1 For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.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)
- we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- earthly G1919 (ἐπίγειος) — worldly (physically or morally)
- house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- tabernacle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tabernacle G4636 (σκῆνος) — a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human
body (as the abode of the spirit)
- were dissolved G2647 (καταλύω) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by
implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially
(compare ) to halt for the night
- we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- a building G3619 (οἰκοδομή) — architecture, i.e. (concretely) a structure; figuratively,
confirmation
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- an house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- not made with hands G886 (ἀχειροποίητος) — unmanufactured, i.e.
inartificial
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the heavens G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the heavens G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
2 For verily in this we groan, longing to be clothed upon with our habitation which is from heaven: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)
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- we groan G4727 (στενάζω) — to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by
implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
- earnestly desiring G1971 (ἐπιποθέω) — to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave
possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
- to be clothed upon G1902 (ἐπενδύομαι) — to invest upon oneself
- with our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- house G3613 (οἰκητήριον) — a
residence (literally or figuratively)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
3 if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1489 (εἴγε) — if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative)
otherwise
- so be that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- being clothed G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- we shall G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- be found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- naked G1131 (γυμνός) — nude (absolute or relative, literal or
figurative)
4 For indeed we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened; not for that we would be unclothed, but that we would be clothed upon, that what is mortal may be swallowed up of life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- we that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- we that are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- tabernacle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tabernacle G4636 (σκῆνος) — a hut or temporary residence, i.e. (figuratively) the human
body (as the abode of the spirit)
- do groan G4727 (στενάζω) — to make (intransitively, be) in straits, i.e. (by
implication) to sigh, murmur, pray inaudibly
- being burdened G916 (βαρέω) — to weigh down (figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- for 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…
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- be unclothed G1562 (ἐκδύω) — to cause to sink out of, i.e.
(specially as of clothing) to divest
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- clothed upon G1902 (ἐπενδύομαι) — to invest upon oneself
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- mortality G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mortality G2349 (θνητός) — liable to die
- might be swallowed up G2666 (καταπίνω) — to drink down, i.e. gulp entire (literally or
figuratively)
- of 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…
- life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
5 Now he that wrought us for this very thing is God, who gave unto us the earnest of the Spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath wrought G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the selfsame 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
- thing G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the earnest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the earnest G728 (ἀῤῥαβών) — a pledge, i.e. part of the purchase-money or
property given in advance as security for the rest
- of the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
6 Being therefore always of good courage, and knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the LordCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- confident G2292 (θαῤῥέω) — to exercise courage
- knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- whilst G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we are at home G1736 (ἐνδημέω) — to be in one's own country, i.e.
home (figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- we are absent G1553 (ἐκδημέω) — to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively)
vacate or quit
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
7 (for we walk by faith, not by sight);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 walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- sight G1491 (εἶδος) — a view, i.e. form (literally or figuratively)
8 we are of good courage, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- We are confident G2292 (θαῤῥέω) — to exercise courage
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- willing G2106 (εὐδοκέω) — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act);
specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
- rather G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- to be absent G1553 (ἐκδημέω) — to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively)
vacate or quit
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- to be present G1736 (ἐνδημέω) — to be in one's own country, i.e.
home (figuratively)
- with 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…
- the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
9 Wherefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well-pleasing unto him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- we labour G5389 (φιλοτιμέομαι) — to be fond of honor,
i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
- that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- present G1736 (ἐνδημέω) — to be in one's own country, i.e.
home (figuratively)
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- absent G1553 (ἐκδημέω) — to emigrate, i.e. (figuratively)
vacate or quit
- we may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- accepted G2101 (εὐάρεστος) — fully agreeable
- of him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
10 For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.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)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively)
or time)
- the judgment seat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the judgment seat G968 (βῆμα) — a step, i.e. foot-breath; by implication, a
rostrum, i.e. a tribunal
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- every one G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- may receive G2865 (κομίζω) — properly, to
provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm;
genitive case obtain)
- the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- according 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…
- to that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- he hath done G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually
(thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by
implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- bad G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
11 Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- the terror G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the terror G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- of the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- we persuade G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we are made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I trust G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- are made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- consciences G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- consciences G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
12 We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.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 commend G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together,
i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to
exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to
constitute
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- ourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- occasion G874 (ἀφορμή) — a starting-point, i.e. (figuratively)
an opportunity
- to glory G2745 (καύχημα) — a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in
a good or a bad sense
- on our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- behalf 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…
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye may have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- somewhat to 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…
- them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which glory G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- appearance G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
13 For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.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)
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- we be beside ourselves G1839 (ἐξίστημι) — to put (stand) out of wits, i.e. astound, or
(reflexively) become astounded, insane
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- or whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- we be sober G4993 (σωφρονέω) — to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively)
moderate
- for your cause G4771 (σύ) — thou
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;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 G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- constraineth G4912 (συνέχω) — to hold together, i.e. to compress (the ears, with
a crowd or siege) or arrest (a prisoner); figuratively, to compel,
perplex, afflict, preoccupy
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- because G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- we thus judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- then G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- were G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
15 and he died for all, that they that live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again.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
- he died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- should G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- not henceforth G3371 (μηκέτι) — no further
- live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- unto 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.
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- unto him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- rose again G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
16 Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- henceforth G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- though G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- yet G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- now henceforth G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- know we G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
17 Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- a new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is
properly so with respect to age
- creature G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the
thing, literally or figuratively)
- old things G744 (ἀρχαῖος) — original or primeval
- are passed away G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive),
go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative)
avert
- behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- are become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is
properly so with respect to age
18 But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;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.
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- 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 G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hath reconciled G2644 (καταλλάσσω) — to change mutually, i.e. (figuratively) to compound
a difference
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to 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.
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the ministry G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the ministry G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively
(eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian
teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
- of reconciliation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of reconciliation G2643 (καταλλαγή) — exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e. restoration to
(the divine) favor
19 to wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not reckoning unto them their trespasses, and having committed unto us the word of reconciliation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To wit G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- reconciling G2644 (καταλλάσσω) — to change mutually, i.e. (figuratively) to compound
a difference
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- unto 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.
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- imputing G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- trespasses G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- trespasses G3900 (παράπτωμα) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional)
error or (wilful) transgression
- unto 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
- hath committed 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…
- unto G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- of reconciliation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of reconciliation G2643 (καταλλαγή) — exchange (figuratively, adjustment), i.e. restoration to
(the divine) favor
20 We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- we are ambassadors G4243 (πρεσβεύω) — to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a
representative (figuratively, preacher)
- 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…
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- as though G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- 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
- did beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- we pray G1189 (δέομαι) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e.
petition
- in 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…
- Christ’s stead G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- be ye reconciled G2644 (καταλλάσσω) — to change mutually, i.e. (figuratively) to compound
a difference
- to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
21 Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.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)
- he hath made him G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- who knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- might be made 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 righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons