1	Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?
	× εἰμὶ eimi Am I Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 Cross Reference (Deuteronomy 18:1–8) BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × Οὐκ Ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐλεύθερος eleutheros free ? Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1658 BSB/Thayers Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt. × εἰμὶ eimi Am I Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οὐκ ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle ? Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × οὐχὶ ouchi vvv Grammar IntPrtcl Strongs 3780 BSB/Thayers By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. × ἑόρακα heoraka Have I not seen Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3708 BSB/Thayers Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. × Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τὸν ton - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κύριον Kyrion Lord ? Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ἐστε este Are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ὑμεῖς hymeis you [yourselves] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἔργον ergon workmanship Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord ? Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. εἰμὶ eimi Am I Οὐκ Ouk not ἐλεύθερος eleutheros free ? εἰμὶ eimi Am I οὐκ ouk not ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle ? οὐχὶ ouchi vvv ἑόρακα heoraka Have I not seen Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus ἡμῶν hēmōn our τὸν ton - Κύριον Kyrion Lord ? ἐστε este Are ὑμεῖς hymeis you [yourselves] οὐ ou not τὸ to - μου mou my ἔργον ergon workmanship ἐν en in Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord ?
2	Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
	× εἰ ei Even if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × εἰμὶ eimi I am Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οὐκ ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × ἄλλοις allois to others , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × ἀλλά alla vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × γε ge surely Grammar Particle Strongs 1065 BSB/Thayers A primary particle of emphasis or qualification. × εἰμι eimi I am Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ὑμῖν hymin to you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὑμεῖς hymeis you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐστε este are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἡ hē the Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σφραγίς sphragis seal Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4973 BSB/Thayers Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet; by implication, the stamp impressed, literally or figuratively. × μου mou of my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀποστολῆς apostolēs apostleship Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 651 BSB/Thayers Commission, duty of apostle, apostleship. From apostello; commission, i.e. apostolate. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. εἰ ei Even if εἰμὶ eimi I am οὐκ ouk not ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle ἄλλοις allois to others , ἀλλά alla vvv γε ge surely εἰμι eimi I am ὑμῖν hymin to you . γὰρ gar For ὑμεῖς hymeis you ἐστε este are ἡ hē the σφραγίς sphragis seal μου mou of my τῆς tēs - ἀποστολῆς apostolēs apostleship ἐν en in Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord .
3	This is my defense to those who scrutinize me:
	× αὕτη hautē This Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × Ἡ Hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐμὴ emē my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Feminine 1st Person Singular Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × ἀπολογία apologia defense Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 627 BSB/Thayers A verbal defense (particularly in a law court). From the same as apologeomai; a plea. × τοῖς tois to those who Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀνακρίνουσίν anakrinousin scrutinize Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 350 BSB/Thayers From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. × ἐμὲ eme me : Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. αὕτη hautē This ἐστιν estin is Ἡ Hē - ἐμὴ emē my ἀπολογία apologia defense τοῖς tois to those who ἀνακρίνουσίν anakrinousin scrutinize ἐμὲ eme me :
4	Have we no right to food and to drink?
	× ἔχομεν echomen Have we Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × μὴ mē no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐξουσίαν exousian right Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × φαγεῖν phagein to food Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 5315 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to eat. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πεῖν pein to drink ? Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4095 BSB/Thayers To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe. ἔχομεν echomen Have we μὴ mē no οὐκ ouk . . . ἐξουσίαν exousian right φαγεῖν phagein to food καὶ kai and πεῖν pein to drink ?
5	Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?
