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Philippians 4

1 Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • dearly beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • longed for G1973 (ἐπιπόθητος) — yearned upon, i.e. greatly loved
  • joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
  • crown G4735 (στέφανος) — a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, ), l…
  • so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • stand fast G4739 (στήκω) — to be stationary, i.e. (figuratively) to persevere
  • 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)

2 I exhort Euodia, and I exhort Syntyche, to be of the same mind in the Lord.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • Euodias G2136 (Εὐοδία) — fine travelling; Euodia, a Christian woman
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • beseech G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • Syntyche G4941 (Συντύχη) — an accident; Syntyche, a Christian female
  • that they G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that they G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • be of the same 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)…
  • 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)

3 Yea, I beseech thee also, true yokefellow, help these women, for they labored with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

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
  • I intreat G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • true G1103 (γνήσιος) — legitimate (of birth), i.e. genuine
  • yokefellow G4805 (σύζυγος) — co-yoked, i.e. (figuratively) as noun, a colleague; probably rather as a proper name; Syzygus, a Christian
  • help G4815 (συλλαμβάνω) — to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
  • those women 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
  • which G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
  • laboured G4866 (συναθλέω) — to wrestle in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to seek jointly
  • with me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • Clement G2815 (Κλήμης) — merciful; Clemes (i.e. Clemens), a Christian
  • other G3062 (λοιποί) — remaining ones
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • fellowlabourers G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor
  • whose G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • names G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • names G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • the book G976 (βίβλος)
  • of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Rejoice G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
  • 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)
  • alway G3842 (πάντοτε) — every when, i.e. at all times
  • again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • I say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say

5 Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let 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
  • moderation G1933 (ἐπιεικής) — appropriate, i.e. (by implication) mild
  • be known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • unto G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • The Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • at hand G1451 (ἐγγύς) — near (literally or figuratively, of place or time)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

6 In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Be anxious G3309 (μεριμνάω) — to be anxious about
  • for nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • every thing G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • by prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • by prayer G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • supplication G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • supplication G1162 (δέησις) — a petition
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • thanksgiving G2169 (εὐχαριστία) — gratitude; actively, grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)
  • let G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • requests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • requests G155 (αἴτημα) — a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking
  • be made known G1107 (γνωρίζω) — to make known; subjectively, to know
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • 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

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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 peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • which passeth G5242 (ὑπερέχω) — to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • understanding G3563 (νοῦς) — the intellect, i.e. mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication, meaning
  • shall guard G5432 (φρουρέω) — to be a watcher in advance, i.e. to mount guard as a sentinel (post spies at gates); figuratively, to hem in, protect
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • hearts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hearts G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • minds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • minds G3540 (νόημα) — a perception, i.e. purpose, or (by implication) the intellect, disposition, itself
  • through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Finally G3063 (λοιπόν) — something remaining (adverbially)
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • whatsoever things G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not concealing)
  • honest G4586 (σεμνός) — venerable, i.e. honorable
  • just G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • pure G53 (ἁγνός) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent, modest, perfect
  • lovely G4375 (προσφιλής) — friendly towards, i.e. acceptable
  • of good report G2163 (εὔφημος) — well spoken of, i.e. reputable
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • virtue G703 (ἀρέτη) — properly, manliness (valor), i.e. excellence (intrinsic or attributed)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
  • think on G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

9 The things which ye both learned and received and heard and saw in me, these things do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Those things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye have G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • learned G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • received G3880 (παραλαμβάνω) — to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation); by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn
  • heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • do G4238 (πράσσω) — to "practise", i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually (thus differing from , which properly refers to a single act); by implication, to execute, accomplish, et…
  • the God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • of peace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
  • shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou

10 But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length ye have revived your thought for me; wherein ye did indeed take thought, but ye lacked opportunity.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I rejoiced G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
  • 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)
  • greatly G3171 (μεγάλως) — much
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • at the last G4218 (ποτέ) — indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
  • your care 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)…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • 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…
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • hath flourished G330 (ἀναθάλλω) — to revive
  • wherein 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…
  • wherein G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye were 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)…
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • careful 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)…
  • ye lacked opportunity G170 (ἀκαιρέομαι) — to be inopportune (for oneself), i.e. to fail of a proper occasion

