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Colossians 3

1 If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye G4891 (συνεγείρω) — to rouse (from death) in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to revivify (spirtually) in resemblance to
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • be risen with G4891 (συνεγείρω) — to rouse (from death) in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to revivify (spirtually) in resemblance to
  • 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
  • seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • those things which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • above G507 (ἄνω) — upward or on the top
  • where G3757 (οὗ) — at which place, i.e. where
  • sitteth G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the right hand G1188 (δεξιός) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
  • 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

2 Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Set your affection G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction)…
  • on things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • above G507 (ἄνω) — upward or on the top
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the 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)

3 For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

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)
  • ye are dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (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
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • is hid G2928 (κρύπτω) — to conceal (properly, by covering)
  • 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
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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

4 When Christ, who is our life, shall be manifested, then shall ye also with him be manifested in glory.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • 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
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • shall appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (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.
  • 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.
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

5 Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Mortify G3499 (νεκρόω) — to deaden, i.e. (figuratively) to subdue
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • upon G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the 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)
  • fornication G4202 (πορνεία) — harlotry (including adultery and incest); figuratively, idolatry
  • uncleanness G167 (ἀκαθαρσία) — impurity (the quality), physically or morally
  • inordinate affection G3806 (πάθος) — properly, suffering ("pathos"), i.e. (subjectively) a passion (especially concupiscence)
  • evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
  • concupiscence G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • covetousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • covetousness G4124 (πλεονεξία) — avarice, i.e. (by implication) fraudulency, extortion
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • idolatry G1495 (εἰδωλολατρεία) — image-worship (literally or figuratively)

6 for which things’ sake cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • which things’ G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the wrath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…
  • 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
  • cometh G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • on G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of disobedience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of disobedience G543 (ἀπείθεια) — disbelief (obstinate and rebellious)

7 wherein ye also once walked, when ye lived in these things;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • In G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • walked G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • some time G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • ye lived G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
  • 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

8 but now do ye also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, railing, shameful speaking out of your mouth:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • put off G659 (ἀποτίθημι) — to put away (literally or figuratively)
  • all these G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • anger G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…
  • wrath G2372 (θυμός) — passion (as if breathing hard)
  • malice G2549 (κακία) — badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble
  • blasphemy G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • filthy communication G148 (αἰσχρολογία) — vile conversation
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • mouth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • mouth G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or edge (of…

9 lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lie G5574 (ψεύδομαι) — to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • one G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • seeing that ye have put off G554 (ἀπεκδύομαι) — to divest wholly oneself, or (for oneself) despoil
  • the old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • 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
  • deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • deeds G4234 (πρᾶξις) — practice, i.e. (concretely) an act; by extension, a function

10 and have put on the new man, that is being renewed unto knowledge after the image of him that created him:

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
  • have put on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
  • the new G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
  • which is renewed G341 (ἀνακαινόω) — to renovate
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • knowledge G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις) — recognition, i.e. (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement
  • 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 image G1504 (εἰκών) — a likeness, i.e. (literally) statue, profile, or (figuratively) representation, resemblance
  • of him that created G2936 (κτίζω) — to fabricate, i.e. found (form originally)
  • 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

11 where there cannot be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondman, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Where G3699 (ὅπου) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
  • there is G1762 (ἔνι) — impersonally, there is in or among
  • neither G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • Greek G1672 (Ἕλλην) — a Hellen (Grecian) or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew
  • nor G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Jew G2453 (Ἰουδαῖος) — Judæan, i.e. belonging to Jehudah
  • circumcision G4061 (περιτομή) — circumcision (the rite, the condition or the people, literally or figuratively)
  • uncircumcision G203 (ἀκροβυστία) — the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised (i.e. gentile, figuratively, unregenerate) state or person
  • Barbarian G915 (βάρβαρος) — a foreigner (i.e. non-Greek)
  • Scythian G4658 (Σκύθης) — a Scythene or Scythian, i.e. (by implication) a savage
  • bond G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure), i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or (genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • and 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.