	× ἔχομεν echomen Have we Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × μὴ mē no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐξουσίαν exousian right Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × περιάγειν periagein to take along Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 4013 BSB/Thayers To lead or carry about (or around), go about, traverse. From peri and ago; to take around; reflexively, to walk around. × ἀδελφὴν adelphēn a believing Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 79 BSB/Thayers A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. × γυναῖκα gynaika wife , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1135 Footnote Literally take along a sister—a wife— BSB/Thayers A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × καὶ kai [do] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οἱ hoi the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × λοιποὶ loipoi other Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3062 BSB/Thayers Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. × ἀπόστολοι apostoloi apostles Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οἱ hoi the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τοῦ tou vvv Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κυρίου Kyriou Lord’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ἀδελφοὶ adelphoi brothers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Κηφᾶς Kēphas Cephas ? Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2786 Footnote That is, Peter BSB/Thayers Of Chaldee origin; the Rock; Cephas, a surname of Peter. ἔχομεν echomen Have we μὴ mē no οὐκ ouk . . . ἐξουσίαν exousian right περιάγειν periagein to take along ἀδελφὴν adelphēn a believing γυναῖκα gynaika wife , ὡς hōs as καὶ kai [do] οἱ hoi the λοιποὶ loipoi other ἀπόστολοι apostoloi apostles καὶ kai and οἱ hoi the τοῦ tou vvv Κυρίου Kyriou Lord’s ἀδελφοὶ adelphoi brothers καὶ kai and Κηφᾶς Kēphas Cephas ?
6	Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
	× ἢ ē Or {are} Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × Βαρνάβας Barnabas Barnabas Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 921 BSB/Thayers Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × μόνος monos the only [ apostles ] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3441 BSB/Thayers Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. × οὐκ ouk who must Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἔχομεν echomen . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἐξουσίαν exousian . . . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × μὴ mē . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἐργάζεσθαι ergazesthai work for a living ? Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 2038 Footnote Literally Or is it only Barnabas and I who do not have authority not to work? BSB/Thayers To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ἢ ē Or {are} Βαρνάβας Barnabas Barnabas καὶ kai and ἐγὼ egō I μόνος monos the only [ apostles ] οὐκ ouk who must ἔχομεν echomen . . . ἐξουσίαν exousian . . . μὴ mē . . . ἐργάζεσθαι ergazesthai work for a living ?
7	Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
	× Τίς Tis Who Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × ποτέ pote - Grammar Particle Strongs 4218 BSB/Thayers At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. × στρατεύεται strateuetai serves as a soldier Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4754 BSB/Thayers To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. × ἰδίοις idiois at his own Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × ὀψωνίοις opsōniois expense ? Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 3800 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. his stipend or pay. × τίς tis Who Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × φυτεύει phyteuei plants Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5452 BSB/Thayers To plant, set. From a derivative of phuo; to set out in the earth, i.e. Implant; figuratively, to instil doctrine. × ἀμπελῶνα ampelōna a vineyard Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 290 BSB/Thayers A vineyard. From ampelos; a vineyard. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐσθίει esthiei does not eat of Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2068 BSB/Thayers Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. × αὐτοῦ autou its Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὸν ton - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × καρπὸν karpon fruit ? Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2590 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of harpazo; fruit, literally or figuratively. × ἢ ē - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × τίς tis Who Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × ποιμαίνει poimainei tends Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4165 BSB/Thayers To shepherd, tend, herd; hence: I rule, govern. From poimen; to tend as a shepherd of. × ποίμνην poimnēn a flock Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4167 BSB/Thayers A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐσθίει esthiei does not drink Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2068 BSB/Thayers Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. × ἐκ ek of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῆς tēs vvv Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ποίμνης poimnēs [its] Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4167 BSB/Thayers A flock (of sheep or goats). Contraction from poimaino; a flock. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × γάλακτος galaktos milk ? Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 1051 BSB/Thayers Milk. Of uncertain affinity; milk. Τίς Tis Who ποτέ pote - στρατεύεται strateuetai serves as a soldier ἰδίοις idiois at his own ὀψωνίοις opsōniois expense ? τίς tis Who φυτεύει phyteuei plants ἀμπελῶνα ampelōna a vineyard καὶ kai and οὐκ ouk vvv ἐσθίει esthiei does not eat of αὐτοῦ autou its τὸν ton - καρπὸν karpon fruit ? ἢ ē - τίς tis Who ποιμαίνει poimainei tends ποίμνην poimnēn a flock καὶ kai and οὐκ ouk vvv ἐσθίει esthiei does not drink ἐκ ek of τῆς tēs vvv ποίμνης poimnēs [its] τοῦ tou - γάλακτος galaktos milk ?