11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therein to be content.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I speak 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…
  • in respect of G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • want G5304 (ὑστέρησις) — a falling short, i.e. (specially), penury
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • I G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • have learned G3129 (μανθάνω) — to learn (in any way)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • I am G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • content G842 (αὐτάρκης) — self-complacent, i.e. contented

12 I know how to be abased, and I know also how to abound: in everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in want.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • both G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • 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 be abased G5013 (ταπεινόω) — to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • I 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 abound G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
  • G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • every where G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • I am instructed G3453 (μυέω) — to initiate, i.e. (by implication) to teach
  • to be full G5526 (χορτάζω) — to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance)
  • to be hungry G3983 (πεινάω) — to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
  • to suffer need G5302 (ὑστερέω) — to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient)

13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I can do G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • strengtheneth G1743 (ἐνδυναμόω) — to empower
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)

14 Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Notwithstanding G4133 (πλήν) — moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
  • ye have G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
  • done G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • that ye did communicate G4790 (συγκοινωνέω) — to share in company with, i.e. co-participate in
  • with G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • affliction G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • affliction G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)

15 And ye yourselves also know, ye Philippians, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church had fellowship with me in the matter of giving and receiving but ye only;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • Philippians G5374 (Φιλιππήσιος) — a Philippesian (Philippian), i.e. native of Philippi
  • know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • of the gospel G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the gospel G2098 (εὐαγγέλιον) — a good message, i.e. the gospel
  • when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
  • I departed G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • Macedonia G3109 (Μακεδονία) — Macedonia, a region of Greece
  • no G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing
  • Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or sain…
  • communicated with G2841 (κοινωνέω) — to share with others (objectively or subjectively)
  • me G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • as G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • concerning 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…
  • giving G1394 (δόσις) — a giving; by implication, (concretely) a gift
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • receiving G3028 (λῆμψις) — receipt (the act)
  • G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • only G3441 (μόνος) — remaining, i.e. sole or single; by implication, mere

16 for even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my need.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Acts 17:1 · 1 Thessalonians 2:9 · 1 Thessalonians 2:18
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Thessalonica G2332 (Θεσσαλονίκη) — Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor
  • ye 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…
  • G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • once G530 (ἅπαξ) — one (or a single) time (numerically or conclusively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • again G1364 (δίς) — twice
  • unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • necessity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • necessity G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

17 Not that I seek for the gift; but I seek for the fruit that increaseth to your account.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • I desire G1934 (ἐπιζητέω) — to search (inquire) for; intensively, to demand, to crave
  • a gift G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a gift G1390 (δόμα) — a present
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively
  • that may abound G4121 (πλεονάζω) — to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • account 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…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • I have G568 (ἀπέχω) — (actively) to have out, i.e. receive in full; (intransitively) to keep (oneself) away, i.e. be distant (literally or figuratively)
  • 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
  • abound G4052 (περισσεύω) — to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
  • I am full 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…
  • having received G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • Epaphroditus G1891 (Ἐπαφρόδιτος) — Epaphroditus, a Christian
  • the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • from G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • an odour G3744 (ὀσμή) — fragrance (literally or figuratively)
  • of a sweet smell G2175 (εὐωδία) — good-scentedness, i.e. fragrance
  • a sacrifice G2378 (θυσία) — sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively)
  • acceptable G1184 (δεκτός) — approved; (figuratively) propitious
  • wellpleasing G2101 (εὐάρεστος) — fully agreeable
  • to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

19 And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • my G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • shall supply 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…
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • need G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • 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
  • riches G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • riches G4149 (πλοῦτος) — wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

20 Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • and ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • and ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

21 Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Salute G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
  • every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • saint G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • 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
  • The brethren which are G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • 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)
  • greet G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

22 All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • the saints G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • salute G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • chiefly G3122 (μάλιστα) — (adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly
  • G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • they that are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • Caesar’s G2541 (Καῖσαρ) — Cæsar, a title of the Roman emperor
  • household G3614 (οἰκία) — properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Romans 16:20 · Romans 16:23 · 2 Corinthians 13:14
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • The grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and it…
  • of G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
  • t was written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • o 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…
  • he Philippians G5374 (Φιλιππήσιος) — a Philippesian (Philippian), i.e. native of Philippi
  • rom G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • ome G4516 (Ῥώμη) — strength; Roma, the capital of Italy
  • y G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • paphroditus. G1891 (Ἐπαφρόδιτος) — Epaphroditus, a Christian