12 Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Put on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest with clothing (literally or figuratively)
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the elect G1588 (ἐκλεκτός) — select; by implication, favorite
  • 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
  • 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
  • beloved G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine (plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
  • of mercies G3628 (οἰκτιρμός) — pity
  • kindness G5544 (χρηστότης) — usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
  • humbleness of mind G5012 (ταπεινοφροσύνη) — humiliation of mind, i.e. modesty
  • meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
  • longsuffering G3115 (μακροθυμία) — longanimity, i.e. (objectively) forbearance or (subjectively) fortitude

13 forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man have a complaint against any; even as the Lord forgave you, so also do ye:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Forbearing G430 (ἀνέχομαι) — to hold oneself up against, i.e. (figuratively) put up with
  • one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • forgiving G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • one another G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • a quarrel G3437 (μομφή) — blame, i.e. (by implication), a fault
  • against 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…
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • 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
  • forgave G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in kindness, pardon or rescue
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou

14 and above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfectness.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • above 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…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the bond G4886 (σύνδεσμος) — a joint tie, i.e. ligament, (figuratively) uniting principle, control
  • of perfectness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of perfectness G5047 (τελειότης) — (the state) completeness (mentally or morally)

15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to the which also ye were called in one body; and be ye thankful.

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
  • let G1018 (βραβεύω) — to arbitrate, i.e. (genitive case) to govern (figuratively, prevail)
  • the peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • 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
  • rule G1018 (βραβεύω) — to arbitrate, i.e. (genitive case) to govern (figuratively, prevail)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • 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 which 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 called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
  • be ye G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • thankful G2170 (εὐχάριστος) — well favored, i.e. (by implication) grateful

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let G1774 (ἐνοικέω) — to inhabit (figuratively)
  • 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 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
  • dwell G1774 (ἐνοικέω) — to inhabit (figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • richly G4146 (πλουσίως) — copiously
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • teaching G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • admonishing G3560 (νουθετέω) — to put in mind, i.e. (by implication) to caution or reprove gently
  • one another G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • in psalms G5568 (ψαλμός) — a set piece of music, i.e. a sacred ode (accompanied with the voice, harp or other instrument; a "psalm"); collectively, the book of the Psalms
  • hymns G5215 (ὕμνος) — probably akin to ; compare ); a "hymn" or religious ode (one of the Psalms)
  • spiritual G4152 (πνευματικός) — non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (dæmoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
  • songs G5603 (ᾠδή) — a chant or "ode" (the general term for any words sung; while denotes especially a religious metrical composition, and still more specially, a Hebrew cantill…
  • singing G103 (ᾄδω) — to sing
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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…
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • to the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

17 And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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
  • whatsoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • whatsoever G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • whatsoever G302 (ἄν)
  • ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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…
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • deed G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of 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
  • giving 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
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • 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

18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Wives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Wives G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • submit yourselves G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
  • unto your own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
  • husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • it is fit G433 (ἀνήκω) — to attain to, i.e. (figuratively) be proper
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Husbands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • wives G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wives G1135 (γυνή) — a woman; specially, a wife
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • be G4087 (πικραίνω) — to embitter (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • bitter G4087 (πικραίνω) — to embitter (literally or figuratively)
  • against 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…
  • 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

20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • parents G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • parents G1118 (γονεύς) — a parent
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • well pleasing G2101 (εὐάρεστος) — fully agreeable
  • unto the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

21 Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • Fathers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • provoke G2042 (ἐρεθίζω) — to stimulate (especially to anger)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • they be discouraged G120 (ἀθυμέω) — to be spiritless, i.e. disheartened

22 Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Servants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
  • obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • in G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • masters G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • 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 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…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • eyeservice G3787 (ὀφθαλμοδουλεία) — sight-labor, i.e. that needs watching (remissness)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • menpleasers G441 (ἀνθρωπάρεσκος) — man-courting, i.e. fawning
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • singleness G572 (ἁπλότης) — singleness, i.e. (subjectively) sincerity (without dissimulation or self-seeking), or (objectively) generosity (copious bestowal)
  • of heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • fearing G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • 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

23 whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

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
  • whatsoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • whatsoever G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • whatsoever G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • do G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • heartily G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • to the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • unto men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

24 knowing that from the Lord ye shall receive the recompense of the inheritance: ye serve the Lord Christ.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • ye shall receive G618 (ἀπολαμβάνω) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
  • the reward G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the reward G469 (ἀνταπόδοσις) — requital (properly, the act)
  • of the inheritance G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the inheritance G2817 (κληρονομία) — heirship, i.e. (concretely) a patrimony or (genitive case) a possession
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • ye serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus

25 For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that doeth wrong G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that doeth wrong G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • shall receive G2865 (κομίζω) — properly, to provide for, i.e. (by implication) to carry off (as if from harm; genitive case obtain)
  • for the wrong G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath done G91 (ἀδικέω) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • respect of persons G4382 (προσωποληψία) — partiality, i.e. favoritism