8	Do I say this from a human perspective? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing?
	× Μὴ Mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × λαλῶ lalō Do I say Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. × ταῦτα tauta this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × κατὰ kata from a human perspective Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon . . . ? Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × ἢ ē - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × οὐ ou Doesn’t Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × νόμος nomos [the] Law Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × λέγει legei say Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × ταῦτα tauta the same thing ? Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. Μὴ Mē vvv λαλῶ lalō Do I say ταῦτα tauta this κατὰ kata from a human perspective ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon . . . ? ἢ ē - ὁ ho - οὐ ou Doesn’t νόμος nomos [the] Law καὶ kai - λέγει legei say ταῦτα tauta the same thing ?
9	For it is written in the Law of Moses: “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain.” Is it about oxen that God is concerned?
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × γέγραπται gegraptai it is written Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νόμῳ nomō Law Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × Μωϋσέως Mōuseōs of Moses : Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3475 BSB/Thayers Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. × Οὐ Ou “ vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × κημώσεις kēmōseis Do not muzzle Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 5392 BSB/Thayers To muzzle, silence. From phimos; to muzzle. × βοῦν boun an ox Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1016 BSB/Thayers An ox, cow, bull. Probably from the base of bosko; an ox, i.e. An animal of that species. × ἀλοῶντα aloōnta [while it is] treading out the grain .” Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 248 Footnote Deuteronomy 25:4 BSB/Thayers To thresh (wheat). From the same as halon; to tread out grain. × μὴ mē [Is it] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τῶν tōn about Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × βοῶν boōn oxen Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1016 BSB/Thayers An ox, cow, bull. Probably from the base of bosko; an ox, i.e. An animal of that species. × τῷ tō - Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεῷ Theō [that] God Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × μέλει melei is concerned ? Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3199 BSB/Thayers It is a care, it is an object of anxiety, it concerns. A primary verb; to be of interest to, i.e. To concern. γὰρ gar For γέγραπται gegraptai it is written ἐν en in τῷ tō the νόμῳ nomō Law Μωϋσέως Mōuseōs of Moses : Οὐ Ou “ vvv κημώσεις kēmōseis Do not muzzle βοῦν boun an ox ἀλοῶντα aloōnta [while it is] treading out the grain .” μὴ mē [Is it] τῶν tōn about βοῶν boōn oxen τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō [that] God μέλει melei is concerned ?
10	Isn’t He actually speaking on our behalf? Indeed, this was written for us, because when the plowman plows and the thresher threshes, they should also expect to share in the harvest.
