1 If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- consolation G3874 (παράκλησις) — imploration, hortation, solace
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- comfort G3890 (παραμύθιον) — consolation (properly, concretely)
- of love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- fellowship G2842 (κοινωνία) — partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social)
intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction
- of the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by
analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by
implication) vital principle, men…
- bowels G4698 (σπλάγχνον) — an intestine
(plural); figuratively, pity or sympathy
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- mercies G3628 (οἰκτιρμός) — pity
2 make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fulfil ye G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up
(a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse,
influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- joy G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye be likeminded G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ye be likeminded 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
- ye be likeminded G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or
opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less
earnestly in a certain direction)…
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- the G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- same G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- same 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
- love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- of one accord G4861 (σύμψυχος) — co-spirited, i.e. similar in
sentiment
- of one G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of one G1520 (εἷς) — one
- mind G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or
opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less
earnestly in a certain direction)…
3 doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- through G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- strife G2052 (ἐριθεία) — properly, intrigue, i.e. (by implication)
faction
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- vainglory G2754 (κενοδοξία) — empty glorying, i.e. self-conceit
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- in lowliness of mind G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in lowliness of mind G5012 (ταπεινοφροσύνη) — humiliation of mind,
i.e. modesty
- let G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- each G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- esteem G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- other G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- better G5242 (ὑπερέχω) — to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to
excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior,
superiority
- than themselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
4 not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Look G4648 (σκοπέω) — to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively)
regard
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
- on his own things G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- on the things of others G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
5 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let 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)
- mind be G5426 (φρονέω) — to exercise the mind, i.e. entertain or have a sentiment or
opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less
earnestly in a certain direction)…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- which was G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
6 who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- being G5225 (ὑπάρχω) — to begin under (quietly), i.e. come into existence
(be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or
subordinate to an adjective, participle, adver…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the form G3444 (μορφή) — shape; figuratively, nature
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- thought it G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- robbery G725 (ἁρπαγμός) — plunder (properly concrete)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- equal G2470 (ἴσος) — similar (in amount
and kind)
- with God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- made G2758 (κενόω) — to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize,
falsify
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- of no reputation G2758 (κενόω) — to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize,
falsify
- and took upon him G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- the form G3444 (μορφή) — shape; figuratively, nature
- of a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- and was made G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the likeness G3667 (ὁμοίωμα) — a form; abstractly, resemblance
- of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
8 and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.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
- being found G2147 (εὑρίσκω) — to find (literally or figuratively)
- in fashion G4976 (σχῆμα) — a figure (as a mode or circumstance), i.e.
(by implication) external condition
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- he humbled G5013 (ταπεινόω) — to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or
heart)
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- and became G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- obedient G5255 (ὑπήκοος) — attentively listening, i.e. (by implication)
submissive
- unto G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of
extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the
space of time or place intervenin…
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- even G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- of the cross G4716 (σταυρός) — a stake or post (as set upright), i.e.
(specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment);
figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denia…
9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- 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
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hath highly exalted G5251 (ὑπερυψόω) — to elevate above others, i.e. raise to the highest
position
- 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
- given G5483 (χαρίζομαι) — to grant as a favor, i.e. gratuitously, in
kindness, pardon or rescue
- a name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- above G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
10 that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- of Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- knee G1119 (γόνυ) — the "knee"
- should bow G2578 (κάμπτω) — to bend
- of G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky
- in heaven G2032 (ἐπουράνιος) — above the sky
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- in earth G1919 (ἐπίγειος) — worldly (physically or morally)
- under the earth G2709 (καταχθόνιος) — subterranean, i.e. infernal
(belonging to the world of departed spirits)
11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.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
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language
(specially, one naturally unacquired)
- should confess G1843 (ἐξομολογέω) — to acknowledge or (by implication, of assent)
agree fully
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- 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
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
12 So then, my beloved, even as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- ye have G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- always G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
- obeyed G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- presence G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- presence G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often,
return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the
wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- more G3123 (μᾶλλον) — (adverbially) more (in
a greater degree) or rather
- absence G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- absence G666 (ἀπουσία) — a being away
- work out G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to
finish, fashion
- your own G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- trembling G5156 (τρόμος) — a "trembling", i.e. quaking with fear
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
13 for it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.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)
- it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- 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
- which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- worketh G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to 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…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to do G1754 (ἐνεργέω) — to be active, efficient
- of G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- good pleasure G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- good pleasure G2107 (εὐδοκία) — satisfaction,
i.e. (subjectively) delight, or (objectively) kindness, wish,
purpose
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
14 Do all things without murmurings and questionings:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- without G5565 (χωρίς) — at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as
preposition)
- murmurings G1112 (γογγυσμός) — a grumbling
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- disputings G1261 (διαλογισμός) — discussion, i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication,
purpose), or (external) debate
15 that ye may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- ye may be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- blameless G273 (ἄμεμπτος) — irreproachable
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- harmless G185 (ἀκέραιος) — unmixed, i.e. (figuratively) innocent
- the sons G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- without rebuke G298 (ἀμώμητος) — unblamable
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the midst G3319 (μέσος) — middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun)
- of a G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an
age (the period or the persons)
- crooked G4646 (σκολιός) — warped, i.e. winding; figuratively,
perverse
- perverse G1294 (διαστρέφω) — to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or
(morally) corrupt
- generation G1074 (γενεά) — a generation; by implication, an
age (the period or the persons)
- among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye shine G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show
(transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- lights G5458 (φωστήρ) — an illuminator, i.e. (concretely) a luminary, or
(abstractly) brilliancy
- the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration;
by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its
inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
16 holding forth the word of life; that I may have whereof to glory in the day of Christ, that I did not run in vain neither labor in vain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Holding forth G1907 (ἐπέχω) — to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by
extension) to detain; (with implication, of ) to pay attention
to
- 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 life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- that G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- may rejoice G2745 (καύχημα) — a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in
a good or a bad sense
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the 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…
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I have G5143 (τρέχω) — which
uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses;
to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- run G5143 (τρέχω) — which
uses (the base of ) as alternate in certain tenses;
to run or walk hastily (literally or figuratively)
- vain G2756 (κενός) — empty (literally or figuratively)
- neither G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
- laboured G2872 (κοπιάω) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work
hard
17 Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- I be offered G4689 (σπένδω) — to pour out as a libation, i.e.
(figuratively) to devote (one's life or blood, as a sacrifice)
("spend")
- 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 sacrifice G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the sacrifice G2378 (θυσία) — sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or
figuratively)
- service G3009 (λειτουργία) — public function (as priest ("liturgy") or
almsgiver)
- of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of 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…
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- 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…
- I joy G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- rejoice G4796 (συγχαίρω) — to sympathize in gladness, congratulate
- with you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
18 and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the same cause 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
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- do G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- joy G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- rejoice with G4796 (συγχαίρω) — to sympathize in gladness, congratulate
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
19 But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I trust G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- to send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- Timothy G5095 (Τιμόθεος) — dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
- shortly G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
- unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- I also G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case
, and accusative case
and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
- may be of good comfort G2174 (εὐψυχέω) — to be in good spirits, i.e. feel
encouraged
- when I know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- state 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…
20 For I have no man likeminded, who will care truly for your state.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- no man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none,
nobody, nothing
- likeminded G2473 (ἰσόψυχος) — of similar spirit
- who G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- will G3309 (μεριμνάω) — to be anxious about
- naturally G1104 (γνησίως) — genuinely, i.e. really
- care for G3309 (μεριμνάω) — to be anxious about
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- state 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…
21 For they all seek their own, not the things of Jesus Christ.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)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- seek G2212 (ζητέω) — to seek (literally or figuratively); specially,
(by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against
life)
- their own G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the things which are 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
- Christ’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Christ’s G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
22 But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child serveth a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the gospel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- ye know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- the proof G1382 (δοκιμή) — test (abstractly or concretely); by
implication, trustiness
- of 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 G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- a son G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- with the father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- he hath served G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
23 Him therefore I hope to send forthwith, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- I hope G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- to send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- presently G1824 (ἐξαυτῆς) — from that hour, i.e. instantly
- so soon as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- G302 (ἄν)
- I shall see G872 (ἀφοράω) — to consider attentively
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- with 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…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
24 but I trust in the Lord that I myself also shall come shortly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I trust G3982 (πείθω) — to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy,
to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or
passively, to assent (to evidence or autho…
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- I G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- myself 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
- shall come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- shortly G5030 (ταχέως) — briefly, i.e. (in time) speedily, or (in manner)
rapidly
25 But I counted it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I supposed it G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e.
