1 My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My G1473 (ἐγώ)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- 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 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
- 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)
- with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- respect of persons G4382 (προσωποληψία) — partiality, i.e. favoritism
2 For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;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)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- there come G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (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
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- synagogue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- synagogue G4864 (συναγωγή) — an assemblage of persons;
specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by
analogy, a Christian church
- a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- with a gold ring G5554 (χρυσοδακτύλιος) — gold-ringed, i.e. wearing a golden finger-ring or
similar jewelry
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- goodly G2986 (λαμπρός) — radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively,
magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
- apparel G2066 (ἐσθής) — dress
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- there come in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (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
- a poor man G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a
beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or
public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
- vile G4508 (ῥυπαρός) — dirty, i.e. (relatively) cheap or shabby; morally,
wicked
- raiment G2066 (ἐσθής) — dress
3 and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;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
- ye have respect G1914 (ἐπιβλέπω) — to gaze at (with favor, pity or partiality)
- to G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- him that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- weareth G5409 (φορέω) — to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or
a constant accompaniment
- the gay G2986 (λαμπρός) — radiant; by analogy, limpid; figuratively,
magnificent or sumptuous (in appearance)
- clothing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- clothing G2066 (ἐσθής) — dress
- 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…
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- Sit G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down;
figuratively, to remain, reside
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- here G5602 (ὧδε) — in this same spot, i.e. here or
hither
- in a good place G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
- to the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a
beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or
public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
- Stand G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or
intransitively), used in various applications (literally or
figuratively)
- there G1563 (ἐκεῖ) — there; by extension, thither
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- 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…
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- footstool G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- footstool G5286 (ὑποπόδιον) — something under the feet, i.e.
a foot-rest (figuratively)
4 do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Are ye G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and
reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose;
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- then G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- partial G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and
reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose;
figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- are become G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- judges G2923 (κριτής) — a judge (genitive case or specially)
- of evil 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…
- thoughts G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication,
purpose), or (external) debate
5 Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Hearken G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- Hath G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to
select
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- 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
- chosen G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to
select
- the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a
beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or
public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
- of this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- 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))
- rich G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- heirs G2818 (κληρονόμος) — a sharer by lot, i.e.
inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a
possessor
- of the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a
realm (literally or figuratively)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- he hath promised G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by
implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting
oneself
- to them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- 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
6 But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?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.
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- have despised G818 (ἀτιμάζω) — to render infamous, i.e. (by implication) contemn or
maltreat
- the poor G4434 (πτωχός) — akin to and the alternate of ); a
beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or
public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or re…
- Do G2616 (καταδυναστεύω) — to exercise dominion against, i.e.
oppress
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- rich men G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
- oppress G2616 (καταδυναστεύω) — to exercise dominion against, i.e.
oppress
- 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
- 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
- draw G1670 (ἑλκύω) — to drag (literally or
figuratively)
- before G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the judgment seats G2922 (κριτήριον) — a rule of judging
("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal
7 Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Do G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- blaspheme G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- that worthy G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- by 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 which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- are called G1941 (ἐπικαλέομαι) — to entitle; by implication, to invoke
(for aid, worship, testimony, decision, etc.)
