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Luke 5

1 Now it came to pass, while the multitude pressed upon him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • it came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • that, as G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • pressed upon G1945 (ἐπίκειμαι) — to rest upon (literally or figuratively)
  • him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to hear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • stood G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • stood G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • by G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the lake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lake G3041 (λίμνη) — a pond (large or small)
  • of Gennesaret G1082 (Γεννησαρέτ) — Gennesaret (i.e. Kinnereth), a lake and plain in Palestine

2 and he saw two boats standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 4:21
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
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • two G1417 (δύο) — "two"
  • ships G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel
  • standing G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • by G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • the lake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lake G3041 (λίμνη) — a pond (large or small)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the fishermen G231 (ἁλιεύς) — a sailor (as engaged on the salt water), i.e. (by implication) a fisher
  • were gone out G576 (ἀποβαίνω) — literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • 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
  • washing G637 (ἀποπλύνω) — to rinse off
  • nets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nets G1350 (δίκτυον) — a seine (for fishing)

3 And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 4:18 · Matthew 13:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he entered G1684 (ἐμβαίνω) — to walk on, i.e. embark (aboard a vessel), reach (a pool)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • of the ships G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the ships G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Simon’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Simon’s G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • and prayed G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • 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
  • that he would thrust out G1877 (ἐπανάγω) — to lead up on, i.e. (technical) to put out (to sea); (intransitively) to return
  • a little G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the land G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he sat down G2523 (καθίζω) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down); figuratively, to settle (hover, dwell)
  • and taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the ship G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ship G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel

4 And when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 17:27
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • when G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • he had left G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
  • speaking G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • he 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Simon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • Launch out G1877 (ἐπανάγω) — to lead up on, i.e. (technical) to put out (to sea); (intransitively) to return
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the deep G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the deep G899 (βάθος) — profundity, i.e. (by implication) extent; (figuratively) mystery
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • let down G5465 (χαλάω) — to lower (as into a void)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • nets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • nets G1350 (δίκτυον) — a seine (for fishing)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a draught G61 (ἄγρα) — (abstractly) a catching (of fish); also (concretely) a haul (of fish)

5 And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 5:10 · Psalms 127:1 · Luke 6:46 · Luke 8:24 · Luke 9:33 · Luke 9:49 · Luke 17:13
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
  • Simon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • answering G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • 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…
  • 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
  • Master G1988 (ἐπιστάτης) — an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher)
  • we have toiled G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • all G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • the night G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
  • and have taken G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • nothing G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • nevertheless G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • at 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…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • word G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • I will let down G5465 (χαλάω) — to lower (as into a void)
  • the net G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the net G1350 (δίκτυον) — a seine (for fishing)

6 And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;

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
  • when they had G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • they inclosed G4788 (συγκλείω) — to shut together, i.e. include or (figuratively) embrace in a common subjection to
  • a great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • multitude G4128 (πλῆθος) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace
  • of fishes G2486 (ἰχθύς) — a fish
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • 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
  • net G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • net G1350 (δίκτυον) — a seine (for fishing)
  • brake G1284 (διαῤῥήσσω) — to tear asunder

7 and they beckoned unto their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they beckoned G2656 (κατανεύω) — to nod down (towards), i.e. (by analogy) to make signs to
  • unto G3353 (μέτοχος) — participant, i.e. (as noun) a sharer; by implication, an associate
  • partners G3353 (μέτοχος) — participant, i.e. (as noun) a sharer; by implication, an associate
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the other G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
  • ship G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel
  • that they should come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • and help G4815 (συλλαμβάνω) — to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
  • 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
  • they came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • filled G4130 (πλήθω) — to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
  • both G297 (ἀμφότερος) — (in plural) both
  • the ships G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the ships G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel
  • so that G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • 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
  • began to sink G1036 (βυθίζω) — to sink; by implication, to drown

