1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of ,
meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an
apostle
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- of 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
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge;
especially a divine assurance of good)
- of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
2 to Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- dearly beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- 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…
- mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially
active)
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- 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)
3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasing is my remembrance of thee in my supplications, night and dayCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I thank 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…
- I thank G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- 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
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I serve G3000 (λατρεύω) — to minister (to God), i.e. render
religious homage
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- forefathers G4269 (πρόγονος) — an ancestor, (grand-)parent
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- pure G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
- conscience G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
- that G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- without ceasing G88 (ἀδιάλειπτος) — unintermitted, i.e. permanent
- I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- remembrance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- remembrance G3417 (μνεία) — recollection; by implication, recital
- of 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…
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- prayers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- prayers G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
- night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (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
- 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…
4 longing to see thee, remembering thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Greatly desiring G1971 (ἐπιποθέω) — to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave
possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
- to see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- being mindful G3403 (μιμνήσκω) — to remind, i.e. (middle voice) to recall to mind
- of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- tears G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tears G1144 (δάκρυ) — a tear
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I may be filled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up
(a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse,
influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
- with joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
5 having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in thee; which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded, in thee also.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When I call G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- to remembrance G5280 (ὑπόμνησις) — a reminding or (reflexively) recollection
- the unfeigned G505 (ἀνυπόκριτος) — undissembled, i.e. sincere
- 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…
- that is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- dwelt G1774 (ἐνοικέω) — to inhabit (figuratively)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- grandmother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- grandmother G3125 (μάμμη) — a grandmother
- Lois G3090 (Λωΐς) — Lois, a Christian woman
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- mother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mother G3384 (μήτηρ) — a "mother" (literally or figuratively,
immediate or remote)
- Eunice G2131 (Εὐνίκη) — victorious; Eunice, a Jewess
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I am persuaded 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…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
6 For which cause I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee through the laying on of my hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- I put G363 (ἀναμιμνήσκω) — to remind; (reflexively) to recollect
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in remembrance G363 (ἀναμιμνήσκω) — to remind; (reflexively) to recollect
- that thou stir up G329 (ἀναζωπυρέω) — to
re-enkindle
- the gift G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gift G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or
passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively)
religious qualification, or (objecti…
- 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
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the putting on G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the putting on G1936 (ἐπίθεσις) — an imposition (of hands officially)
- of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand
(literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means
or instrument)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- G156 (αἰτία) — a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason
(motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
7 For God gave us not a spirit of fearfulness; but of power and love and discipline.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)
- 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 G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- 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 fear G1167 (δειλία) — timidity
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- of 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
- of love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- of a sound mind G4995 (σωφρονισμός) — discipline, i.e. self-control
8 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- thou G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- ashamed of G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- the testimony G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the testimony G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e.
(genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the
sacred Tabernacle)
- 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)
- nor G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- of me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- 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
- prisoner G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- prisoner G1198 (δέσμιος) — a captive (as bound)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- be thou partaker of the afflictions G4777 (συγκακοπαθέω) — to suffer hardship in company with
- of the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
9 who saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath saved G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who hath saved G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- with an holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- calling G2821 (κλῆσις) — an invitation (figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- purpose G4286 (πρόθεσις) — a setting forth, i.e. (figuratively) proposal (intention);
specially, the show-bread (in the Temple) as exposed before
God
- 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…
- which was given G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which was given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively,
superior) to
- the world G5550 (χρόνος) — a space of time (in general, and thus
properly distinguished from , which designates a fixed or special
occasion; and from , which denotes a particular period…
- began G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
10 but hath now been manifested by the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- is G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the appearing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the appearing G2015 (ἐπιφάνεια) — a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ
(past or future)
- of our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Saviour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- 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
- who hath abolished G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- hath brought G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten
up (literally or figuratively)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (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
- immortality G861 (ἀφθαρσία) — incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence;
(figuratively) genuineness
- to light G5461 (φωτίζω) — to shed rays, i.e. to shine or (transitively) to brighten
up (literally or figuratively)
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
11 whereunto I was appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whereunto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Whereunto G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am appointed 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…
- a preacher G2783 (κῆρυξ) — a herald, i.e. of divine truth (especially of the
gospel)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- an apostle G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- a teacher G1320 (διδάσκαλος) — an instructor (genitive case or specially)
- of the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
12 For which cause I suffer also these things: yet I am not ashamed; for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed unto him against that day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- cause G156 (αἰτία) — a cause (as if asked for), i.e. (logical) reason
(motive, matter), (legal) crime (alleged or proved)
- I G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- suffer G3958 (πάσχω) — to experience a sensation or impression
(usually painful)
- these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- nevertheless G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I am G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- ashamed G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I 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…
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I have 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)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- am persuaded 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…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- able G1415 (δυνατός) — powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter
possible
- to keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- that which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which G3866 (παραθήκη) — a deposit, i.e. (figuratively) trust
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- have committed unto him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- have committed unto him G3866 (παραθήκη) — a deposit, i.e. (figuratively) trust
- against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
13 Hold the pattern of sound words which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hold fast G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- the form G5296 (ὑποτύπωσις) — typification under
(after), i.e. (concretely) a sketch (figuratively) for
imitation
- of sound G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
- words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- thou hast heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- 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)…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
14 That good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- good thing G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- which was committed unto thee G3872 (παρακαταθήκη) — something put down alongside, i.e. a
deposit (sacred trust)
- keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on
guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey,
avoid
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- Ghost 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…
- which dwelleth G1774 (ἐνοικέω) — to inhabit (figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
15 This thou knowest, that all that are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- thou knowest 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
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- they which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Asia G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Asia G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its
western shore
- be turned away from G654 (ἀποστρέφω) — to turn away or back (literally or
figuratively)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Phygellus G5436 (Φύγελλος) — fugitive; Phygellus, an apostate
Christian
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Hermogenes G2061 (Ἑρμογένης) — born of Hermes; Hermogenes, an apostate
Christian
16 The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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)
- give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially
active)
- unto the house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or
figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally
or figuratively)
- of Onesiphorus G3683 (Ὀνησίφορος) — profit-bearer; Onesiphorus, a
Christian
- for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he G404 (ἀναψύχω) — properly, to cool off, i.e. (figuratively)
relieve
- oft G4178 (πολλάκις) — many times, i.e.
frequently
- refreshed G404 (ἀναψύχω) — properly, to cool off, i.e. (figuratively)
relieve
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- was G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- ashamed G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- of my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- chain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- chain G254 (ἅλυσις) — a fetter or manacle
17 but, when he was in Rome, he sought me diligently, and found meCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- when he was G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Rome G4516 (Ῥώμη) — strength; Roma, the capital of Italy
- he sought G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- out G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- very diligently G4705 (σπουδαῖος) — prompt, energetic, earnest
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
18 (the Lord grant unto him to find mercy of the Lord in that day); and in how many things he ministered at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- grant G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- unto 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 he may find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially
active)
- 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)…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in how many things G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- he ministered G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host,
friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian
deacon
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Ephesus G2181 (Ἔφεσος) — Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- knowest G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- very well G957 (βελτίον) — better