	× ἢ ē Isn’t Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × λέγει legei He actually speaking Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × πάντως pantōs . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3843 BSB/Thayers Wholly, entirely, in every way, by all means, certainly. Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, in no event. × δι’ di’ on our behalf Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ἡμᾶς hēmas . . . ? Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × γὰρ gar Indeed , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐγράφη egraphē this was written Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × δι’ di’ for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ἡμᾶς hēmas us , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὅτι hoti because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ὁ ho [when] the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀροτριῶν arotriōn plowman Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 722 BSB/Thayers To plow. From arotron; to plow. × ἀροτριᾶν arotrian plows Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 722 BSB/Thayers To plow. From arotron; to plow. × ἐπ’ ep’ - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ἐλπίδι elpidi - Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀλοῶν aloōn thresher [ threshes ] , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 248 BSB/Thayers To thresh (wheat). From the same as halon; to tread out grain. × ὀφείλει opheilei [they] should Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3784 BSB/Thayers Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. × ἐπ’ ep’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ἐλπίδι elpidi [also] expect Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μετέχειν metechein to share in the harvest . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 3348 BSB/Thayers From meta and echo; to share or participate; by implication, belong to, eat. ἢ ē Isn’t λέγει legei He actually speaking πάντως pantōs . . . δι’ di’ on our behalf ἡμᾶς hēmas . . . ? γὰρ gar Indeed , ἐγράφη egraphē this was written δι’ di’ for ἡμᾶς hēmas us , ὅτι hoti because ὁ ho [when] the ἀροτριῶν arotriōn plowman ἀροτριᾶν arotrian plows ἐπ’ ep’ - ἐλπίδι elpidi - καὶ kai and ὁ ho the ἀλοῶν aloōn thresher [ threshes ] , ὀφείλει opheilei [they] should ἐπ’ ep’ vvv ἐλπίδι elpidi [also] expect τοῦ tou - μετέχειν metechein to share in the harvest .
11	If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much for us to reap a material harvest from you?
	× Εἰ Ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐσπείραμεν espeiramen have sown Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4687 BSB/Thayers To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. × τὰ ta - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πνευματικὰ pneumatika spiritual [seed] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4152 BSB/Thayers Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. × ὑμῖν hymin among you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × μέγα mega [is it] too much Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3173 BSB/Thayers Large, great, in the widest sense. × εἰ ei vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis for us Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × θερίσομεν therisomen to reap Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2325 BSB/Thayers To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest. × τὰ ta - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σαρκικὰ sarkika a material [harvest] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4559 BSB/Thayers Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. × ὑμῶν hymōn from you ? Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Εἰ Ei If ἡμεῖς hēmeis we ἐσπείραμεν espeiramen have sown τὰ ta - πνευματικὰ pneumatika spiritual [seed] ὑμῖν hymin among you , μέγα mega [is it] too much εἰ ei vvv ἡμεῖς hēmeis for us θερίσομεν therisomen to reap τὰ ta - σαρκικὰ sarkika a material [harvest] ὑμῶν hymōn from you ?
12	If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.
	× εἰ ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἄλλοι alloi others Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × μετέχουσιν metechousin have Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 3348 BSB/Thayers From meta and echo; to share or participate; by implication, belong to, eat. × τῆς tēs [this] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐξουσίας exousias right Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ὑμῶν hymōn to your [support] , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × οὐ ou shouldn’t Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × μᾶλλον mallon [have it] all the more ? Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × ἀλλ’ all’ But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐχρησάμεθα echrēsametha we did not exercise Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5530 BSB/Thayers To use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of. × ταύτῃ tautē this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐξουσίᾳ exousia right . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ἀλλὰ alla Instead , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × στέγομεν stegomen we put up with Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4722 BSB/Thayers To cover, conceal, ward off, bear with, endure patiently. From stege; to roof over, i.e. to cover with silence. × πάντα panta anything Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἵνα hina rather than Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × μή mē . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × δῶμεν dōmen hinder Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × τινα tina . . . Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἐνκοπὴν enkopēn . . . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1464 BSB/Thayers An incision, a cutting, break; met: an interruption, a hindrance. From egkopto; a hindrance. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō gospel Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × τοῦ tou of Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Χριστοῦ Christou Christ . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. εἰ ei If ἄλλοι alloi others μετέχουσιν metechousin have τῆς tēs [this] ἐξουσίας exousias right ὑμῶν hymōn to your [support] , οὐ ou shouldn’t ἡμεῖς hēmeis we μᾶλλον mallon [have it] all the more ? ἀλλ’ all’ But οὐκ ouk vvv ἐχρησάμεθα echrēsametha we did not exercise ταύτῃ tautē this τῇ tē - ἐξουσίᾳ exousia right . ἀλλὰ alla Instead , στέγομεν stegomen we put up with πάντα panta anything ἵνα hina rather than μή mē . . . δῶμεν dōmen hinder τινα tina . . . ἐνκοπὴν enkopēn . . . τῷ tō the εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō gospel τοῦ tou of Χριστοῦ Christou Christ .
