1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Let G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- every G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- soul 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…
- be subject unto G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- the higher G5242 (ὑπερέχω) — to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to
excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior,
superiority
- powers G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- 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
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- the powers G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- that be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ordained G5021 (τάσσω) — to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. assign or
dispose (to a certain position or lot)
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
2 Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Whosoever G498 (ἀντιτάσσομαι) — to range oneself against, i.e.
oppose
- therefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations
of consecution, as follow)
- resisteth G498 (ἀντιτάσσομαι) — to range oneself against, i.e.
oppose
- the authority G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the authority G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- resisteth G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
- the ordinance G1296 (διαταγή) — arrangement, i.e. institution
- 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
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- they that resist G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
- shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- to 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.
- damnation G2917 (κρίμα) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against
("crime"))
3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: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)
- rulers G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- rulers G758 (ἄρχων) — a first (in rank or power)
- are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- a terror G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- to G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- to the evil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to the evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- Wilt thou G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- then G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- be afraid of G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- the power G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the power G1849 (ἐξουσία) — privilege, i.e. (subjectively)
force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery
(concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control…
- do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- that which is good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which is good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- thou shalt have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- praise G1868 (ἔπαινος) — laudation; concretely, a commendable
thing
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the 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
4 for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.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 is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the minister G1249 (διάκονος) — an
attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial
duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a
deacon or deacone…
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- to thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- good G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- thou do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- that which is evil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that which is evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- be afraid G5399 (φοβέω) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to
be in awe of, i.e. revere
- he beareth G5409 (φορέω) — to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or
a constant accompaniment
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- the sword G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the sword G3162 (μάχαιρα) — a knife, i.e.
dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment
- in vain G1500 (εἰκῆ) — idly, i.e. without
reason (or effect)
- a revenger G1558 (ἔκδικος) — carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- upon him that doeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- upon him that doeth 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…
- evil G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
5 Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
- must needs G318 (ἀνάγκη) — constraint (literally or figuratively);
by implication, distress
- be subject G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- wrath G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the
mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable)
abhorrence); by implication punish…
- 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
- conscience sake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- conscience sake G4893 (συνείδησις) — co-perception, i.e. moral
consciousness
6 For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.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)
- for G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- this cause G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- pay ye G5055 (τελέω) — to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a
debt)
- tribute G5411 (φόρος) — a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an
individual assessment on persons or property; whereas is usually
a general toll on goods or travel…
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- they are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- God’s G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- ministers 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)
- attending continually G4342 (προσκαρτερέω) — to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to
persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend
assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to ad…
- upon G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- very thing 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
7 Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Render G591 (ἀποδίδωμι) — to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various
applications)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- their dues G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- their dues G3782 (ὀφειλή) — indebtedness, i.e. (concretely) a sum owed; figuratively,
obligation, i.e. (conjugal) duty
- tribute G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- tribute G5411 (φόρος) — a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an
individual assessment on persons or property; whereas is usually
a general toll on goods or travel…
- to whom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- custom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- custom G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- fear G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fear G5401 (φόβος) — alarm or fright
- honour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- honour G5092 (τιμή) — a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively)
valuables; by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or
the dignity itself
8 Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Owe G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe
(pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must,
should); morally, to fail in duty
- no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- any thing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- but 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
- to love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- one another G240 (ἀλλήλων) — one another
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- he that loveth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- he that loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- another G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- another G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- hath fulfilled G4137 (πληρόω) — to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up
(a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse,
influence), satisfy, execute (an offi…
- 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…
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.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)
- this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Thou shalt G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- commit adultery G3431 (μοιχεύω) — to commit adultery
- Thou shalt G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
- kill G5407 (φονεύω) — to be a murderer (of)
- Thou shalt G2813 (κλέπτω) — to filch
- steal G2813 (κλέπτω) — to filch
- Thou shalt G5576 (ψευδομαρτυρέω) — to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in
evidence
- bear false witness G5576 (ψευδομαρτυρέω) — to be an untrue testifier, i.e. offer falsehood in
evidence
- Thou shalt G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- covet G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) — to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully
or otherwise)
- 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.
- any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
- other G2087 (ἕτερος) — (an-, the) other or different
- commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative
prescription
- it is briefly comprehended G346 (ἀνακεφαλαίομαι) — to sum up
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- saying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- saying 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…
- namely G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Thou shalt love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- neighbour G4139 (πλησίον) — (adverbially) close by; as
noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or
friend)
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- thyself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- worketh G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- ill G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- to his neighbour G4139 (πλησίον) — (adverbially) close by; as
noun, a neighbor, i.e. fellow (as man, countryman, Christian or
friend)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- the fulfilling G4138 (πλήρωμα) — repletion or completion, i.e. (subjectively) what fills (as
contents, supplement, copiousness, multitude), or (objectively) what
is filled (as container, perf…
- of the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
11 And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when we first believed.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
- that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- knowing 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…
- the time G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the time G2540 (καιρός) — an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
- high time G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or
figuratively)
- G1473 (ἐγώ)
- to awake G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- sleep G5258 (ὕπνος) — sleep, i.e. (figuratively) spiritual torpor
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- salvation G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- salvation G4991 (σωτηρία) — rescue
or safety (physically or morally)
- nearer G1452 (ἐγγύτερον) — nearer
- than G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- we believed G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
12 The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The night G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The night G3571 (νύξ) — "night" (literally or figuratively)
- is far spent G4298 (προκόπτω) — to drive forward (as if by beating), i.e.
(figuratively and intransitively) to advance (in amount, to grow; in
time, to be well along)
- G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- 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…
- is at hand G1448 (ἐγγίζω) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach
- let us G659 (ἀποτίθημι) — to put away (literally or figuratively)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- cast off G659 (ἀποτίθημι) — to put away (literally or figuratively)
- the works G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- of darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of darkness G4655 (σκότος) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (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
- let us put on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- the armour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the armour G3696 (ὅπλον) — an implement or
utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for
war)
- of light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural
or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
13 Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let us walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- honestly G2156 (εὐσχημόνως) — decorously
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- 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…
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- in rioting G2970 (κῶμος) — a carousal (as if letting loose)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- drunkenness G3178 (μέθη) — an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication)
intoxication
- in chambering G2845 (κοίτη) — a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the
male sperm
- wantonness G766 (ἀσέλγεια) — licentiousness (sometimes including other
vices)
- in strife G2054 (ἔρις) — a quarrel, i.e. (by implication)
wrangling
- envying G2205 (ζῆλος) — properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable
sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband
(figuratively, of God), or an enemy,…
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- put ye on G1746 (ἐνδύω) — to invest
with clothing (literally or figuratively)
- 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)
- 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
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- make G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- provision G4307 (πρόνοια) — forethought, i.e. provident care or supply
- for the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- for the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- 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 lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)