1 Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rebuke G1969 (ἐπιπλήσσω) — to chastise, i.e. (with words) to
upbraid
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- an elder G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- intreat G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- the younger men G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
2 the elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, in all purity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The elder women G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- mothers G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively,
immediate or remote)
- the younger G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- sisters G79 (ἀδελφή) — a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- purity G47 (ἁγνεία) — cleanliness (the quality), i.e. (specially)
chastity
3 Honor widows that are widows indeed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Honour G5091 (τιμάω) — to prize, i.e. fix a valuation upon; by implication, to
revere
- widows G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- that are G3689 (ὄντως) — really
- indeed G3689 (ὄντως) — really
4 But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- widow G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- nephews G1549 (ἔκγονον) — a descendant,
i.e. (specially) grandchild
- let them learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- to shew piety G2151 (εὐσεβέω) — to be pious, i.e. (towards God) to worship, or (towards
parents) to respect (support)
- at home G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- at home G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or
figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, 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 requite G591 (ἀποδίδωμι) — to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various
applications)
- their parents G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- their parents G4269 (πρόγονος) — an ancestor, (grand-)parent
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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…
- acceptable G587 (ἀπόδεκτος) — accepted, i.e. agreeable
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- 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
- G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- G287 (ἀμοιβή) — requital
5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, hath her hope set on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- she that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- is G3689 (ὄντως) — really
- a widow G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- indeed G3689 (ὄντως) — really
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- desolate G3443 (μονόω) — to isolate, i.e. bereave
- trusteth G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- continueth in G4357 (προσμένω) — to stay further, i.e. remain in a place, with a
person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in
- supplications G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- supplications G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
- prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- prayers G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
- night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
- 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…
6 But she that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she liveth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- she that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- liveth in pleasure G4684 (σπαταλάω) — to be voluptuous
- is dead G2348 (θνήσκω) — to die (literally or
figuratively)
- while she liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
7 These things also command, that they may be without reproach.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
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- give in charge G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by
implication) to enjoin
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- blameless G423 (ἀνεπίληπτος) — not
arrested, i.e. (by implication) inculpable
8 But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.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.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- provide G4306 (προνοέω) — to consider in advance, i.e. look out for
beforehand (actively, by way of maintenance for others; middle voice
by way of circumspection for oneself)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- for G4306 (προνοέω) — to consider in advance, i.e. look out for
beforehand (actively, by way of maintenance for others; middle voice
by way of circumspection for oneself)
- his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- specially G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or
particularly
- for those of his own house G3609 (οἰκεῖος) — domestic, i.e. (as noun), a relative, adherent
- he hath denied G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- worse G5501 (χείρων) — from an obsolete equivalent
(of uncertain derivation); more evil or aggravated
(physically, mentally or morally)
- than an infidel G571 (ἄπιστος) — (actively) disbelieving,
i.e. without Christian faith (specially, a heathen); (passively)
untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing)
9 Let none be enrolled as a widow under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let G2639 (καταλέγω) — to lay down, i.e.
(figuratively) to enrol
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- a widow G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- be taken into the number G2639 (καταλέγω) — to lay down, i.e.
(figuratively) to enrol
- under G1640 (ἐλάσσων) — smaller (in size, quantity, age or
quality)
- threescore G1835 (ἑξήκοντα) — sixty
- years old G2094 (ἔτος) — a year
- having been G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- the wife G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
- of one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
10 well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Well reported of G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- for G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- she have brought up children G5044 (τεκνοτροφέω) — to be a childrearer, i.e. fulfil the
duties of a female parent
- she have lodged strangers G3580 (ξενοδοχέω) — to be hospitable
- she have washed G3538 (νίπτω) — to cleanse (especially the hands or the feet or the face);
ceremonially, to perform ablution
- the saints’ G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
- she have relieved G1884 (ἐπαρκέω) — to avail for, i.e. help
- the afflicted G2346 (θλίβω) — to crowd (literally or
figuratively)
- she have diligently followed G1872 (ἐπακολουθέω) — to accompany
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
11 But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the younger G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- widows G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- refuse G3868 (παραιτέομαι) — to beg off, i.e. deprecate,
decline, shun
- 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 have begun to wax wanton against G2691 (καταστρηνιάω) — to become voluptuous against
- Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- they will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- marry G1060 (γαμέω) — to wed (of either sex)
12 having condemnation, because they have rejected their first pledge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- damnation G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- they have cast off G114 (ἀθετέω) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or
violate
- their G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- first G4413 (πρῶτος) — foremost (in time, place, order or
importance)
- 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…
13 And withal they learn also to be idle, going about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- withal G260 (ἅμα) — properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a
preposition or adverb denoting close association
- they learn G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- idle G692 (ἀργός) — inactive, i.e. unemployed;
(by implication) lazy, useless
- wandering about G4022 (περιέρχομαι) — to come all around, i.e.