8 But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • When G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • Peter G4074 (Πέτρος) — a (piece of) rock (larger than ); as a name, Petrus, an apostle
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • he fell down at G4363 (προσπίπτω) — to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
  • Jesus’ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus’ G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • knees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • knees G1119 (γόνυ) — the "knee"
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Depart G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a sinful G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • O Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

9 For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Psalms 8:6 · Psalms 8:8 · Luke 2:18 · Luke 4:32 · Luke 4:36
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G4023 (περιέχω) — to hold all around, i.e. include, clasp (figuratively)
  • was astonished G2285 (θάμβος) — stupefaction (by surprise), i.e. astonishment
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • were 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
  • at 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 draught G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the draught G61 (ἄγρα) — (abstractly) a catching (of fish); also (concretely) a haul (of fish)
  • of the fishes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the fishes G2486 (ἰχθύς) — a fish
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they had taken G4815 (συλλαμβάνω) — to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid

10 and so were also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

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.
  • so 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
  • James G2385 (Ἰάκωβος) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • the sons G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of Zebedee G2199 (Ζεβεδαῖος) — Zebedæus, an Israelite
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • partners G2844 (κοινωνός) — a sharer, i.e. associate
  • with G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Simon G4613 (Σίμων) — Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • Simon G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Fear G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • henceforth G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • thou shalt G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • catch G2221 (ζωγρέω) — to take alive (make a prisoner of war), i.e. (figuratively) to capture or ensnare
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being

11 And when they had brought their boats to land, they left all, and followed 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
  • when they had brought G2609 (κατάγω) — to lead down; specially, to moor a vessel
  • their G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ships G4143 (πλοῖον) — a sailer, i.e. vessel
  • 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…
  • land G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • land G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • they forsook G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • and followed G190 (ἀκολουθέω) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
  • 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

12 And it came to pass, while he was in one of the cities, behold, a man full of leprosy: and when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

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
  • it came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • when G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a certain G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • city G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • city G4172 (πόλις) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • full G4134 (πλήρης) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
  • of leprosy G3014 (λέπρα) — scaliness, i.e. "leprosy"
  • who seeing G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or 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…
  • face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • and besought G1189 (δέομαι) — to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
  • 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
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • thou wilt G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • thou canst G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • make G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • clean G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)

13 And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway the leprosy departed from 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
  • he put forth G1614 (ἐκτείνω) — to extend
  • hand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hand G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • and touched G680 (ἅπτομαι) — properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. to touch (in many implied relations)
  • 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
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • be thou clean G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
  • immediately G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • the leprosy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the leprosy G3014 (λέπρα) — scaliness, i.e. "leprosy"
  • departed G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)

14 And he charged him to tell no man: but go thy way, and show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

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
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • charged G3853 (παραγγέλλω) — to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • to 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…
  • tell 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…
  • no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • go G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • and shew G1166 (δεικνύω) — to show (literally or figuratively)
  • thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
  • to the priest G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the priest G2409 (ἱερεύς) — a priest (literally or figuratively)
  • offer G4374 (προσφέρω) — to bear towards, i.e. lead to, tender (especially to God), treat
  • 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…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • cleansing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • cleansing G2512 (καθαρισμός) — a washing off, i.e. (ceremonially) ablution, (morally) expiation
  • according as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • commanded G4367 (προστάσσω) — to arrange towards, i.e. (figuratively) enjoin
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • a testimony G3142 (μαρτύριον) — something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
  • 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

15 But so much the more went abroad the report concerning him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed of their infirmities.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • so much the more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • went there G1330 (διέρχομαι) — to traverse (literally)
  • a fame G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a fame 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…
  • abroad G1330 (διέρχομαι) — to traverse (literally)
  • of 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…
  • 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
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • multitudes G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • came together G4905 (συνέρχομαι) — to convene, depart in company with, associate with, or (specially), cohabit (conjugally)
  • to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • to be healed G2323 (θεραπεύω) — to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve (of disease)
  • 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…
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • 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
  • infirmities G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • infirmities G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady; morally, frailty

16 But he withdrew himself in the deserts, and prayed.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 14:23 · Luke 6:12
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he withdrew G5298 (ὑποχωρέω) — to vacate down, i.e. retire quietly
  • himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • into G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the wilderness G2048 (ἔρημος) — lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, being implied)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

17 And it came to pass on one of those days, that he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, who were come out of every village of Galilee and Judæa and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was with him to heal.

