1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
2 to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are at Colossæ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- which are G2857 (Κολοσσαί) — Colossæ, a place
in Asia Minor
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Colosse G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Colosse G2857 (Κολοσσαί) — Colossæ, a place
in Asia Minor
- 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…
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- the 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
3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We give thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude
(towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
- to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- 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
- praying G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
- always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Since we heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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…
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- which is laid up G606 (ἀπόκειμαι) — to be reserved; figuratively, to await
- for you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye heard before G4257 (προακούω) — to hear already,i.e. anticipate
- 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 truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- 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
6 which is come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing, as it doth in you also, since the day ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which is come G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Which is come G3918 (πάρειμι) — to be near, i.e. at
hand; neuter present participle (singular) time being, or (plural)
property
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- bringeth forth fruit G2592 (καρποφορέω) — to be fertile (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
- since G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- ye heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- knew G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by
implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
- 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 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
- truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
7 even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- As G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- ye G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- learned G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn
(in any way)
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- Epaphras G1889 (Ἐπαφρᾶς) — Epaphras, a Christian
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- dear G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- fellowservant G4889 (σύνδουλος) — a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the
same master (human or divine)
- who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- a faithful G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- minister G1249 (διάκονος) — an
attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a
deacon or deacone…
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
8 who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- declared G1213 (δηλόω) — to make plain (by words)
- unto us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- For G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- cause G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- since G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the
time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several
days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
- we heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- do G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively),
i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- cease G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively),
i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
- to pray G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- 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
- to desire G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye might be filled with 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…
- the knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the
thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree;
abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
- spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross),
or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural,
regenerate, religious
- understanding G4907 (σύνεσις) — a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or
(concretely) the intellect
10 to walk worthily of the Lord unto all pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That 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)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- might 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)
- worthy G516 (ἀξίως) — appropriately
- 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)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- pleasing G699 (ἀρεσκεία) — complaisance
- being fruitful G2592 (καρποφορέω) — to be fertile (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- increasing G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge
(literal or figurative, active or passive)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- 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
11 strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joy;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Strengthened G1412 (δυναμόω) — to enable
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- might G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
- 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)
- 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
- glorious G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- power G2904 (κράτος) — vigor ("great") (literally or
figuratively)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or
(subjectively) fortitude
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- joyfulness G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
12 giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Giving thanks G2168 (εὐχαριστέω) — to be grateful, i.e. (actively) to express gratitude
(towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
- unto the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- which hath made G2427 (ἱκανόω) — to enable, i.e. qualify
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- meet G2427 (ἱκανόω) — to enable, i.e. qualify
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- be partakers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- be partakers G3310 (μερίς) — a portion, i.e. province, share or (abstractly)
participation
- of the inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the inheritance G2819 (κλῆρος) — a die (for drawing chances); by implication, a portion
(as if so secured); by extension, an acquisition (especially a
patrimony, figuratively)
- of the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
13 who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- hath delivered G4506 (ῥύομαι) — compare ); to rush or draw (for oneself), i.e.
rescue
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the power G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- of darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (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
- hath translated G3179 (μεθίστημι) — to transfer, i.e. carry away, depose or
(figuratively) exchange, seduce
- 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 kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a
realm (literally or figuratively)
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- dear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- dear G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very
widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
14 in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- 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)
- redemption G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- redemption G629 (ἀπολύτρωσις) — (the act) ransom in full, i.e.
(figuratively) riddance, or (specially) Christian
salvation
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- the forgiveness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the forgiveness G859 (ἄφεσις) — freedom; (figuratively) pardon
- of sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
15 who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or
(figuratively) representation, resemblance
- of the invisible G517 (ἀόρατος) — invisible
- 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
- the firstborn G4416 (πρωτότοκος) — first-born (usually as noun,
literally or figuratively)
- of every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- creature G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the
thing, literally or figuratively)
16 for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- were G2936 (κτίζω) — to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
- all things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- created G2936 (κτίζω) — to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
- that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in 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…
- earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- visible G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- visible G3707 (ὁρατός) — gazed at, i.e. (by implication) capable of being
seen
- invisible G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- invisible G517 (ἀόρατος) — invisible
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- thrones G2362 (θρόνος) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power
or (concretely) a potentate
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- dominions G2963 (κυριότης) — mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively)
rulers
- principalities G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- powers G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- were created G2936 (κτίζω) — to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
17 and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.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
- he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- before G4253 (πρό) — "fore", i.e. in front of, prior (figuratively,
superior) to
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- consist G4921 (συνιστάω) — to set together,
i.e. (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to
exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to
constitute
18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.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
- he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the head G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the head G2776 (κεφαλή) — the head (as the
part most readily taken hold of), literally or figuratively
- of the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- the firstborn G4416 (πρωτότοκος) — first-born (usually as noun,
literally or figuratively)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- might G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- have the preeminence G4409 (πρωτεύω) — to be first (in rank or influence)
19 For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- it pleased G2106 (εὐδοκέω) — to think well of, i.e. approve (an act);
specially, to approbate (a person or thing)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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
- should G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or
figuratively)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- fulness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fulness G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as
contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what
is filled (as container, perf…
- dwell G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or
figuratively)
20 and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- having made peace G1517 (εἰρηνοποιέω) — to be a peace-maker, i.e. (figuratively) to
harmonize
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals),
figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of
Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- cross G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- cross G4716 (σταυρός) — a stake or post (as set upright), i.e.
(specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment);
figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denia…
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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
- to reconcile G604 (ἀποκαταλλάσσω) — to reconcile fully
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- 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
- whether G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in 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…
- earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the
solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants
in each application)
- or G1535 (εἴτε) — if too
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
21 And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,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
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- sometime G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time,
ever
- alienated G526 (ἀπαλλοτριόω) — to estrange away, i.e. (passively
and figuratively) to be non-participant
- enemies G2190 (ἐχθρός) — hateful (passively, odious, or
actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially
Satan)
- in G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its
disposition), by implication, its exercise
- mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mind G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its
disposition), by implication, its exercise
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
- 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
- yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- hath he reconciled G604 (ἀποκαταλλάσσω) — to reconcile fully
22 yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and unreproveable before him:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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)
- to present G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- unblameable G299 (ἄμωμος) — unblemished (literally or
figuratively)
- unreproveable G410 (ἀνέγκλητος) — unaccused,
i.e. (by implication) irreproachable
- in G2714 (κατενώπιον) — directly in front of
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- sight G2714 (κατενώπιον) — directly in front of
23 if so be that ye continue in the faith, grounded and stedfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel which ye heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven; whereof I Paul was made a minister.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- If G1489 (εἴγε) — if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative)
otherwise
- ye continue in G1961 (ἐπιμένω) — to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively,
persevere)
- the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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…
- grounded G2311 (θεμελιόω) — to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or
(figuratively) consolidate
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- settled G1476 (ἑδραῖος) — sedentary, i.e. (by
implication) immovable
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- moved away G3334 (μετακινέω) — to stir to a place elsewhere, i.e. remove
(figuratively)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- 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
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- which was preached G2784 (κηρύσσω) — to herald (as a public crier), especially
divine truth (the gospel)
- to G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- creature G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- creature G2937 (κτίσις) — original formation (properly, the act; by implication, the
thing, literally or figuratively)
- under 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…
- heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the
sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication,
happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel
(Christianity)
- whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Paul G3972 (Παῦλος) — (little; but remotely from a derivative of ,
meaning the same); Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an
apostle
- am made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- a minister G1249 (διάκονος) — an
attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a
deacon or deacone…
24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- rejoice G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- sufferings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sufferings G3804 (πάθημα) — something undergone, i.e. hardship
or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- 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
- fill up G466 (ἀνταναπληρόω) — to supplement
- that which is behind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which is behind G5303 (ὑστέρημα) — a deficit; specially, poverty
- of the afflictions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the afflictions G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- 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
- body’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- body’s G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- sake G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
25 whereof I was made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which was given me to you-ward, to fulfil the word of God,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- am made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- a minister G1249 (διάκονος) — an
attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a
deacon or deacone…
- 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 dispensation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the dispensation G3622 (οἰκονομία) — administration (of a household or estate); specially, a
(religious) "economy"
- 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 is given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- to fulfil 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…
- 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…
26 even the mystery which hath been hid for ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to his saints,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery"
(through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious
rites)
- which hath been hid G613 (ἀποκρύπτω) — to conceal away (i.e. fully); figuratively, to keep
secret
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- ages G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ages G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- generations G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- generations G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an
age (the period or the persons)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- is made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
- to G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
- 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
- saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically,
pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially,
consecrated)
27 to whom God was pleased to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- 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
- 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…
- make known G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to
know
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- the riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money,
possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially),
valuable bestowment
- of the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery"
(through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious
rites)
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- the hope G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- of glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
28 whom we proclaim, admonishing every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- preach G2605 (καταγγέλλω) — to proclaim, promulgate
- warning G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to
caution or reprove gently
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- teaching G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we may present G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental
and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with )
completeness
- 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
29 whereunto I labor also, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Whereunto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- I G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- labour G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
- striving G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι) — to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively
(to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to
accomplish something)
- 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)
- 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
- working G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- working G1753 (ἐνέργεια) — efficiency ("energy")
- which worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- mightily G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous
power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)