stroll, vacillate, veer
- from house to house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- from house to house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- tattlers G5397 (φλύαρος) — a garrulous person, i.e. prater
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- busybodies G4021 (περίεργος) — working all around, i.e. officious (meddlesome,
neuter plural magic)
- speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- things which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- they ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, give no occasion to the adversary for reviling:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G5484 (χάριν) — through favor of, i.e. on
account of
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be
willing
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- that G1060 (γαμέω) — to wed (of either sex)
- the younger women G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- marry G1060 (γαμέω) — to wed (of either sex)
- bear children G5041 (τεκνογονέω) — to be a child-bearer,
i.e. parent (mother)
- guide the house G3616 (οἰκοδεσποτέω) — to be the head of (i.e. rule) a family
- give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- none G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- occasion G874 (ἀφορμή) — a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively)
an opportunity
- to the adversary G480 (ἀντίκειμαι) — to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively,
repugnant) to
- to speak reproachfully G3059 (λοιδορία) — slander or vituperation
15 for already some are turned aside after Satan.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)
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- are G1624 (ἐκτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally
or figuratively)
- already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- turned aside G1624 (ἐκτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally
or figuratively)
- after G3694 (ὀπίσω) — to the back, i.e.
aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun)
- Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the
accuser, i.e. the devil
16 If any woman that believeth hath widows, let her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- man G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- woman G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- that believeth G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- widows G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband),
literally or figuratively
- let them relieve G1884 (ἐπαρκέω) — to avail for, i.e. help
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- let G916 (βαρέω) — to weigh down (figuratively)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- be charged G916 (βαρέω) — to weigh down (figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- it may relieve G1884 (ἐπαρκέω) — to avail for, i.e. help
- them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- are G3689 (ὄντως) — really
- indeed G3689 (ὄντως) — really
17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Let G515 (ἀξιόω) — to deem entitled or fit
- the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- that rule G4291 (προΐστημι) — to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by
implication) to practise
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
- be counted worthy G515 (ἀξιόω) — to deem entitled or fit
- of double G1362 (διπλοῦς) — two-fold
- 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
- especially G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or
particularly
- they who labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- in 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…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when he treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy of his hire.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)
- the scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- saith 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…
- Thou shalt G5392 (φιμόω) — to muzzle
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- muzzle G5392 (φιμόω) — to muzzle
- the ox G1016 (βοῦς) — an ox (as grazing), i.e. an animal of
that species ("beef")
- that treadeth out the grain G248 (ἀλοάω) — to tread out grain
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- The labourer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The labourer G2040 (ἐργάτης) — a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
- worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing
praise)
- of 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
- reward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- reward G3408 (μισθός) — pay for service (literally or
figuratively), good or bad
19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.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
- G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- Against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- an elder G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- receive G3858 (παραδέχομαι) — to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication)
delight in
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- an accusation G2724 (κατηγορία) — a complaint ("category"), i.e. criminal charge
- but G1622 (ἐκτός) — the exterior; figuratively (as a preposition) aside from,
besides
- before 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…
- two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
- witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or
figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
20 Them that sin reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Them that sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- rebuke G1651 (ἐλέγχω) — to confute, admonish
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- others G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- may G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
21 I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I charge G1263 (διαμαρτύρομαι) — to attest or protest earnestly, or (by
implication) hortatively
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- 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
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- the elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
- angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- thou observe G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- preferring one before another G4299 (πρόκριμα) — a prejudgment (prejudice), i.e.
prepossession
- doing G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- 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)
- partiality G4346 (πρόσκλισις) — a leaning towards, i.e.
(figuratively) proclivity (favoritism)
22 Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lay G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
- hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- suddenly G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
- on G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
- no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- be partaker of G2841 (κοινωνέω) — to share with others (objectively or
subjectively)
- other men’s G245 (ἀλλότριος) — another's, i.e. not one's own; by extension foreign, not
akin, hostile
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- keep 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…
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- pure G53 (ἁγνός) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent,
modest, perfect
23 Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Drink G5202 (ὑδροποτέω) — to be a
water-drinker, i.e. to abstain from vinous beverages
- no longer G3371 (μηκέτι) — no further
- water G5202 (ὑδροποτέω) — to be a
water-drinker, i.e. to abstain from vinous beverages
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- 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…
- a little G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or
value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
- wine G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally
or figuratively)
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- stomach’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- stomach’s G4751 (στόμαχος) — an orifice (the gullet), i.e. (specially), the
"stomach"
- sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
- often G4437 (πυκνός) — clasped (thick), i.e. (figuratively) frequent;
neuter plural (as adverb) frequently
- infirmities G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady;
morally, frailty
24 Some men’s sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- men’s G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- open beforehand G4271 (πρόδηλος) — plain before all men, i.e. obvious
- going before G4254 (προάγω) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to
precede (in place or time [particle previous])
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- they follow after G1872 (ἐπακολουθέω) — to accompany
25 In like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Likewise 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
- the good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the 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…
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- manifest beforehand G4271 (πρόδηλος) — plain before all men, i.e. obvious
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- they that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- they that are G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- otherwise G247 (ἄλλως) — differently
- cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- be hid G2928 (κρύπτω) — to conceal (properly, by covering)