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
  • it came to pass G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • on G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • a certain G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • day G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • day G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • as G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • teaching G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • that G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • doctors of the law G3547 (νομοδιδάσκαλος) — an expounder of the (Jewish) law, i.e. a Rabbi
  • sitting by G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • town G2968 (κώμη) — a hamlet (as if laid down)
  • of Galilee G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Galilee G1056 (Γαλιλαία) — Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a region of Palestine
  • Judæa G2449 (Ἰουδαία) — the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a region of Palestine
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • the power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • heal G2390 (ἰάομαι) — to cure (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

18 And behold, men bring on a bed a man that was palsied: and they sought to bring him in, and to lay him before him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 9:2 · Acts 9:33
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
  • behold G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • brought G5342 (φέρω) — to "bear" or carry (in a very wide application, literally and figuratively, as follows)
  • in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • a bed G2825 (κλίνη) — a couch (for sleep, sickness, sitting or eating)
  • a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • taken with a palsy G3886 (παραλύω) — to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)
  • they sought G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • to bring G1533 (εἰσφέρω) — to carry inward (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
  • in G1533 (εἰσφέρω) — to carry inward (literally or figuratively)
  • to lay G5087 (τίθημι) — to place (in the widest application, literally and figuratively; properly, in a passive or horizontal posture, and thus different from , which properly denote…
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)

19 And not finding by what way they might bring him in because of the multitude, they went up to the housetop, and let him down through the tiles with his couch into the midst before Jesus.

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
  • when they could G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • what G4169 (ποῖος) — individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
  • they might bring G1533 (εἰσφέρω) — to carry inward (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
  • in G1533 (εἰσφέρω) — to carry inward (literally or figuratively)
  • because of G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the multitude G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the multitude G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • they went G305 (ἀναβαίνω) — to go up (literally or figuratively)
  • 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 housetop G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the housetop G1430 (δῶμα) — properly, an edifice, i.e. (specially) a roof
  • and let G2524 (καθίημι) — and (to send); to lower
  • down G2524 (καθίημι) — and (to send); to lower
  • through G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the tiling G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the tiling G2766 (κέραμος) — earthenware, i.e. a tile (by analogy, a thin roof or awning)
  • with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
  • couch G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • couch G2826 (κλινίδιον) — a pallet or little couch
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the midst G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
  • before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites

20 And seeing their faith, he said, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.

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
  • when he saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • 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
  • 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…
  • he 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…
  • 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
  • Man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • are forgiven G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou

21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this that speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • began G756 (ἄρχομαι) — to commence (in order of time)
  • to reason G1260 (διαλογίζομαι) — to reckon thoroughly, i.e. (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion)
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • speaketh G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • blasphemies G988 (βλασφημία) — vilification (especially against God)
  • can G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • forgive G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • 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
  • alone G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere

22 But Jesus perceiving their reasonings, answered and said unto them, Why reason ye in your hearts?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But when G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • perceived G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • 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
  • thoughts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • thoughts G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
  • he answering G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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
  • What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • reason ye G1260 (διαλογίζομαι) — to reckon thoroughly, i.e. (genitive case) to deliberate (by reflection or discussion)
  • 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

23 Which is easier, to say, Thy sins are forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 9:5
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whether G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • easier G2123 (εὐκοπώτερος) — better for toil, i.e. more facile
  • to 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…
  • Thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • be forgiven G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • Rise up 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)

24 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.

