1 Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we beseech G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication,
to request
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- by 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…
- the coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- gathering together G1997 (ἐπισυναγωγή) — a complete collection; especially a Christian meeting (for
worship)
- unto G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
2 to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- be G4531 (σαλεύω) — to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication)
destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- soon G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
- shaken G4531 (σαλεύω) — to waver, i.e. agitate, rock, topple or (by implication)
destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite
- in G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
- or G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or
nor; also, not even
- be troubled G2360 (θροέω) — to clamor, i.e. (by implication) to
frighten
- neither G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or
nor; also, not even
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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…
- nor G3383 (μήτε) — not too, i.e. (in continued negation) neither or
nor; also, not even
- 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…
- letter G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- from G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- the day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the 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…
- 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
- is at hand G1764 (ἐνίστημι) — to place on hand, i.e. (reflexively) impend,
(participle) be instant
3 let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) — to seduce wholly
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- deceive G1818 (ἐξαπατάω) — to seduce wholly
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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)
- any G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- means G5158 (τρόπος) — a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style
(especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like);
figuratively, deportment or character
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- except G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- there come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- a falling away G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a falling away G646 (ἀποστασία) — defection from truth (properly, the
state) ("apostasy")
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- that man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- the son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
- of perdition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of perdition G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual
or eternal)
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
4 he that opposeth and exalteth himself against all that is called God or that is worshipped; so that he sitteth in the temple of God, setting himself forth as God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who opposeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who opposeth G480 (ἀντίκειμαι) — to lie opposite, i.e. be adverse (figuratively,
repugnant) to
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- exalteth himself G5229 (ὑπεραίρομαι) — to raise oneself over, i.e.
(figuratively) to become haughty
- above 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…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that is called 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…
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- that is worshipped G4574 (σέβασμα) — something adored, i.e. an object of worship (god, altar,
etc)
- so that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- he 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
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- sitteth G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively,
appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle
(hover, dwell)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the temple G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the temple G3485 (ναός) — a fane, shrine, temple
- 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
- shewing G584 (ἀποδείκνυμι) — to show off, i.e. exhibit; figuratively, to
demonstrate, i.e. accredit
- 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.
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember ye G3421 (μνημονεύω) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by
implication, to punish; also to rehearse
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- when I was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- yet G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
- 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…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- I told 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…
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
6 And now ye know that which restraineth, to the end that he may be revealed in his own season.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- ye 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…
- what withholdeth G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications
(literally or figuratively)
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- he 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
- might be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- his G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
7 For the mystery of lawlessness doth already work: only there is one that restraineth now, until he be taken out of the way.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 mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery"
(through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious
rites)
- of iniquity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case)
wickedness
- doth G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- work G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- he who G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications
(literally or figuratively)
- now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
- letteth G2722 (κατέχω) — to hold down (fast), in various applications
(literally or figuratively)
- until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of
continuance, until (of time and place)
- he be taken G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the way G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
8 And then shall be revealed the lawless one, whom the Lord Jesus shall slay with the breath of his mouth, and bring to nought by the manifestation of his coming;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- shall G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- that Wicked G459 (ἄνομος) — lawless, i.e. (negatively)
not subject to (the Jewish) law; (by implication, a Gentile), or
(positively) wicked
- be revealed G601 (ἀποκαλύπτω) — to take off the cover, i.e. disclose
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- 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)
- shall consume G355 (ἀναλίσκω) — properly, to use up, i.e.
destroy
- with the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with 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…
- 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
- mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and
its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially,
the front or edge (of…
- shall destroy G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- with the brightness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with the brightness G2015 (ἐπιφάνεια) — a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ
(past or future)
- coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
9 even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- whose G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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 working G1753 (ἐνέργεια) — efficiency ("energy")
- of Satan G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Satan G4567 (Σατανᾶς) — the
accuser, i.e. the devil
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- signs G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication,
especially ceremonially or supernaturally
- lying G5579 (ψεῦδος) — a falsehood
- wonders G5059 (τέρας) — a prodigy or omen
10 and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- deceivableness G539 (ἀπάτη) — delusion
- of unrighteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- them that perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to
perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
- because G473 (ἀντί) — opposite, i.e. instead or because of (rarely in
addition to)
- they received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications,
literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- of the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- they 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
- might be saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
11 And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error, that they should believe a lie:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- cause G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- shall send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- 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
- strong G1753 (ἐνέργεια) — efficiency ("energy")
- delusion G4106 (πλάνη) — objectively, fraudulence;
subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- they 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
- should believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- a lie G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a lie G5579 (ψεῦδος) — a falsehood
12 that they all might be judged who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- might be damned G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- who believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- had pleasure G2106 (εὐδοκέω) — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act);
specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- unrighteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, for that God chose you from the beginning unto salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- are bound G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe
(pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must,
should); morally, to fail in duty
- to give thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude
(towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
- alway G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- 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
- for 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…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- beloved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- 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…
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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
- hath G138 (αἱρέομαι) — to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- chosen G138 (αἱρέομαι) — to take for oneself, i.e. to prefer
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- sanctification G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
- 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…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- belief 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…
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
14 whereunto he called you through our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- Whereunto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- he called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the obtaining G4047 (περιποίησις) — acquisition (the act or the thing); by extension,
preservation
- of the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- 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 So then, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye were taught, whether by word, or by epistle of ours.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- G686 (ἄρα) — a
particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as
follows)
- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- stand fast G4739 (στήκω) — to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively)
to persevere
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hold G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or
figuratively)
- the traditions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the traditions G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the
Jewish traditionary law
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye have been taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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…
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- 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
- himself 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
- 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
- even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- which hath loved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- consolation G3874 (παράκλησις) — imploration, hortation, solace
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Comfort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- stablish G4741 (στηρίζω) — to set fast, i.e.
(literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or
(figuratively) to confirm
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- 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…
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act