1 Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Let G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- as many G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the yoke G2218 (ζυγός) — a
coupling, i.e. (figuratively) servitude (a law or obligation); also
(literally) the beam of the balance (as connecting the scales)
- count G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- their own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- masters G1203 (δεσπότης) — an absolute ruler
("despot")
- worthy G514 (ἄξιος) — deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing
praise)
- of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- 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
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- doctrine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- be G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- blasphemed G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.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.
- they that have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- believing G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- masters G1203 (δεσπότης) — an absolute ruler
("despot")
- let them G2706 (καταφρονέω) — to think against, i.e. disesteem
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- despise G2706 (καταφρονέω) — to think against, i.e. disesteem
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- do G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- service G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- partakers G482 (ἀντιλαμβάνομαι) — to take hold of in turn, i.e.
succor; also to participate
- of the benefit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the benefit G2108 (εὐεργεσία) — beneficence (genitive case or specially)
- These things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- exhort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
3 If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- teach otherwise G2085 (ἑτεροδιδασκαλέω) — to instruct differently
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- consent G4334 (προσέρχομαι) — to approach, i.e.
(literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent
to
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- to wholesome G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
- words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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
- to the doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- which is 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)
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
4 he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He is proud G5187 (τυφόω) — to envelop with smoke, i.e. (figuratively)
to inflate with self-conceit
- knowing G1987 (ἐπίσταμαι) — to put the mind
upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with
- nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- doting G3552 (νοσέω) — to be sick, i.e. (by implication, of a diseased appetite)
to hanker after (figuratively, to harp upon)
- about 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…
- questions G2214 (ζήτησις) — a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its
theme
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- strifes of words G3055 (λογομαχία) — disputation about trifles
("logomachy")
- whereof G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- cometh G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- envy G5355 (φθόνος) — ill-will (as detraction), i.e.
jealousy (spite)
- strife G2054 (ἔρις) — a quarrel, i.e. (by implication)
wrangling
- railings G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
- 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…
- surmisings G5283 (ὑπόνοια) — suspicion
5 wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Perverse disputings G3859 (παραδιατριβή) — misemployment, i.e.
meddlesomeness
- of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of corrupt G1311 (διαφθείρω) — to rot thoroughly, i.e. (by implication) to ruin
(passively, decay utterly, figuratively, pervert)
- minds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- minds G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- destitute G650 (ἀποστερέω) — to despoil
- of the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- supposing that G3543 (νομίζω) — properly, to do by law (usage), i.e. to accustom
(passively, be usual); by extension, to deem or regard
- gain G4200 (πορισμός) — furnishing
(procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- godliness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- withdraw thyself G868 (ἀφίστημι) — to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt;
usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- godliness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- contentment G841 (αὐτάρκεια) — self-satisfaction, i.e. (abstractly) contentedness, or
(concretely) a competence
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- gain G4200 (πορισμός) — furnishing
(procuring), i.e. (by implication) money-getting (acquisition)
7 for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;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)
- we brought G1533 (εἰσφέρω) — to carry inward (literally or
figuratively)
- nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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))
- certain G1212 (δῆλος) — clear
- G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- carry G1627 (ἐκφέρω) — to bear out (literally or figuratively)
- nothing G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- nothing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- out G1627 (ἐκφέρω) — to bear out (literally or figuratively)
8 but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- food G1305 (διατροφή) — nourishment
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- raiment G4629 (σκέπασμα) — clothing
- let us be G714 (ἀρκέω) — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to
avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
- therewith G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- content G714 (ἀρκέω) — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to
avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
9 But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.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.
- they that will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be
willing
- be rich G4147 (πλουτέω) — to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
- fall G1706 (ἐμπίπτω) — to fall on, i.e. (literally) to be entrapped by,
or (figuratively) be overwhelmed with
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- temptation G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of
evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication,
adversity
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- a snare G3803 (παγίς) — a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a
trick or statagem (temptation)
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- foolish G453 (ἀνόητος) — unintelligent; by implication, sensual
- hurtful G983 (βλαβερός) — injurious
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- drown G1036 (βυθίζω) — to sink; by implication, to drown
- men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- destruction G3639 (ὄλεθρος) — ruin, i.e.
death, punishment
- perdition G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.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)
- the love of money G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the love of money G5365 (φιλαργυρία) — avarice
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the root G4491 (ῥίζα) — a "root" (literally or
figuratively)
- of all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- while G3713 (ὀρέγομαι) — to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long
for)
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- coveted after G3713 (ὀρέγομαι) — to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long
for)
- they have erred G635 (ἀποπλανάω) — to lead astray (figuratively); passively, to stray
(from truth)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- 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…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- pierced G4044 (περιπείρω) — to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix
(figuratively)
- 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.
