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2 Thessalonians 3

1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also it is with you;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Finally G3063 (λοιπόν) — something remaining (adverbially)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • 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…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • 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 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)
  • may have G5143 (τρέχω) — which uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
  • course G5143 (τρέχω) — which uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • be glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • 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

2 and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for all have not faith.

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
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we may be delivered G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e. rescue
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • unreasonable G824 (ἄτοπος) — out of place, i.e. (figuratively) improper, injurious, wicked
  • wicked 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…
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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…

3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

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.
  • 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)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • who G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall stablish G4741 (στηρίζω) — to set fast, i.e. (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • 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…

4 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we have confidence 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…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • touching 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…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • will do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we command G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin

5 And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patience of Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • 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)
  • direct G2720 (κατευθύνω) — to straighten fully, i.e. (figuratively) direct
  • 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
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • 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 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
  • the patient waiting G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the patient waiting G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
  • for Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • for Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which they received of us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we command G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • 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
  • that G4724 (στέλλω) — properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • withdraw yourselves G4724 (στέλλω) — properly, to set fast ("stall"), i.e. (figuratively) to repress (reflexively, abstain from associating with)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • that walketh 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)
  • disorderly G814 (ἀτάκτως)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • 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 tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tradition 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
  • he received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

7 For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among 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)
  • yourselves 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
  • 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…
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • ye ought G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
  • to follow G3401 (μιμέομαι) — to imitate
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we behaved G812 (ἀτακτέω) — to be (i.e. act) irregular
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • ourselves disorderly G812 (ἀτακτέω) — to be (i.e. act) irregular
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

8 neither did we eat bread for nought at any man’s hand, but in labor and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • did we eat G5315 (φάγω) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • any man’s G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • for nought G1432 (δωρεάν) — gratuitously (literally or figuratively)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • wrought G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • labour G2873 (κόπος) — a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • travail G3449 (μόχθος) — toil, i.e. (by implication) sadness
  • night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • that 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…
  • we might G1912 (ἐπιβαρέω) — to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be chargeable to G1912 (ἐπιβαρέω) — to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…

9 not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you, that ye should imitate us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • 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)
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • to G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • make G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • 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.
  • an ensample G5179 (τύπος) — a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type…
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • follow G3401 (μιμέομαι) — to imitate
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, If any will not work, neither let him eat.

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)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • we were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • 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
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • we commanded G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • 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…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • work G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • should he eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)

11 For we hear of some that walk among you disorderly, that work not at all, but are busybodies.

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 hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • that there are 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)
  • some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • which 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)
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • disorderly G814 (ἀτάκτως)
  • working G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • not at all G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • are busybodies G4020 (περιεργάζομαι) — to work all around, i.e. bustle about (meddle)

12 Now them that are such we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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.
  • them that are such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
  • we command G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • exhort 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)
  • 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
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • quietness G2271 (ἡσυχία) — (as noun) stillness, i.e. desistance from bustle or language
  • they work G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • their own G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf

13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • be G1573 (ἐκκακέω) — to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • weary G1573 (ἐκκακέω) — to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)
  • in well doing G2569 (καλοποιέω) — to do well, i.e. live virtuously

14 And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, that ye have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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…
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • this epistle G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
  • note G4593 (σημειόω) — to distinguish, i.e. mark (for avoidance)
  • that man G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • have G4874 (συναναμίγνυμι) — to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with
  • no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • company with G4874 (συναναμίγνυμι) — to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate 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
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he may be ashamed G1788 (ἐντρέπω) — to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound

15 And yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Yet G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • count G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • an enemy G2190 (ἐχθρός) — hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • admonish G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently
  • a brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

16 Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • 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)
  • of peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • 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
  • 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
  • peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • always G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • 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
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole

17 The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand, which is the token in every epistle: so I write.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The salutation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The salutation G783 (ἀσπασμός) — a greeting (in person or by letter)
  • of Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of , meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle
  • with mine own G1699 (ἐμός) — my
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the token G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • epistle G1992 (ἐπιστολή) — a written message
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe

18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 16:20 · Romans 16:23
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The 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…
  • 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
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • he second G1208 (δεύτερος) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb)
  • 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…
  • he Thessalonians G2331 (Θεσσαλονικεύς) — a Thessalonican, i.e. inhabitant of Thessalonice
  • 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)
  • thens. G116 (Ἀθῆναι) — Athenæ, the capitol of Greece