13	Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings?
	× Οὐκ Ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οἴδατε oidate Do you not know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × οἱ hoi those who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐργαζόμενοι ergazomenoi work Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2038 BSB/Thayers To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. × τὰ ta in the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἱερὰ hiera temple Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2413 BSB/Thayers Sacred, holy, set apart. Of uncertain affinity; sacred. × ἐσθίουσιν esthiousin eat of Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2068 BSB/Thayers Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. × τὰ ta [its food] Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκ ek . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τοῦ tou . . . Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἱεροῦ hierou . . . , Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2411 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. × οἱ hoi [and] those who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × παρεδρεύοντες paredreuontes serve Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4332 BSB/Thayers From a compound of pros and the base of hedraios; to sit near, i.e. Attend as a servant. × τῷ tō at the Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō altar Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2379 BSB/Thayers An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. × συμμερίζονται symmerizontai partake Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4829 BSB/Thayers To partake with, divide together with, have a share in. × τῷ tō of [its] Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō [offerings] ? Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2379 BSB/Thayers An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. Οὐκ Ouk vvv οἴδατε oidate Do you not know ὅτι hoti that οἱ hoi those who ἐργαζόμενοι ergazomenoi work τὰ ta in the ἱερὰ hiera temple ἐσθίουσιν esthiousin eat of τὰ ta [its food] ἐκ ek . . . τοῦ tou . . . ἱεροῦ hierou . . . , οἱ hoi [and] those who παρεδρεύοντες paredreuontes serve τῷ tō at the θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō altar συμμερίζονται symmerizontai partake τῷ tō of [its] θυσιαστηρίῳ thysiastēriō [offerings] ?
14	In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.
	× οὕτως houtōs In the same way Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × καὶ kai . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κύριος Kyrios Lord Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × διέταξεν dietaxen has prescribed that Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1299 BSB/Thayers To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. × τοῖς tois those who Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × καταγγέλλουσιν katangellousin preach Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2605 BSB/Thayers To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × ζῆν zēn should receive their living Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2198 BSB/Thayers To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. × ἐκ ek from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τοῦ tou the Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγελίου euangeliou gospel . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. οὕτως houtōs In the same way καὶ kai . . . , ὁ ho the Κύριος Kyrios Lord διέταξεν dietaxen has prescribed that τοῖς tois those who καταγγέλλουσιν katangellousin preach τὸ to the εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel ζῆν zēn should receive their living ἐκ ek from τοῦ tou the εὐαγγελίου euangeliou gospel .
15	But I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × κέχρημαι kechrēmai have not used Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5530 BSB/Thayers To use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of. × οὐδενὶ oudeni [any] Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × τούτων toutōn of these [rights] . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἔγραψα egrapsa I am not writing Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × ταῦτα tauta this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἵνα hina to suggest that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × οὕτως houtōs something Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × γένηται genētai be done Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἐν en for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ἐμοί emoi me . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × γάρ gar Indeed , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × μοι moi I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × μᾶλλον mallon would rather Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × καλὸν kalon . . . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2570 BSB/Thayers Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. × ἀποθανεῖν apothanein die Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 599 BSB/Thayers To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. × ἢ ē than Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × οὐδεὶς oudeis {let} anyone Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × κενώσει kenōsei nullify Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2758 BSB/Thayers (a) I empty, (b) I deprive of content, make unreal. From kenos; to make empty, i.e. to abase, neutralize, falsify. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × καύχημά kauchēma boast . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2745 BSB/Thayers A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense. δὲ de But ἐγὼ egō I οὐ ou vvv κέχρημαι kechrēmai have not used οὐδενὶ oudeni [any] τούτων toutōn of these [rights] . δὲ de And οὐκ ouk vvv ἔγραψα egrapsa I am not writing ταῦτα tauta this ἵνα hina to suggest that οὕτως houtōs something γένηται genētai be done ἐν en for ἐμοί emoi me . γάρ gar Indeed , μοι moi I μᾶλλον mallon would rather καλὸν kalon . . . ἀποθανεῖν apothanein die ἢ ē than οὐδεὶς oudeis {let} anyone κενώσει kenōsei nullify μου mou my τὸ to - καύχημά kauchēma boast .
