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1 Timothy 1

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Saviour, and Christ Jesus our hope;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • 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
  • by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the commandment G2003 (ἐπιταγή) — an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • 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
  • hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence

2 unto Timothy, my true child in faith: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Unto Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • own G1103 (γνήσιος) — legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine
  • son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the 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…
  • 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…
  • mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially active)
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • 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
  • 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)

3 As I exhorted thee to tarry at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • I besought G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to abide still G4357 (προσμένω) — to stay further, i.e. remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Ephesus G2181 (Ἔφεσος) — Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
  • when I went 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
  • Macedonia G3109 (Μακεδονία) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • thou mightest charge G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • that they teach G2085 (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) — to instruct differently
  • no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • other doctrine G2085 (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) — to instruct differently

4 neither to give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questionings, rather than a dispensation of God which is in faith; so do I now.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • give heed to G4337 (προσέχω) — (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
  • fables G3454 (μῦθος) — a tale, i.e. fiction ("myth")
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • endless G562 (ἀπέραντος) — unfinished, i.e. (by implication) interminable
  • genealogies G1076 (γενεαλογία) — tracing by generations, i.e. "genealogy"
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • minister G3930 (παρέχω) — to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion
  • questions G2214 (ζήτησις) — a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its theme
  • rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • godly G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • edifying G3620 (οἰκοδομία) — confirmation
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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…

5 But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned:

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.
  • the end 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…
  • of the commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the commandment G3852 (παραγγελία) — a mandate
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • a pure G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
  • heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
  • 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…
  • unfeigned G505 (ἀνυπόκριτος) — undissembled, i.e. sincere

6 from which things some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talking;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • From which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • having swerved G795 (ἀστοχέω) — to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth
  • have turned aside G1624 (ἐκτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally or figuratively)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • vain babbling G3150 (ματαιολογία) — random talk, i.e. babble

7 desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • Desiring G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • teachers of the law G3547 (νομοδιδάσκαλος) — an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi
  • understanding G3539 (νοιέω) — to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed
  • neither G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they 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…
  • nor G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or nor; also, not even
  • whereof 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…
  • they affirm G1226 (διαβεβαιόομαι) — to confirm thoroughly (by words), i.e. asseverate

8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we 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…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • 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…
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • use G5530 (χράομαι) — to furnish what is needed; (give an oracle, "graze" (touch slightly), light upon, etc.), i.e. (by implication) to employ or (by extension) to act towards one…
  • 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
  • lawfully G3545 (νομίμως) — legitimately (specially, agreeably to the rules of the lists)

9 as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • 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…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
  • is G2749 (κεῖμαι) — to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • made for G2749 (κεῖμαι) — to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
  • a righteous man G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • for the lawless G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively) not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • disobedient G506 (ἀνυπότακτος) — unsubdued, i.e. insubordinate (in fact or temper)
  • for the ungodly G765 (ἀσεβής) — irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked
  • for sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • for unholy G462 (ἀνόσιος) — wicked
  • profane G952 (βέβηλος) — accessible (as by crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions) heathenish, wicked
  • for murderers of fathers G3964 (πατραλῴας) — a parricide
  • murderers of mothers G3389 (μητραλῴας) — a mother-thresher, i.e. matricide
  • for manslayers G409 (ἀνδροφόνος) — a murderer

10 for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • For whoremongers G4205 (πόρνος) — a (male) prostitute (as venal), i.e. (by analogy) a debauchee (libertine)
  • for them that defile themselves with mankind G733 (ἀρσενοκοίτης) — a sodomite
  • for menstealers G405 (ἀνδραποδιστής) — an enslaver (as bringing men to his feet)
  • for liars G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
  • for perjured persons G1965 (ἐπίορκος) — on oath, i.e. (falsely) a forswearer
  • 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.
  • there be G480 (ἀντίκειμαι) — to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • other thing G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • that is contrary to G480 (ἀντίκειμαι) — to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively, repugnant) to
  • sound G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
  • doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)

11 according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • According to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the glorious G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • of the blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was committed to 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)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • trust 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)

12 I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I thank 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…
  • I thank G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • who hath enabled G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • who hath enabled G1743 (ἐνδυναμόω) — to empower
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • for that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he counted G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
  • faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • putting me 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…
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the ministry G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)

13 though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Who was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • before G4386 (πρότερον) — previously
  • a blasphemer G989 (βλάσφημος) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • a persecutor G1376 (διώκτης) — a persecutor
  • injurious G5197 (ὑβριστής) — an insulter, i.e. maltreater
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • I obtained mercy G1653 (ἐλεέω) — to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • ignorantly G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • unbelief G570 (ἀπιστία) — faithlessness, i.e. (negatively) disbelief (lack of Christian faith), or (positively) unfaithfulness (disobedience)

14 and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • 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)
  • was exceeding abundant G5250 (ὑπερπλεονάζω) — to superabound
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • 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
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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

15 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • This G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • saying 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise)
  • of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • acceptation G594 (ἀποδοχή) — acceptance
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • 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
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • to save G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • chief G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)

16 howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Howbeit G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • this cause G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • I obtained mercy G1653 (ἐλεέω) — to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • 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
  • might shew forth G1731 (ἐνδείκνυμι) — to indicate (by word or act)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude
  • for 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…
  • a pattern G5296 (ὑποτύπωσις) — typification under (after), i.e. (concretely) a sketch (figuratively) for imitation
  • to them which should hereafter G3195 (μέλλω) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, poss…
  • 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)
  • on 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…
  • 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
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)

17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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.
  • unto the King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • eternal G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eternal G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • immortal G862 (ἄφθαρτος) — undecaying (in essence or continuance)
  • invisible G517 (ἀόρατος) — invisible
  • the only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere
  • wise G4680 (σοφός) — wise (in a most general application)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • 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
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • and ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • and ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)

18 This charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • charge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • charge G3852 (παραγγελία) — a mandate
  • I commit G3908 (παρατίθημι) — to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • the prophecies G4394 (προφητεία) — prediction (scriptural or other)
  • which went before G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time [particle previous])
  • on 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…
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • thou G4754 (στρατεύομαι) — to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, 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
  • mightest war G4754 (στρατεύομαι) — to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
  • a 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…
  • warfare G4752 (στρατεία) — military service, i.e. (figuratively) the apostolic career (as one of hardship and danger)

19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Holding G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • 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
  • a good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • having put away G683 (ἀπωθέομαι) — to push off, figuratively, to reject
  • 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…
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • have made shipwreck G3489 (ναυαγέω) — to be shipwrecked (stranded, "navigate"), literally or figuratively

20 of whom is Hymenæus and Alexander; whom I delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Hymenaeus G5211 (Ὑμεναῖος) — "hymenæal"; Hymenæus, an opponent of Christianity
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Alexander G223 (Ἀλέξανδρος) — man-defender; Alexander, the name of three Israelites and one other man
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I have delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • unto Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the accuser, i.e. the devil
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • they may learn G3811 (παιδεύω) — to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • to blaspheme G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously