1 For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I 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…
- that 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…
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- knew G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- what great G2245 (ἡλίκος) — as big as, i.e.
(interjectively) how much
- conflict G73 (ἀγών) — properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by
implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or
anxiety
- I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Laodicea G2993 (Λαοδίκεια) — Laodicia, a place in Asia
Minor
- as many as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- have G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards
view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by
implication, presence, person
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the 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…
2 that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, even Christ,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- 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
- hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- might be comforted G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- being knit together G4822 (συμβιβάζω) — causative (by reduplication) of the
base of ); to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or
affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- 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
- riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money,
possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially),
valuable bestowment
- of the full assurance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the full assurance G4136 (πληροφορία) — entire confidence
- of understanding G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of understanding G4907 (σύνεσις) — a mental putting together, i.e. intelligence or
(concretely) the intellect
- 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 acknowledgement G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment,
acknowledgement
- of the mystery G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the mystery G3466 (μυστήριον) — a secret or "mystery"
(through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious
rites)
- 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
- of the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- 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
3 in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.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
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- hid G614 (ἀπόκρυφος) — secret; by implication, treasured
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the treasures G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the treasures G2344 (θησαυρός) — a deposit, i.e. wealth (literally or
figuratively)
- of wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- knowledge G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- knowledge G1108 (γνῶσις) — knowing (the act), i.e. (by implication)
knowledge
4 This I say, that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- 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…
- lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- should beguile G3884 (παραλογίζομαι) — to misreckon, i.e. delude
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- enticing words G4086 (πιθανολογία) — persuasive
language
5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- though G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- I be absent G548 (ἄπειμι) — to be away
- in the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in the 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…
- yet G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- am I G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in 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…
- joying G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- beholding G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- order G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- order G5010 (τάξις) — regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of
rank or character), official dignity
- the stedfastness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the stedfastness G4733 (στερέωμα) — something established, i.e. (abstractly) confirmation
(stability)
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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 G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
6 As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- ye have G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in
any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an
office; figuratively, to learn
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in
any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an
office; figuratively, to learn
- Christ 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
- 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)
- walk ye 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)
- 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
7 rooted and builded up in him, and established in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rooted G4492 (ῥιζόω) — to root (figuratively, become stable)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- built up G2026 (ἐποικοδομέω) — to build upon, i.e. (figuratively) to rear
up
- 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
- stablished G950 (βεβαιόω) — to stabilitate (figuratively)
- 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…
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- ye have been taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to
teach (in the same broad application)
- abounding G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be
superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or
excel
- therein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- therein 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
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- thanksgiving G2169 (εὐχαριστία) — gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act
of worship)
8 Take heed lest there shall be any one that maketh spoil of you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- Beware G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
- lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- spoil G4812 (συλαγωγέω) — to lead away
as booty, i.e. (figuratively) seduce
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- philosophy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- philosophy G5385 (φιλοσοφία) — "philosophy", i.e. (specially), Jewish
sophistry
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- vain G2756 (κενός) — empty (literally or figuratively)
- deceit G539 (ἀπάτη) — delusion
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the tradition G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the tradition G3862 (παράδοσις) — transmission, i.e. (concretely) a precept; specially, the
Jewish traditionary law
- of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- the rudiments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the rudiments G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of 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))
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
9 for in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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
- dwelleth G2730 (κατοικέω) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or
figuratively)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- the fulness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the fulness G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as
contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what
is filled (as container, perf…
- of the Godhead G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Godhead G2320 (θεότης) — divinity (abstractly)
- bodily G4985 (σωματικῶς) — corporeally or physically
10 and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power: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
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- complete 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…
- 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
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- 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 all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- principality G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
11 in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;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
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- ye are circumcised G4059 (περιτέμνω) — to cut around, i.e. (specially) to
circumcise
- with the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
literally or figuratively)
- made without hands G886 (ἀχειροποίητος) — unmanufactured, i.e.
inartificial
- putting off G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- putting off G555 (ἀπέκδυσις) — divestment
- 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 the sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the 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…
- by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the circumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people,
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
12 having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Buried G4916 (συνθάπτω) — to inter in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to
assimilate spiritually (to Christ by a sepulture as to sin)
- with him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- baptism G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- baptism G908 (βάπτισμα) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
- wherein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- ye are risen with G4891 (συνεγείρω) — to rouse (from death) in company with, i.e.
(figuratively) to revivify (spirtually) in resemblance to
- through G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- 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…
- of the operation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the operation G1753 (ἐνέργεια) — efficiency ("energy")
- 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
- who hath raised G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- who hath 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…
- 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
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
13 And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he make alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses;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
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sins G3900 (παράπτωμα) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional)
error or (wilful) transgression
- the uncircumcision G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e.
gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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…
- hath he quickened together G4806 (συζωοποιέω) — to reanimate conjointly with
(figuratively)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
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
- having forgiven G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in
kindness, pardon or rescue
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- trespasses G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- trespasses G3900 (παράπτωμα) — a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional)
error or (wilful) transgression
14 having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Blotting out G1813 (ἐξαλείφω) — to smear out, i.e. obliterate (erase tears,
figuratively, pardon sin)
- the handwriting G5498 (χειρόγραφον) — something hand-written
("chirograph"), i.e. a manuscript (specially, a legal document or bond
(figuratively))
- of ordinances G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of ordinances G1378 (δόγμα) — a law (civil, ceremonial or
ecclesiastical)
- that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- contrary G5227 (ὑπεναντίος) — under (covertly) contrary to, i.e. opposed or (as
noun) an opponent
- to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- took G142 (αἴρω) — to lift up; by implication, to take up or away;
figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind),
specially, to sail away (i.e. weigh anchor);…
- it 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
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the way G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
- nailing G4338 (προσηλόω) — to peg to, i.e. spike fast
- to his cross G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to his 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…
15 having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- having spoiled G554 (ἀπεκδύομαι) — to divest wholly oneself, or (for
oneself) despoil
- principalities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- principalities G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief
(in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- powers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- powers G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- he made a shew G1165 (δειγματίζω) — to exhibit
- openly G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e.
frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
- triumphing over G2358 (θριαμβεύω) — and a derivative of
(meaning a noisy iambus, sung in honor of Bacchus); to make an
acclamatory procession, i.e. (figuratively) to conquer or (by
Hebraism) t…
- 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
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- it 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
16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of a feast day or a new moon or a sabbath day:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- meat G1035 (βρῶσις) — (abstractly) eating (literally or figuratively);
by extension (concretely) food (literally or figuratively)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- drink G4213 (πόσις) — a drinking (the act), i.e. (concretely) a
draught
- respect G3313 (μέρος) — a division or share (literally or figuratively,
in a wide application)
- of an holyday G1859 (ἑορτή) — a festival
- of the new moon G3561 (νουμηνία) — the festival of new moon
- of the sabbath G4521 (σάββατον) — the Sabbath (i.e. Shabbath), or day of weekly
repose from secular avocations (also the observance or institution
itself); by extension, a se'nnight, i.e. the…
17 which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- a shadow G4639 (σκιά) — "shade" or a shadow (literally or
figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration))
- of things to come G3195 (μέλλω) — to
intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or
things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity,
probability, poss…
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, 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
18 Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let G2603 (καταβραβεύω) — to award the price
against, i.e. (figuratively) to defraud (of salvation)
- no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- beguile G2603 (καταβραβεύω) — to award the price
against, i.e. (figuratively) to defraud (of salvation)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- of your reward G2603 (καταβραβεύω) — to award the price
against, i.e. (figuratively) to defraud (of salvation)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- a voluntary G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- humility G5012 (ταπεινοφροσύνη) — humiliation of mind,
i.e. modesty
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- worshipping G2356 (θρησκεία) — ceremonial observance
- of angels G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of angels G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- intruding into G1687 (ἐμβατεύω) — equivalent to
; to intrude on (figuratively)
- those things which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- he hath G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- vainly G1500 (εἰκῆ) — idly, i.e. without
reason (or effect)
- puffed up G5448 (φυσιόω) — to inflate, i.e.
(figuratively) make proud (haughty)
- 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…
- 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
- fleshly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fleshly 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…
- mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- mind G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or
human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
19 and not holding fast the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.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
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- holding G2902 (κρατέω) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or
figuratively)
- 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
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- 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
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- joints G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- joints G860 (ἁφή) — probably a ligament (as fastening)
- bands G4886 (σύνδεσμος) — a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting
principle, control
- having nourishment ministered G2023 (ἐπιχορηγέω) — to furnish besides, i.e. fully supply,
(figuratively) aid or contribute
- knit together G4822 (συμβιβάζω) — causative (by reduplication) of the
base of ); to drive together, i.e. unite (in association or
affection), (mentally) to infer, show, teach
- increaseth with G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge
(literal or figurative, active or passive)
- the increase G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the increase G838 (αὔξησις) — growth
- 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
20 If ye died with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, do ye subject yourselves to ordinances,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- ye be dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- Christ 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
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the rudiments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the rudiments G4747 (στοιχεῖον) — something orderly
in arrangement, i.e. (by implication) a serial (basal, fundamental,
initial) constituent (literally), proposition
(figuratively)
- of the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of 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))
- why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- as though G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- living G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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))
- are ye subject to ordinances G1379 (δογματίζω) — to prescribe by statute, i.e. (reflexively) to submit to,
ceremonially rule
21 Handle not, nor taste, nor touchCross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Touch G680 (ἅπτομαι) — properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. to touch (in
many implied relations)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- taste G1089 (γεύομαι) — to taste; by implication, to eat; figuratively, to
experience (good or ill)
- not G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- handle G2345 (θιγγάνω) — to
manipulate, i.e. have to do with; by implication, to injure
22 (all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and doctrines of men?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- perish G5356 (φθορά) — decay, i.e. ruin (spontaneous or inflicted, literally or
figuratively)
- with the using G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with the using G671 (ἀπόχρησις) — the act of using up, i.e.
consumption
- after G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- the commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the commandments G1778 (ἔνταλμα) — an injunction, i.e. religious precept
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- doctrines G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
23 Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- things 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…
- have G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- indeed G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- a shew G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- of wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- will worship G1479 (ἐθελοθρησκεία) — voluntary (arbitrary and unwarranted) piety, i.e.
sanctimony
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- humility G5012 (ταπεινοφροσύνη) — humiliation of mind,
i.e. modesty
- neglecting G857 (ἀφειδία) — unsparingness,
i.e. austerity (asceticism)
- of the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- 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
- to 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…
- the satisfying G4140 (πλησμονή) — a filling up, i.e. (figuratively)
gratification
- of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the 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…