command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e.
consider
- necessary G316 (ἀναγκαῖος) — necessary; by implication, close (of kin)
- to send G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- 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
- Epaphroditus G1891 (Ἐπαφρόδιτος) — Epaphroditus, a Christian
- my G1473 (ἐγώ)
- 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 )
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- companion in labour G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer,
i.e. coadjutor
- fellowsoldier G4961 (συστρατιώτης) — a co-campaigner, i.e. (figuratively) an associate
in Christian toil
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- messenger G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel;
officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous
powers)
- he that ministered G3011 (λειτουργός) — a public servant, i.e. a
functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper
(of God) or benefactor (of man)
- to G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
- wants G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- wants G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by
implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
26 since he longed after you all, and was sore troubled, because ye had heard that he was sick:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1894 (ἐπειδή) — since now, i.e. (of time) when, or (of cause)
whereas
- he longed after G1971 (ἐπιποθέω) — to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave
possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- was full of heaviness G85 (ἀδημονέω) — to be in distress
(of mind)
- because that G1360 (διότι) — on the very account that, or inasmuch as
- ye had heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- he had been sick G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
27 for indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, that I might not have sorrow upon sorrow.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)
- indeed G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- he was sick G770 (ἀσθενέω) — to be feeble (in any sense)
- nigh unto G3897 (παραπλήσιον) — close
by, i.e. (figuratively) almost
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- 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
- had mercy on G1653 (ἐλεέω) — to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine
grace)
- 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 G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- on 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
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- on me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- lest G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- I should have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- sorrow G3077 (λύπη) — sadness
- 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…
28 I have sent him therefore the more diligently, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I sent G3992 (πέμπω) — to dispatch (from the subjective view or
point of departure, whereas (as a stronger form of ) refers
rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and…
- 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
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- the more carefully G4708 (σπουδαιοτέρως) — more speedily, i.e. sooner than otherwise
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- when ye see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once
more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
- ye may rejoice G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- and that I G2504 (κἀγώ) — so also the dative case
, and accusative case
and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
- may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the less sorrowful G253 (ἀλυπότερος) — more
without grief
29 Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy; and hold such in honor:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Receive G4327 (προσδέχομαι) — to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence,
or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with
confidence or patience)
- 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
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- gladness G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- hold G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- in reputation G1784 (ἔντιμος) — valued (figuratively)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
30 because for the work of Christ he came nigh unto death, hazarding his life to supply that which was lacking in your service toward me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the work G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- of Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- he was nigh G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
- unto G3360 (μέχρι) — as far as, i.e. up to a certain point (as a preposition, of
extent (denoting the terminus, whereas refers especially to the
space of time or place intervenin…
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- not regarding G3851 (παραβουλεύομαι) — to misconsult, i.e.
disregard
- his life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- his life G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- to supply G378 (ἀναπληρόω) — to complete; by implication, to occupy, supply;
figuratively, to accomplish (by coincidence ot obedience)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- lack G5303 (ὑστέρημα) — a deficit; specially, poverty
- of service G3009 (λειτουργία) — public function (as priest ("liturgy") or
almsgiver)
- toward 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…
- me G1473 (ἐγώ)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)