G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- travail G5604 (ὠδίν) — a pang or throe, especially of childbirth
- upon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- child G1064 (γαστήρ) — the stomach; by analogy, the matrix;
figuratively, a gourmand
- they shall 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
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- escape G1628 (ἐκφεύγω) — to flee out
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- that day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- should overtake G2638 (καταλαμβάνω) — to take eagerly, i.e. seize, possess, etc.
(literally or figuratively)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a thief G2812 (κλέπτης) — a stealer (literally or figuratively)
5 for ye are all sons of light, and sons of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- of the night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
- nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- of darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or
figuratively)
6 so then let us not sleep, as do the rest, but let us watch and be sober.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- let us G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- sleep G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- others G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- let us watch G1127 (γρηγορεύω) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (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
- be sober G3525 (νήφω) — to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e.
(figuratively) be discreet
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that are drunken are drunken in the night.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)
- they G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- that sleep G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- sleep G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- in the night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (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
- they G3184 (μεθύω) — to drink to intoxication, i.e. get
drunk
- that be drunken G3182 (μεθύσκω) — to intoxicate
- are drunken G3184 (μεθύω) — to drink to intoxication, i.e. get
drunk
8 But let us, since we are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- let G3525 (νήφω) — to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e.
(figuratively) be discreet
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- who are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- of the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- be sober G3525 (νήφω) — to abstain from wine (keep sober), i.e.
(figuratively) be discreet
- putting on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- the breastplate G2382 (θώραξ) — the chest ("thorax"), i.e. (by implication) a
corslet
- of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- for an helmet G4030 (περικεφαλαία) — encirclement of the head,
i.e. a helmet
- the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- of salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
9 For God appointed us not unto wrath, but unto the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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 G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively;
properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from
, which properly denote…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- appointed G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively;
properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from
, which properly denote…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- obtain G4047 (περιποίησις) — acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension,
preservation
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
10 who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- we wake G1127 (γρηγορεύω) — to keep awake, i.e. watch (literally or figuratively)
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- sleep G2518 (καθεύδω) — to lie down to rest, i.e. (by
implication) to fall asleep (literally or figuratively)
- we should live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- 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.
- 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
11 Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- comfort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- yourselves together G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- edify G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or
(figuratively) confirm
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- another G1520 (εἷς) — one
- even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
12 But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;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.
- 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 )
- to 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…
- them which labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- are over G4291 (προΐστημι) — to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by
implication) to practise
- 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)
- admonish G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to
caution or reprove gently
13 and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.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
- to esteem G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- 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
- very 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…
- highly G4053 (περισσός) — superabundant (in quantity) or
superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with
) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- work’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- work’s G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- be at peace G1514 (εἰρηνεύω) — to be (act) peaceful
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
14 And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we exhort 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 )
- warn G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to
caution or reprove gently
- them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unruly G813 (ἄτακτος) — unarranged,
i.e. (by implication) insubordinate (religiously)
- comfort G3888 (παραμυθέομαι) — to relate
near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console
- the feebleminded G3642 (ὀλιγόψυχος) — little-spirited, i.e.
faint-hearted
- support G472 (ἀντέχομαι) — to hold oneself opposite to,
i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for
- the weak G772 (ἀσθενής) — strengthless (in
various applications, literal, figurative and moral)
- be patient G3114 (μακροθυμέω) — to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively)
forbearing or (subjectively) patient
- 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…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- See G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- that none G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- render 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)
- unto any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- ever G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- follow G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- that which is good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- among G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- yourselves G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to 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
- G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
16 Rejoice always;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- evermore G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
17 pray without ceasing;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
- without ceasing G89 (ἀδιαλείπτως) — uninterruptedly, i.e. without omission (on an
appropriate occasion)
18 in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- every thing G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- give thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude
(towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
- 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)
- the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- concerning G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
19 Quench not the Spirit;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Quench G4570 (σβέννυμι) — to extinguish
(literally or figuratively)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
20 despise not prophesyings;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Despise G1848 (ἐξουθενέω)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- prophesyings G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
21 prove all things; hold fast 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)
- Prove G1381 (δοκιμάζω) — to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to
approve
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- hold fast G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications
(literally or figuratively)
- that which is good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
22 abstain from every form of evil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- appearance G1491 (εἶδος) — a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively)
- of evil G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or
influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to
essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
23 And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the very 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
- 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
- of peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- sanctify G37 (ἁγιάζω) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate;
(mentally) to venerate
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- wholly G3651 (ὁλοτελής) — complete to the end, i.e. absolutely
perfect
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- whole G3648 (ὁλόκληρος) — complete in every part, i.e. perfectly sound (in
body)
- 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…
- soul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- soul 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…
- body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- be preserved G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- blameless G274 (ἀμέμπτως) — faultlessly
- unto G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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 our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who will also do it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- he that calleth G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- who 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
- will do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
25 Brethren, pray for us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
- 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…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
26 Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Greet G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold
in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to
welcome
- 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 )
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- an holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- kiss G5370 (φίλημα) — a kiss
27 I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I charge G3726 (ὁρκίζω) — to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly
enjoin
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- by the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- by the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- that G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
- this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- be read G314 (ἀναγινώσκω) — to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read
- unto all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively)
trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be
it)
- he first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or
importance)
- nto 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…
- he Thessalonians G2331 (Θεσσαλονικεύς) — a Thessalonican, i.e. inhabitant of
Thessalonice
- as written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- rom G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- thens. G116 (Ἀθῆναι) — Athenæ, the capitol of Greece