1 Thou therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- be strong G1743 (ἐνδυναμόω) — to empower
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
- that 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
2 And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the things that 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)
- among G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or
figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
- the same G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- commit thou G3908 (παρατίθημι) — to place alongside, i.e. present (food, truth); by
implication, to deposit (as a trust or for protection)
- to faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- able to G2425 (ἱκανός) — competent
(as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in
character)
- teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- others G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- endure hardness G2553 (κακοπαθέω) — to undergo hardship
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- soldier G4757 (στρατιώτης) — a camper-out, i.e. a
(common) warrior (literally or figuratively)
- 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
4 No soldier on service entangleth himself in the affairs of this life; that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- No man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- that warreth G4754 (στρατεύομαι) — to serve in a military campaign;
figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and
functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
- entangleth himself G1707 (ἐμπλέκω) — to entwine, i.e. (figuratively) involve
with
- with the affairs of G4230 (πραγματεία) — a transaction, i.e. negotiation
- life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- life G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence;
by implication, the means of livelihood
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- he may please G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be
agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
- him who hath chosen him to be a soldier G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- him who hath chosen him to be a soldier G4758 (στρατολογέω) — to gather (or select) as a warrior, i.e. enlist in the army
5 And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- strive for masteries G118 (ἀθλέω) — to contend in the
competitive games
- is he G4737 (στεφανόω) — to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or
figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- crowned G4737 (στεφανόω) — to adorn with an honorary wreath (literally or
figuratively)
- except G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- he strive G118 (ἀθλέω) — to contend in the
competitive games
- lawfully G3545 (νομίμως) — legitimately (specially, agreeably
to the rules of the lists)
6 The husbandman that laboreth must be the first to partake of the fruits.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The husbandman G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The husbandman G1092 (γεωργός) — a land-worker, i.e.
farmer
- that laboureth G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- be G3335 (μεταλαμβάνω) — to participate; genitive case, to accept (and
use)
- first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time,
place, order, or importance)
- partaker G3335 (μεταλαμβάνω) — to participate; genitive case, to accept (and
use)
- of the fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or
figuratively
7 Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Consider G3539 (νοιέω) — to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to
comprehend, heed
- what G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I say 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…
- and G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- 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)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- understanding G4907 (σύνεσις) — a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or
(concretely) the intellect
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remember G3421 (μνημονεύω) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by
implication, to punish; also to rehearse
- that G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- 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
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the seed G4690 (σπέρμα) — something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by
implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept
over for planting)
- of David G1138 (Δαβίδ) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite
king
- was raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- 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)
- my 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
9 wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I suffer trouble G2553 (κακοπαθέω) — to undergo hardship
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- an evil doer G2557 (κακοῦργος) — a wrong-doer, i.e.
criminal
- unto G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of
extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the
space of time or place intervenin…
- bonds G1199 (δεσμόν) — a band, i.e. ligament (of
the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an impediment or
disability
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- 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 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
- is G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or
figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- bound G1210 (δέω) — to bind (in various applications, literally or
figuratively)
10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Therefore G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- I endure G5278 (ὑπομένω) — to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively,
to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the elect’s G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
- sakes G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- 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
- may G5177 (τυγχάνω) — akin to the base of through the idea of effecting;
properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark
to be reached), i.e. (transitively) t…
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- obtain G5177 (τυγχάνω) — akin to the base of through the idea of effecting;
properly, to affect; or (specially), to hit or light upon (as a mark
to be reached), i.e. (transitively) t…
- the salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
11 Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- saying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- saying 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…
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we be dead with G4880 (συναποθνήσκω) — to decease (literally) in company with, or
(figuratively), similarly to
- we shall G4800 (συζάω) — to continue to live in common with, i.e.
co-survive (literally or figuratively)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- live with G4800 (συζάω) — to continue to live in common with, i.e.
co-survive (literally or figuratively)
12 if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we suffer G5278 (ὑπομένω) — to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively,
to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
- we shall G4821 (συμβασιλεύω) — to be co-regent (figuratively)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- reign with G4821 (συμβασιλεύω) — to be co-regent (figuratively)
- we deny G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- he also G2548 (κἀκεῖνος) — likewise that (or those)
- will deny G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
13 if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we believe not G569 (ἀπιστέω) — to be unbelieving, i.e. (transitively) disbelieve, or (by
implication) disobey
- he G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or
expectancy)
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- he cannot G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- he cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- deny G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- 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.
14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they strive not about words, to no profit, to the subverting of them that hear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Of these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- put G5279 (ὑπομιμνήσκω) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle
voice, one's own) memory
- in remembrance G5279 (ὑπομιμνήσκω) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle
voice, one's own) memory
- charging G1263 (διαμαρτύρομαι) — to attest or protest earnestly, or (by
implication) hortatively
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- 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)
- that they strive G3054 (λογομαχέω) — to be disputatious (on
trifles)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- about words G3054 (λογομαχέω) — to be disputatious (on
trifles)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- profit G5539 (χρήσιμος) — serviceable
- to 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…
- the subverting G2692 (καταστροφή) — an overturn ("catastrophe"), i.e. demolition; figuratively,
apostasy
- of the hearers G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
15 Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Study G4704 (σπουδάζω) — to use speed, i.e. to make effort, be prompt or
earnest
- to shew G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- approved G1384 (δόκιμος) — properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e.
approved
- unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- a workman G2040 (ἐργάτης) — a toiler; figuratively, a teacher
- that needeth not to be ashamed G422 (ἀνεπαίσχυντος) — not ashamed, i.e. irreprehensible:
- rightly dividing G3718 (ὀρθοτομέω)
- 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 truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
16 But shun profane babblings: for they will proceed further in ungodliness,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.