16	Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!
	× γὰρ gar Yet Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Ἐὰν Ean when Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × εὐαγγελίζωμαι euangelizōmai I preach the gospel , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2097 BSB/Thayers From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. × μοι moi I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἔστιν estin have Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οὐκ ouk no reason Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × καύχημα kauchēma to boast , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2745 BSB/Thayers A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense. × γάρ gar because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × μοι moi I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἀνάγκη anankē am obligated [to preach] Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × ἐπίκειται epikeitai . . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1945 BSB/Thayers From epi and keimai; to rest upon. × γάρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οὐαὶ ouai Woe Grammar Interjection Strongs 3759 BSB/Thayers Woe!, alas!, uttered in grief or denunciation. A primary exclamation of grief; |woe|. × ἐστιν estin - Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μοί moi to me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐὰν ean if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × εὐαγγελίσωμαι euangelisōmai I do not preach the gospel ! Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2097 BSB/Thayers From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. γὰρ gar Yet Ἐὰν Ean when εὐαγγελίζωμαι euangelizōmai I preach the gospel , μοι moi I ἔστιν estin have οὐκ ouk no reason καύχημα kauchēma to boast , γάρ gar because μοι moi I ἀνάγκη anankē am obligated [to preach] ἐπίκειται epikeitai . . . . γάρ gar - οὐαὶ ouai Woe ἐστιν estin - μοί moi to me ἐὰν ean if μὴ mē vvv εὐαγγελίσωμαι euangelisōmai I do not preach the gospel !
17	If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × εἰ ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × πράσσω prassō my Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4238 BSB/Thayers To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. × τοῦτο touto [preaching] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἑκὼν hekōn [is] voluntary , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1635 BSB/Thayers Willing, willingly, voluntarily. Of uncertain affinity; voluntary. × ἔχω echō I have Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × μισθὸν misthon a reward . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3408 BSB/Thayers (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. × δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × εἰ ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἄκων akōn [it is] not voluntary , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 210 BSB/Thayers Unwilling, generally used where English would express by an adverb: unwillingly. Unwilling. × πεπίστευμαι pepisteumai I am [still] entrusted with Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4100 BSB/Thayers From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. × οἰκονομίαν oikonomian [a] responsibility . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3622 BSB/Thayers Management of household affairs, stewardship, administration. From oikonomos; administration; specially, a |economy|. γὰρ gar - εἰ ei If πράσσω prassō my τοῦτο touto [preaching] ἑκὼν hekōn [is] voluntary , ἔχω echō I have μισθὸν misthon a reward . δὲ de But εἰ ei if ἄκων akōn [it is] not voluntary , πεπίστευμαι pepisteumai I am [still] entrusted with οἰκονομίαν oikonomian [a] responsibility .
18	What then is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not use up my rights in preaching it.
	× τίς tis What Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × οὖν oun then Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μού mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μισθός misthos reward ? Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3408 BSB/Thayers (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. × ἵνα hina That Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × εὐαγγελιζόμενος euangelizomenos in preaching the gospel Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2097 BSB/Thayers From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. × θήσω thēsō I may offer Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5087 BSB/Thayers To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγέλιον euangelion [it] Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × ἀδάπανον adapanon free of charge , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 77 BSB/Thayers Without expense, for which nothing has to be paid. Costless, i.e. Gratuitous. × εἰς eis and so Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × καταχρήσασθαι katachrēsasthai use up Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 2710 BSB/Thayers To use to the full, use up. From kata and chraomai; to overuse, i.e. Misuse. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐξουσίᾳ exousia rights Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῷ tō [preaching] Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō [it] . Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. τίς tis What οὖν oun then ἐστιν estin is μού mou my ὁ ho - μισθός misthos reward ? ἵνα hina That εὐαγγελιζόμενος euangelizomenos in preaching the gospel θήσω thēsō I may offer τὸ to - εὐαγγέλιον euangelion [it] ἀδάπανον adapanon free of charge , εἰς eis and so μὴ mē not τὸ to - καταχρήσασθαι katachrēsasthai use up μου mou my τῇ tē - ἐξουσίᾳ exousia rights ἐν en in τῷ tō [preaching] εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō [it] .
19	Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
	× γὰρ gar Though Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὢν ōn I am Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × Ἐλεύθερος Eleutheros free of obligation Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1658 BSB/Thayers Free, delivered from obligation. Probably from the alternate of erchomai; unrestrained, i.e. not a slave, or exempt. × ἐκ ek to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × πάντων pantōn anyone , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἐδούλωσα edoulōsa I make myself a slave Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1402 BSB/Thayers To enslave. From doulos; to enslave. × ἐμαυτὸν emauton . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 1st Person Singular Strongs 1683 BSB/Thayers Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'. × πᾶσιν pasin to everyone , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × κερδήσω kerdēsō win Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2770 BSB/Thayers To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. × τοὺς tous - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πλείονας pleionas as many as possible . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strongs 4119 BSB/Thayers Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. γὰρ gar Though ὢν ōn I am Ἐλεύθερος Eleutheros free of obligation ἐκ ek to πάντων pantōn anyone , ἐδούλωσα edoulōsa I make myself a slave ἐμαυτὸν emauton . . . πᾶσιν pasin to everyone , ἵνα hina to κερδήσω kerdēsō win τοὺς tous - πλείονας pleionas as many as possible .
20	To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.
	× καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τοῖς tois To the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Ἰουδαίοις Ioudaiois Jews Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2453 BSB/Thayers Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. × ἐγενόμην egenomēn I became Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ὡς hōs like Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × Ἰουδαῖος Ioudaios a Jew , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2453 BSB/Thayers Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × κερδήσω kerdēsō win Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2770 BSB/Thayers To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. × Ἰουδαίους Ioudaious [the] Jews . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 2453 BSB/Thayers Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. × τοῖς tois To those Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὑπὸ hypo under Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × νόμον nomon [the] law Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ὡς hōs [I became like one] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ὑπὸ hypo under Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × νόμον nomon [the] law Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × αὐτὸς autos ([though I] myself Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ὢν ōn am Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὑπὸ hypo under Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × νόμον nomon [the] law) , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × κερδήσω kerdēsō win Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2770 BSB/Thayers To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. × τοὺς tous those Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὑπὸ hypo under Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × νόμον nomon [the] law . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. καὶ kai - τοῖς tois To the Ἰουδαίοις Ioudaiois Jews ἐγενόμην egenomēn I became ὡς hōs like Ἰουδαῖος Ioudaios a Jew , ἵνα hina to κερδήσω kerdēsō win Ἰουδαίους Ioudaious [the] Jews . τοῖς tois To those ὑπὸ hypo under νόμον nomon [the] law ὡς hōs [I became like one] ὑπὸ hypo under νόμον nomon [the] law αὐτὸς autos ([though I] myself ὢν ōn am μὴ mē not ὑπὸ hypo under νόμον nomon [the] law) , ἵνα hina to κερδήσω kerdēsō win τοὺς tous those ὑπὸ hypo under νόμον nomon [the] law .
21	To those without the law I became like one without the law (though I am not outside the law of God but am under the law of Christ), to win those without the law.