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.
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye may know 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
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
  • 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…
  • earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • to forgive G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • he 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…
  • unto the sick of the palsy G3886 (παραλύω) — to loosen beside, i.e. relax (perfect passive participle, paralyzed or enfeebled)
  • 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…
  • unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Arise 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • take up 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);…
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • couch G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • couch G2826 (κλινίδιον) — a pallet or little couch
  • and go G4198 (πορεύομαι) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.);
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)

25 And immediately he rose up before them, and took up that whereon he lay, and departed to his house, glorifying 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
  • immediately G3916 (παραχρῆμα) — at the thing itself, i.e. instantly
  • he rose up G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (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
  • and 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);…
  • up 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…
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • whereon he lay G2621 (κατάκειμαι) — to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal
  • and departed G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • his own 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
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3624 (οἶκος) — a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
  • glorifying G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • 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

26 And amazement took hold on all, and they glorified God; and they were filled with fear, saying, We have seen strange things to-day.

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
  • they were G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • amazed G1611 (ἔκστασις) — a displacement of the mind, i.e. bewilderment, "ecstasy"
  • they glorified G1392 (δοξάζω) — to render (or esteem) glorious (in a wide application)
  • 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
  • were filled G4130 (πλήθω) — to "fill" (literally or figuratively (imbue, influence, supply)); specially, to fulfil (time)
  • with fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • We have seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • strange things G3861 (παράδοξος) — contrary to expectation, i.e. extraordinary ("paradox")
  • to day G4594 (σήμερον) — on the (i.e. this) day (or night current or just passed); generally, now (i.e. at present, hitherto)

27 And after these things he went forth, and beheld a publican, named Levi, sitting at the place of toll, and said unto him, Follow me.

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
  • after G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • he went forth G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • saw G2300 (θεάομαι) — to look closely at, i.e. (by implication) perceive (literally or figuratively); by extension to visit
  • a publican G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • named G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • Levi G3018 (Λευΐς) — Lewis (i.e. Levi), a Christian
  • sitting G2521 (κάθημαι) — and (to sit; akin to the base of ); to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside
  • at 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 receipt of custom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the receipt of custom G5058 (τελώνιον) — a tax-gatherer's place of business
  • he 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…
  • 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
  • Follow G190 (ἀκολουθέω) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

28 And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Kings 19:19 · Matthew 19:22 · Luke 5:11 · Luke 9:59
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
  • he left G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • rose up G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • and followed G190 (ἀκολουθέω) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
  • 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

29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house: and there was a great multitude of publicans and of others that were sitting at meat with them.

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
  • Levi G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Levi G3018 (Λευΐς) — Lewis (i.e. Levi), a Christian
  • made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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
  • a great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • feast G1403 (δοχή) — a reception, i.e. convivial entertainment
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his own 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
  • house G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • house G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • there was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • company G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • of publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • of others G243 (ἄλλος) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • sat down G2621 (κατάκειμαι) — to lie down, i.e. (by implication) be sick; specially, to recline at a meal
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • 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

30 And the Pharisees and their scribes murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with the publicans and sinners?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • murmured G1111 (γογγύζω) — to grumble
  • 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…
  • 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
  • disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • saying G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • do ye eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • drink G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • publicans G5057 (τελώνης) — a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner

31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are in health have no need of a physician; but they that are sick.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Jeremiah 8:22 · Matthew 9:12
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
  • Jesus G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • answering G611 (ἀποκρίνομαι) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare ) to begin to speak (where an address is expected)
  • 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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
  • They G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that are whole G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
  • G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • a physician G2395 (ἰατρός) — a physician
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • that are G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • sick G2560 (κακῶς) — badly (physically or morally)

32 I am not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to call G2564 (καλέω) — to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
  • the righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • sinners G268 (ἁμαρτωλός) — sinful, i.e. a sinner
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • repentance G3341 (μετάνοια) — (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation); by implication, reversal (of (another's) decision)

33 And they said unto him, The disciples of John fast often, and make supplications; likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they said G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • they 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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
  • G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • Why do G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • of John G2491 (Ἰωάννης) — Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
  • fast G3522 (νηστεύω) — to abstain from food (religiously)
  • often G4437 (πυκνός) — clasped (thick), i.e. (figuratively) frequent; neuter plural (as adverb) frequently
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • prayers G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
  • likewise G3668 (ὁμοίως) — similarly
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Pharisees G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Pharisees G5330 (Φαρισαῖος) — a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • thine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • thine G4674 (σός) — thine
  • eat G2068 (ἐσθίω) — used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by ; to eat (usually literal)
  • drink G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)

34 And Jesus said unto them, Can ye make the sons of the bride-chamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

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.
  • he 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…
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • Can ye G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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 the bridechamber G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the bridechamber G3567 (νυμφών) — the bridal room
  • fast G3522 (νηστεύω) — to abstain from food (religiously)
  • while G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • the bridegroom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bridegroom G3566 (νυμφίος) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…

35 But the days will come; and when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, then will they fast in those days.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • will come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • the bridegroom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bridegroom G3566 (νυμφίος) — a bride-groom (literally or figuratively)
  • shall be taken away G522 (ἀπαίρω) — to lift off, i.e. remove
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • 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
  • and then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shall they fast G3522 (νηστεύω) — to abstain from food (religiously)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • those G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…

36 And he spake also a parable unto them: No man rendeth a piece from a new garment and putteth it upon an old garment; else he will rend the new, and also the piece from the new will not agree with the old.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he spake 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
  • a parable G3850 (παραβολή) — a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • No man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • putteth G1911 (ἐπιβάλλω) — to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less force); specially (with implied) to reflect; impersonally, to belong…
  • a piece G1915 (ἐπίβλημα) — a patch
  • of a new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age
  • garment G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • 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…
  • G2440 (ἱμάτιον) — a dress (inner or outer)
  • an old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • otherwise G1490 (εἰ δὲ μή(γε)) — but if not
  • then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the new G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age
  • maketh a rent G4977 (σχίζω) — to split or sever (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
  • the piece G1915 (ἐπίβλημα) — a patch
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that was G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • out of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • agreeth G4856 (συμφωνέω) — to be harmonious, i.e. (figuratively) to accord (be suitable, concur) or stipulate (by compact)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • with the old G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with the old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out

37 And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and itself will be spilled, and the skins will perish.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Joshua 9:4 · Joshua 9:13 · Psalms 119:83
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
  • no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • putteth G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • new G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
  • wine G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally or figuratively)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • bottles G779 (ἀσκός) — a leathern (or skin) bag used as a bottle
  • else G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • else G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • else G1490 (εἰ δὲ μή(γε)) — but if not
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally or figuratively)
  • wine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will burst G4486 (ῥήγνυμι) — to "break," "wreck" or "crack", i.e. (especially) to sunder (by separation of the parts; being its intensive (with the preposition in composition), and a s…
  • the bottles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the bottles G779 (ἀσκός) — a leathern (or skin) bag used as a bottle
  • 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
  • be spilled G1632 (ἐκχέω) — to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow
  • shall perish G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively

38 But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • new G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
  • wine G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally or figuratively)
  • must be put G992 (βλητέος) — fit to be cast (i.e. applied)
  • into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age
  • bottles G779 (ἀσκός) — a leathern (or skin) bag used as a bottle
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • both G297 (ἀμφότερος) — (in plural) both
  • are preserved G4933 (συντηρέω) — to keep closely together, i.e. (by implication) to conserve (from ruin); mentally, to remember (and obey)

39 And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Jeremiah 6:16 · Romans 4:11 · Hebrews 11:1 · Hebrews 11:39
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • No man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • having drunk G4095 (πίνω) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
  • desireth G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • new G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively, regenerate
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • he 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…
  • The old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • better G5543 (χρηστός) — employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)