8 Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- G3305 (μέντοι) — indeed though, i.e. however
- ye fulfil G5055 (τελέω) — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a
debt)
- the royal G937 (βασιλικός) — regal (in relation), i.e. (literally) belonging to (or
befitting) the sovereign (as land, dress, or a courtier), or
(figuratively) preeminent
- law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- 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 scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- Thou shalt love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- neighbour G4139 (πλησίον) — (adverbially) close by; as
noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or
friend)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- ye do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
9 but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- ye have respect to persons G4380 (προσωποληπτέω) — to favor an individual, i.e. show partiality
- ye commit G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- and are convicted G1651 (ἐλέγχω) — to confute, admonish
- of 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…
- the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- transgressors G3848 (παραβάτης) — a violator
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all.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)
- whosoever G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- shall keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or
injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from
, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which
implies a…
- the whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount,
time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
- law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- and yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- offend G4417 (πταίω) — to trip, i.e. (figuratively) to err, sin, fail (of
salvation)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- he is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- guilty of G1777 (ἔνοχος) — liable to (a condition, penalty or imputation)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
11 For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou dost not commit adultery, but killest, thou art become a transgressor of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- he that said 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…
- Do G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- commit adultery G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- said 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…
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Do G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
- kill G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- thou commit G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- adultery G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if thou kill G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
- thou art become 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 transgressor G3848 (παραβάτης) — a violator
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
12 So speak ye, and so do, as men that are to be judged by a law of liberty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- speak ye G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- they that shall 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…
- be judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by
implication, to try, condemn, punish
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- of liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or
ceremonial)
13 For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- he G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- shall have judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
- without mercy G448 (ἀνίλεως) — inexorable
- that hath shewed G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- no G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- mercy G1656 (ἔλεος) — compassion (human or divine, especially
active)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- rejoiceth against G2620 (κατακαυχάομαι) — to exult against (i.e. over)
- judgment G2920 (κρίσις) — decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by
extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine
law)
14 What doth it profit, my brethren, if a man say he hath faith, but have not works? can that faith save him?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- profit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- profit G3786 (ὄφελος) — gain
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- though G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- 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…
- he hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- save G4982 (σώζω) — to save,
i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
- 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
15 If a brother or sister be naked and in lack of daily food,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- a brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- sister G79 (ἀδελφή) — a sister (naturally or ecclesiastically)
- be G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- naked G1131 (γυμνός) — nude (absolute or relative, literal or
figurative)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- destitute G3007 (λείπω) — to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail
or be absent
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- of daily G2184 (ἐφήμερος) — for a day ("ephemeral"), i.e. diurnal
- food G5160 (τροφή) — nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication,
rations (wages)
16 and one of you say unto them, Go in peace, be ye warmed and filled; and yet ye give them not the things needful to the body; what doth it profit?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- And G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- one G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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…
- unto 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
- Depart G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as
if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- be G2328 (θερμαίνω) — to heat (oneself)
- warmed G2328 (θερμαίνω) — to heat (oneself)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- filled G5526 (χορτάζω) — to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in
abundance)
- notwithstanding G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- ye give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- those things which are needful G2006 (ἐπιτήδειος) — serviceable, i.e. (by implication)
requisite
- to the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- profit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- profit G3786 (ὄφελος) — gain
17 Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- 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…
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- it hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- being G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- alone G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
18 Yea, a man will say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith apart from thy works, and I by my works will show thee my faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- a man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- may say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain
tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
- Thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- hast G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- and I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case
, and accusative case
and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
- have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show
(literally or figuratively)
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- without G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- will shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show
(literally or figuratively)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
19 Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- believest G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- 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
- thou doest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
- the devils G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the devils G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a
deity
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- tremble G5425 (φρίσσω) — to "bristle" or chill, i.e. shudder
(fear)
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- wilt thou G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- O G5599 (ὦ) — as a sign of the vocative case, O; as a note
of exclamation, oh
- vain G2756 (κενός) — empty (literally or figuratively)
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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…
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- 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
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Was not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- when he had offered G399 (ἀναφέρω) — to take up (literally or figuratively)
- Isaac G2464 (Ἰσαάκ) — Isaac (i.e. Jitschak), the son of
Abraham
- 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
- 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
- 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 altar G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the altar G2379 (θυσιαστήριον) — a place of sacrifice, i.e. an altar
(special or genitive case, literal or figurative)
22 Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seest thou G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
- how G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- 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…
- wrought with G4903 (συνεργέω) — to be a fellow-worker, i.e. co-operate
- 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
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- was G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively)
consummate (in character)
- made perfect G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively)
consummate (in character)
23 and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God.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
- the scripture G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the scripture G1124 (γραφή) — a document, i.e. holy Writ (or its contents or a statement in
it)
- was fulfilled 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…
- which saith 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…
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- Abraham G11 (Ἀβραάμ) — Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch
- believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- 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
- it was imputed G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- unto him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- he was called G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a
variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
- the Friend G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
24 Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- then G5106 (τοίνυν) — truly now, i.e. accordingly
- how that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- is justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- 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
- 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…
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
25 And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- Likewise G3668 (ὁμοίως) — similarly
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- was G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- Rahab G4460 (Ῥαάβ) — Raab (i.e. Rachab), a Canaanitess
- the harlot G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the harlot G4204 (πόρνη) — a strumpet; figuratively, an idolater
- justified G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- by G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- when she had received G5264 (ὑποδέχομαι) — to admit under one's roof, i.e. entertain
hospitably
- the messengers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the messengers G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring
tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a
pastor
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- had sent G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
- out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the
route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead.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)
- as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- 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
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- 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…
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- 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…
- 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
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words