- through G4044 (περιπείρω) — to penetrate entirely, i.e. transfix
(figuratively)
- with many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- sorrows G3601 (ὀδύνη) — grief (as dejecting)
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note
of exclamation, oh
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- flee G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by
implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- follow after G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- godliness G2150 (εὐσέβεια) — piety; specially, the gospel scheme
- 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…
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
- meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
12 Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fight G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι) — to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively
(to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to
accomplish something)
- 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…
- fight G73 (ἀγών) — properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by
implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or
anxiety
- of faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- lay hold on G1949 (ἐπιλαμβάνομαι) — to seize (for help, injury,
attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
- eternal G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- thou art G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hast professed G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e.
covenant, acknowledge
- a good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- profession G3671 (ὁμολογία) — acknowledgment
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or
figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
13 I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I give G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by
implication) to enjoin
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- charge G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by
implication) to enjoin
- in the sight of 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
- who quickeneth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who quickeneth G2227 (ζωοποιέω) — to (re-)vitalize (literally or
figuratively)
- all things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- 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
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- 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…
- Pontius G4194 (Πόντιος) — apparently bridged; Pontius, a Roman
- Pilate G4091 (Πιλᾶτος) — close-pressed, i.e. firm; Pilatus, a Roman
- witnessed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- witnessed G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- a good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- confession G3671 (ὁμολογία) — acknowledgment
14 that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That 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…
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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…
- commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- without spot G784 (ἄσπιλος) — unblemished (physically or
morally)
- unrebukeable G423 (ἀνεπίληπτος) — not
arrested, i.e. (by implication) inculpable
- until G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of
extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the
space of time or place intervenin…
- the appearing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the appearing G2015 (ἐπιφάνεια) — a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ
(past or future)
- 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
15 which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- in his G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- times G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- he shall shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show
(literally or figuratively)
- the blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely
blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication,
mere
- Potentate G1413 (δυνάστης) — a ruler or officer
- the King G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the King G935 (βασιλεύς) — a
sovereign (abstractly, relatively, or figuratively)
- of kings G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- of lords G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
16 who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication,
mere
- hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- immortality G110 (ἀθανασία) — deathlessness
- dwelling in G3611 (οἰκέω) — to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit,
remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
- the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
- which no man can approach unto G676 (ἀπρόσιτος) — inaccessible
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- hath seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- nor G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- 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
- power G2904 (κράτος) — vigor ("great") (literally or
figuratively)
- everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively)
trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be
it)
17 Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Charge G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by
implication) to enjoin
- them that are rich G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- them that are rich G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- that they be G5309 (ὑψηλοφρονέω) — to be lofty in mind, i.e.
arrogant
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- highminded G5309 (ὑψηλοφρονέω) — to be lofty in mind, i.e.
arrogant
- nor G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- trust 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…
- uncertain G83 (ἀδηλότης) — uncertainty
- riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money,
possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially),
valuable bestowment
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- the living G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (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
- who giveth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who giveth G3930 (παρέχω) — to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit,
furnish occasion
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- richly G4146 (πλουσίως) — copiously
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- G619 (ἀπόλαυσις) — full
enjoyment
18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- That they do good G14 (ἀγαθοεργέω) — to work good
- that they be rich G4147 (πλουτέω) — to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively)
- in 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
- ready to distribute G2130 (εὐμετάδοτος) — good at imparting, i.e.
liberal
- willing to communicate G2843 (κοινωνικός) — communicative, i.e. (pecuniarily) liberal
19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Laying up in store G597 (ἀποθησαυρίζω) — to treasure away
- for 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.
- 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…
- foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of
a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the time to come 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…
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they may lay hold on G1949 (ἐπιλαμβάνομαι) — to seize (for help, injury,
attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively)
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
20 O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note
of exclamation, oh
- Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- that which is committed to thy trust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which is committed to thy trust G3872 (παρακαταθήκη) — something put down alongside, i.e. a
deposit (sacred trust)
- avoiding G1624 (ἐκτρέπω) — to deflect, i.e. turn away (literally
or figuratively)
- profane G952 (βέβηλος) — accessible (as by
crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions)
heathenish, wicked
- vain babblings G2757 (κενοφωνία) — empty sounding, i.e.
fruitless discussion
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- oppositions G477 (ἀντίθεσις) — opposition, i.e. a conflict (of
theories)
- of science G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
- falsely so called G5581 (ψευδώνυμος) — untruly named
21 which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- professing G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by
implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting
oneself
- have erred G795 (ἀστοχέω) — to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth
- 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…
- 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…
- Grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- thee 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)
- o 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…
- imothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- 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)
- aodicea, G2993 (Λαοδίκεια) — Laodicia, a place in Asia
Minor
- hich G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- s G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- he chiefest city G3390 (μητρόπολις) — a mother city, i.e. "metropolis"
- f Phrygia G5435 (Φρυγία) — Phrygia, a region of Asia Minor
- acatiana. G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- acatiana. G3818 (Πακατιανή) — Pacatianian, a
section of Phrygia