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Matthew 7

1 Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye be G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish

2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you.

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)
  • with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • what G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • judgment G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime"))
  • ye judge G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • ye shall be judged G2919 (κρίνω) — by implication, to try, condemn, punish
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • measure G3358 (μέτρον) — a measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree)
  • ye mete G3354 (μετρέω) — to measure (i.e. ascertain in size by a fixed standard); by implication, to admeasure (i.e. allot by rule)
  • it shall be measured G488 (ἀντιμετρέω) — to mete in return
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • again G488 (ἀντιμετρέω) — to mete in return

3 And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

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.
  • why G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • beholdest thou G991 (βλέπω) — to look at (literally or figuratively)
  • the mote G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mote G2595 (κάρφος) — a dry twig or straw
  • that is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brother’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother’s G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • eye G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • considerest G2657 (κατανοέω) — to observe fully
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • the beam G1385 (δοκός) — a stick of timber
  • thine own G4674 (σός) — thine

4 Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast out the mote out of thine eye; and lo, the beam is in thine own eye?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Proverbs 26:7 · Matthew 23:24
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • how G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as exclamation, how much!
  • wilt thou say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • Let G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • me pull out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • the mote G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mote G2595 (κάρφος) — a dry twig or straw
  • out G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • thine G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • eye G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • 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
  • a beam G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a beam G1385 (δοκός) — a stick of timber
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • thine own G4771 (σύ) — thou

5 Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Thou hypocrite G5273 (ὑποκριτής) — an actor under an assumed character (stage-player), i.e. (figuratively) a dissembler ("hypocrite"
  • first G4412 (πρῶτον) — firstly (in time, place, order, or importance)
  • cast out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • the beam G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the beam G1385 (δοκός) — a stick of timber
  • out G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • thine own G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • eye G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eye G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • shalt thou see clearly G1227 (διαβλέπω) — to look through, i.e. recover full vision
  • to cast out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • the mote G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the mote G2595 (κάρφος) — a dry twig or straw
  • thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • brother’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother’s G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet, and turn and rend you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • that which is holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • unto the dogs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto the dogs G2965 (κύων) — a dog ("hound") (literally or figuratively)
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • cast ye G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • pearls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • pearls G3135 (μαργαρίτης) — a pearl
  • before G1715 (ἔμπροσθεν) — in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
  • swine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • swine G5519 (χοῖρος) — a hog
  • lest G3379 (μήποτε) — not ever; also if (or lest) ever (or perhaps)
  • they trample G2662 (καταπατέω) — to trample down; figuratively, to reject with disdain
  • 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
  • under G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, 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
  • feet G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • feet G4228 (πούς) — a "foot" (figuratively or literally)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • turn again and G4762 (στρέφω) — to twist, i.e. turn quite around or reverse (literally or figuratively)
  • rend 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…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • it shall be given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • ye shall find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • knock G2925 (κρούω) — to rap
  • it shall be opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou

8 for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

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)
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • one that asketh G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • receiveth G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he that seeketh G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
  • findeth G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • to him that knocketh G2925 (κρούω) — to rap
  • it shall be opened G455 (ἀνοίγω) — to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)

9 Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Luke 11:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • what G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • is there G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • 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
  • ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • bread G740 (ἄρτος) — bread (as raised) or a loaf
  • will he give G1929 (ἐπιδίδωμι) — to give over (by hand or surrender)
  • 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
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • a stone G3037 (λίθος) — a stone (literally or figuratively)

10 or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Or G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • he ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • a fish G2486 (ἰχθύς) — a fish
  • will he give G1929 (ἐπιδίδωμι) — to give over (by hand or surrender)
  • 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
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • a serpent G3789 (ὄφις) — a snake, figuratively, (as a type of sly cunning) an artful malicious person, especially Satan

11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • being G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • 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…
  • know how 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…
  • to give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • gifts G1390 (δόμα) — a present
  • unto G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • unto G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • how much G4214 (πόσος) — interrogative pronoun (of amount) how much (large, long or (plural) many)
  • more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather
  • shall G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • 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)
  • which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • good things G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • to them that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • 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 All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whatsoever G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • ye would G2309 (θέλω) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • should do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • to you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • even G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • so G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to 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
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • 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…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the prophets G4396 (προφήτης) — a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet

13 Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Enter ye G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • in at G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • the strait G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the strait G4728 (στενός) — narrow (from obstacles standing close about)
  • gate G4439 (πύλη) — a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (literally or figuratively)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • wide G4116 (πλατύς) — spread out "flat" ("plot"), i.e. broad
  • the gate G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gate G4439 (πύλη) — a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (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
  • broad G2149 (εὐρύχωρος) — spacious
  • the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • that leadeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that leadeth G520 (ἀπάγω) — to take off (in various senses)
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • destruction G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • destruction G684 (ἀπώλεια) — ruin or loss (physical, spiritual or eternal)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • there be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • which go in G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which go in G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (literally or figuratively)
  • thereat G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • thereat 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

14 For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • strait G4728 (στενός) — narrow (from obstacles standing close about)
  • the gate G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the gate G4439 (πύλη) — a gate, i.e. the leaf or wing of a folding entrance (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
  • narrow G2346 (θλίβω) — to crowd (literally or figuratively)
  • the way G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the way G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means
  • which leadeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • which leadeth G520 (ἀπάγω) — to take off (in various senses)
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • few G3641 (ὀλίγος) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
  • there be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • that find G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that find G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Beware G4337 (προσέχω) — (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • false prophets G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • false prophets G5578 (ψευδοπροφήτης) — a spurious prophet, i.e. pretended foreteller or religious impostor
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • sheep’s G4263 (πρόβατον) — something that walks forward (a quadruped), i.e. (specially), a sheep (literally or figuratively)
  • clothing G1742 (ἔνδυμα) — apparel (especially the outer robe)
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • inwardly G2081 (ἔσωθεν) — from inside; also used as equivalent to (inside)
  • they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • ravening G727 (ἅρπαξ) — rapacious
  • wolves G3074 (λύκος) — a wolf

16 By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 7:20 · Matthew 12:33 · Luke 6:43 · 2 Peter 2:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Ye shall know G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • 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
  • by 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
  • fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • Do G3385 (μήτι) — whether at all
  • men gather G4816 (συλλέγω) — to collect
  • grapes G4718 (σταφυλή) — a cluster of grapes (as if intertwined)
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • thorns G173 (ἄκανθα) — a thorn
  • or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
  • figs G4810 (σῦκον) — a fig
  • thistles G5146 (τρίβολος) — properly, a crow-foot (three-pronged obstruction in war), i.e. (by analogy) a thorny plant (caltrop)

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Even so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • tree G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • bringeth forth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • good 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…
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • a corrupt G4550 (σαπρός) — rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
  • 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…

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Galatians 5:17
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • A good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
  • tree G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • cannot G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
  • bring forth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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…
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • a corrupt G4550 (σαπρός) — rotten, i.e. worthless (literally or morally)
  • good 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…

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • tree G1186 (δένδρον) — a tree
  • that bringeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • forth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • good 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…
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • is hewn down G1581 (ἐκκόπτω) — to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • cast G906 (βάλλω) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
  • 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 fire G4442 (πῦρ) — "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)

20 Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Matthew 7:16 · Acts 5:38
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G686 (ἄρα) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
  • Wherefore G1065 (γέ)
  • by 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
  • fruits G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fruits G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • ye shall know G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
  • 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

21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • one that 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…
  • unto me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • shall enter G1525 (εἰσέρχομαι) — to enter (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
  • the kingdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the kingdom G932 (βασιλεία) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
  • of heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • he that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • of my 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)
  • which is in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)

22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • will say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
  • to me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • 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…
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • have we G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • prophesied G4395 (προφητεύω) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office
  • in G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • thy G4674 (σός) — thine
  • name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • have cast out G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
  • devils G1140 (δαιμόνιον) — a dæmonic being; by extension a deity
  • done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • wonderful works G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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
  • then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • will I profess G3670 (ὁμολογέω) — to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge
  • 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
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • never G3763 (οὐδέποτε) — not even at any time, i.e. never at all
  • knew G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • depart G672 (ἀποχωρέω) — to go away
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • ye that work G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
  • iniquity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness

24 Every one therefore that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them, shall be likened unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • whosoever G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • sayings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sayings 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 mine G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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
  • I will liken G3666 (ὁμοιόω) — to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar
  • 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
  • unto a G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • wise G5429 (φρόνιμος) — thoughtful, i.e. sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while denotes practical skill or acumen; and indicates rather intelligence or mental…
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • built G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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…
  • a rock G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a rock G4073 (πέτρα) — a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

25 and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the rock.

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 rain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the rain G1028 (βροχή) — rain
  • descended G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • the floods G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the floods G4215 (ποταμός) — a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • the winds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the winds G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • blew G4154 (πνέω) — to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
  • beat upon G4363 (προσπίπτω) — to fall towards, i.e. (gently) prostrate oneself (in supplication or homage), or (violently) to rush upon (in storm)
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • 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)
  • it fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • it was founded G2311 (θεμελιόω) — to lay a basis for, i.e. (literally) erect, or (figuratively) consolidate
  • 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…
  • a rock G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a rock G4073 (πέτρα) — a (mass of) rock (literally or figuratively)

26 And every one that heareth these words of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, who built his house upon the sand:

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 2:30 · Proverbs 14:1 · Jeremiah 8:9 · Luke 6:49
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
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • one that heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • sayings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sayings 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 mine G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • 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
  • shall be likened G3666 (ὁμοιόω) — to assimilate, i.e. compare; passively, to become similar
  • unto a G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • foolish G3474 (μωρός) — dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e. heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
  • man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • built G3618 (οἰκοδομέω) — to be a house-builder, i.e. construct or (figuratively) confirm
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 sand G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the sand G285 (ἄμμος) — sand (as heaped on the beach)

27 and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and smote upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall thereof.

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 rain G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the rain G1028 (βροχή) — rain
  • descended G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
  • the floods G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the floods G4215 (ποταμός) — a current, brook or freshet (as drinkable), i.e. running water
  • came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • the winds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the winds G417 (ἄνεμος) — wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth)
  • blew G4154 (πνέω) — to breathe hard, i.e. breeze
  • beat upon G4350 (προσκόπτω) — to strike at, i.e. surge against (as water); specially, to stub on, i.e. trip up (literally or figuratively)
  • that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • 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)
  • it fell G4098 (πίπτω) — to fall (literally or figuratively)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the fall G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the fall G4431 (πτῶσις) — a crash, i.e. downfall (literally or figuratively)
  • of it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

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
  • 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 G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • 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
  • had ended G4931 (συντελέω) — to complete entirely; generally, to execute (literally or figuratively)
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • sayings G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sayings 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…
  • 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
  • were astonished G1605 (ἐκπλήσσω) — to strike with astonishment
  • 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…
  • 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
  • doctrine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • doctrine G1322 (διδαχή) — instruction (the act or the matter)

29 for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.

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)
  • he G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • 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
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • having 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…
  • 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
  • the scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)