- shun G4026 (περιΐστημι) — to stand all around, i.e. (near) to be a
bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
- profane G952 (βέβηλος) — accessible (as by
crossing the door-way), i.e. (by implication, of Jewish notions)
heathenish, wicked
- vain babblings G2757 (κενοφωνία) — empty sounding, i.e.
fruitless discussion
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- they will increase G4298 (προκόπτω) — to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e.
(figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in
time, to be well along)
- 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…
- more G4119 (πλείων) — more in quantity, number, or quality; also (in
plural) the major portion
- ungodliness G763 (ἀσέβεια) — impiety, i.e. (by implication)
wickedness
17 and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- 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…
- will G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- eat G3542 (νομή) — pasture, i.e. (the act) feeding
(figuratively, spreading of a gangrene), or (the food) pasturage
- as doth G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a canker G1044 (γάγγραινα) — an ulcer ("gangrene")
- of whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Hymenaeus G5211 (Ὑμεναῖος) — "hymenæal"; Hymenæus, an opponent of
Christianity
- Philetus G5372 (Φίλητος) — amiable; Philetus, an opposer of Christianity
18 men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- have erred G795 (ἀστοχέω) — to miss the mark, i.e. (figuratively) deviate from truth
- saying 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…
- that G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- the resurrection G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from
death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or
(figuratively) a (moral) recov…
- is past G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- already G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- overthrow G396 (ἀνατρέπω) — to overturn (figuratively)
- the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- of some G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless G3305 (μέντοι) — indeed though, i.e. however
- the foundation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the foundation G2310 (θεμέλιος) — something put down, i.e. a substruction (of
a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
- 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
- standeth G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or
intransitively), used in various applications (literally or
figuratively)
- sure G4731 (στερεός) — stiff, i.e. solid, stable (literally or
figuratively)
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- seal G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- seal G4973 (σφραγίς) — a signet (as fencing in or protecting
from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark
of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figurat…
- The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- knoweth G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- them that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- them that are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Let G868 (ἀφίστημι) — to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt;
usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
- every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that nameth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that nameth G3687 (ὀνομάζω) — to name, i.e. assign an appellation; by extension, to
utter, mention, profess
- the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- depart G868 (ἀφίστημι) — to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt;
usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- iniquity G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some unto honor, and some unto dishonor.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.
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely)
an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family
(especially domestics)
- there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- vessels G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus
(literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the
usefulness of the husband])
- of gold G5552 (χρύσεος) — made of gold
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of silver G693 (ἀργύρεος) — made of silver
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of wood G3585 (ξύλινος) — wooden
- of earth G3749 (ὀστράκινος) — earthen-ware,
i.e. clayey; by implication, frail
- some G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- dishonour G819 (ἀτιμία) — infamy, i.e. (subjectively) comparative indignity,
(objectively) disgrace
21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, meet for the master’s use, prepared unto every good work.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- purge G1571 (ἐκκαθαίρω) — to cleanse thoroughly
- 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.
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- he shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a vessel G4632 (σκεῦος) — a vessel, implement, equipment or apparatus
(literally or figuratively [specially, a wife as contributing to the
usefulness of the husband])
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
- sanctified G37 (ἁγιάζω) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate;
(mentally) to venerate
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- meet for G2173 (εὔχρηστος) — easily used, i.e. useful
- the master’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the master’s G1203 (δεσπότης) — an absolute ruler
("despot")
- use G2173 (εὔχρηστος) — easily used, i.e. useful
- prepared G2090 (ἑτοιμάζω) — to prepare
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
22 But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Flee G5343 (φεύγω) — to run away (literally or figuratively); by
implication, to shun; by analogy, to vanish
- also G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- youthful G3512 (νεωτερικός) — appertaining to younger persons, i.e.
juvenile
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- follow G1377 (διώκω) — compare the base of and ); to pursue (literally or
figuratively); by implication, to persecute
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- 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…
- charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- them that call on G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke
(for aid, worship, testimony, decision, 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)
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- a pure G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
- heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
23 But foolish and ignorant questionings refuse, knowing that they gender strifes.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.
- foolish G3474 (μωρός) — dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e.
heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- unlearned G521 (ἀπαίδευτος) — uninstructed, i.e. (figuratively) stupid
- questions G2214 (ζήτησις) — a searching (properly, the act), i.e. a dispute or its
theme
- avoid G3868 (παραιτέομαι) — to beg off, i.e. deprecate,
decline, shun
- knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- they do gender G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but
by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
- strifes G3163 (μάχη) — a battle, i.e. (figuratively) controversy
24 And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- must G1163 (δεῖ) — also ; neuter
active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was,
etc.) necessary (as binding)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- strive G3164 (μάχομαι) — to war, i.e.
(figuratively) to quarrel, dispute
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- gentle G2261 (ἤπιος) — properly, affable, i.e. mild or kind
- unto 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…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- apt to teach G1317 (διδακτικός) — instructive ("didactic")
- patient G420 (ἀνεξίκακος) — enduring of ill, i.e. forbearing
25 in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
- instructing G3811 (παιδεύω) — to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication),
discipline (by punishment)
- those that oppose themselves G475 (ἀντιδιατίθεμαι) — to set oneself opposite, i.e. be
disputatious
- if G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
- 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
- peradventure G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
- will give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- 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
- repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including
reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's)
decision)
- 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 acknowledging G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
26 and they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him unto his will.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
- they may recover themselves G366 (ἀνανήφω) — to become sober again, i.e. (figuratively) regain
(one's) senses
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the snare G3803 (παγίς) — a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a
trick or statagem (temptation)
- of the devil G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
- who are taken captive G2221 (ζωγρέω) — to take alive (make a prisoner of war),
i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
- by 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…
- 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
- at G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- his G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination