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1 Timothy 2

1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I exhort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • that G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • supplications G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
  • prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • intercessions G1783 (ἔντευξις) — an interview, i.e. (specially) supplication
  • giving of thanks G2169 (εὐχαριστία) — gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
  • be made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

2 for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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…
  • kings G935 (βασιλεύς) — a sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • authority G5247 (ὑπεροχή) — prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we may lead G1236 (διάγω) — to pass time or life
  • a quiet G2263 (ἤρεμος) — tranquil
  • peaceable G2272 (ἡσύχιος) — properly, keeping one's seat (sedentary), i.e. (by implication) still (undisturbed, undisturbing)
  • life G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
  • godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
  • honesty G4587 (σεμνότης) — venerableness, i.e. probity

3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

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)
  • 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • acceptable G587 (ἀπόδεκτος) — accepted, i.e. agreeable
  • in the sight of G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Saviour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ

4 who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • will 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…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • to be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (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
  • to come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and 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
  • the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
  • of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth

5 For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ 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)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • mediator G3316 (μεσίτης) — a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor)
  • between God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • the man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • 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

6 who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Who gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • a ransom G487 (ἀντίλυτρον) — a redemption-price
  • 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…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • to be testified G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to be testified G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • in due G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time

7 whereunto I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I speak the truth, I lie not), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whereunto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Whereunto G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • am ordained 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…
  • a preacher G2783 (κῆρυξ) — a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the gospel)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • I speak 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…
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • lie G5574 (ψεύδομαι) — to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • a teacher G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
  • of 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)
  • 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…
  • verity G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth

8 I desire therefore that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • I will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • that G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • where G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • lifting up G1869 (ἐπαίρω) — to raise up (literally or figuratively)
  • holy G3741 (ὅσιος) — properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from , which denotes for…
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition)
  • 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • doubting G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate

9 In like manner, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefastness and sobriety; not with braided hair, and gold or pearls or costly raiment;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In like manner G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G2885 (κοσμέω) — to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
  • women G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • women G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • adorn G2885 (κοσμέω) — to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
  • themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • modest G2887 (κόσμιος) — orderly, i.e. decorous
  • apparel G2689 (καταστολή) — a deposit, i.e. (specially) costume
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • shamefacedness G127 (αἰδώς) — bashfulness, i.e. (towards men), modesty or (towards God) awe
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • sobriety G4997 (σωφροσύνη) — soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • broided hair G4117 (πλέγμα) — a plait (of hair)
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • gold G5557 (χρυσός) — gold; by extension, a golden article, as an ornament or coin
  • pearls G3135 (μαργαρίτης) — a pearl
  • costly G4185 (πολυτελής) — extremely expensive
  • array G2441 (ἱματισμός) — clothing

10 but (which becometh women professing godliness) through good works.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • becometh G4241 (πρέπω) — to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or…
  • women G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • professing G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
  • godliness G2317 (θεοσέβεια) — devoutness, i.e. piety
  • with G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

11 Let a woman learn in quietness with all subjection.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • silence G2271 (ἡσυχία) — (as noun) stillness, i.e. desistance from bustle or language
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • subjection G5292 (ὑποταγή) — subordination

12 But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have dominion over a man, but to be in quietness.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Corinthians 14:34
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I suffer G2010 (ἐπιτρέπω) — to turn over (transfer), i.e. allow
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • a woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • to teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • to usurp authority over G831 (αὐθεντέω) — to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate
  • the man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • silence G2271 (ἡσυχία) — (as noun) stillness, i.e. desistance from bustle or language

13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve;

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)
  • Adam G76 (Ἀδάμ) — Adam, the first man; typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative)
  • was G4111 (πλάσσω) — to mould, i.e. shape or fabricate
  • first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance)
  • formed G4111 (πλάσσω) — to mould, i.e. shape or fabricate
  • then G1534 (εἶτα) — a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
  • Eve G2096 (Εὖα) — Eua (or Eva, i.e. Chavvah), the first woman

14 and Adam was not beguiled, but the woman being beguiled hath fallen into transgression:

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
  • Adam G76 (Ἀδάμ) — Adam, the first man; typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative)
  • was G538 (ἀπατάω) — to cheat, i.e. delude
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • deceived G538 (ἀπατάω) — to cheat, i.e. delude
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the woman G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • being deceived G538 (ἀπατάω) — to cheat, i.e. delude
  • was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the transgression G3847 (παράβασις) — violation

15 but she shall be saved through her child-bearing, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with sobriety.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Notwithstanding G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • she shall be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • childbearing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • childbearing G5042 (τεκνογονία) — childbirth (parentage), i.e. (by implication) maternity (the performance of maternal duties)
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • they continue G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • holiness G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • sobriety G4997 (σωφροσύνη) — soundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control