	× τοῖς tois To those Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀνόμοις anomois without [the] law Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 459 BSB/Thayers Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. × ὡς hōs [I became like one] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἄνομος anomos without [the] law Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 459 BSB/Thayers Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. × ὢν ōn ([though I] am Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἄνομος anomos outside [the] law Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 459 BSB/Thayers Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. × Θεοῦ Theou of God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἀλλ’ all’ but [am] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἔννομος ennomos under [the] law Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1772 BSB/Thayers (a) legal, statutory, duly constituted, (b) under the law, obedient to the law. From en and nomos; legal, or subject to. × Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ) , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × κερδάνω kerdanō win Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2770 BSB/Thayers To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. × τοὺς tous those Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀνόμους anomous without [the] law . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 459 BSB/Thayers Lawless, wicked, without law. (by implication, a Gentile), or (positively) wicked. τοῖς tois To those ἀνόμοις anomois without [the] law ὡς hōs [I became like one] ἄνομος anomos without [the] law ὢν ōn ([though I] am μὴ mē not ἄνομος anomos outside [the] law Θεοῦ Theou of God ἀλλ’ all’ but [am] ἔννομος ennomos under [the] law Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ) , ἵνα hina to κερδάνω kerdanō win τοὺς tous those ἀνόμους anomous without [the] law .
22	To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
	× τοῖς tois To the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀσθενέσιν asthenesin weak Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 772 BSB/Thayers (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. × ἐγενόμην egenomēn I became Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἀσθενής asthenēs weak , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 772 BSB/Thayers (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × κερδήσω kerdēsō win Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2770 BSB/Thayers To gain, acquire, win (over), avoid loss. From kerdos; to gain. × τοὺς tous the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀσθενεῖς astheneis weak . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 772 BSB/Thayers (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. × γέγονα gegona I have become Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × πάντα panta all Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × τοῖς tois things Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πᾶσιν pasin to all [people] Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἵνα hina so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × πάντως pantōs by all possible means Grammar Adverb Strongs 3843 BSB/Thayers Wholly, entirely, in every way, by all means, certainly. Adverb from pas; entirely; specially, at all events, in no event. × σώσω sōsō I might save Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4982 BSB/Thayers To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. × τινὰς tinas some . Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. τοῖς tois To the ἀσθενέσιν asthenesin weak ἐγενόμην egenomēn I became ἀσθενής asthenēs weak , ἵνα hina to κερδήσω kerdēsō win τοὺς tous the ἀσθενεῖς astheneis weak . γέγονα gegona I have become πάντα panta all τοῖς tois things πᾶσιν pasin to all [people] ἵνα hina so that πάντως pantōs by all possible means σώσω sōsō I might save τινὰς tinas some .
23	I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ποιῶ poiō I do Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × Πάντα Panta all [this] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × διὰ dia for the sake of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel , Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × ἵνα hina so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × γένωμαι genōmai I may share Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × συνκοινωνὸς synkoinōnos . . . Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4791 BSB/Thayers A partaker with, co-partner. From sun and koinonos; a co-participant. × αὐτοῦ autou in its [blessings] . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. δὲ de - ποιῶ poiō I do Πάντα Panta all [this] διὰ dia for the sake of τὸ to the εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel , ἵνα hina so that γένωμαι genōmai I may share συνκοινωνὸς synkoinōnos . . . αὐτοῦ autou in its [blessings] .
24	Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
	× Οὐκ Ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οἴδατε oidate Do you not know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × σταδίῳ stadiō a race Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4712 BSB/Thayers Or masculine stadios from the base of histemi; a stade or certain measure of distance; by implication, a stadium or race-course. × μὲν men - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × πάντες pantes all Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × οἱ hoi the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τρέχοντες trechontes runners Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5143 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. × τρέχουσιν trechousin run , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 5143 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × εἷς heis only one Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. × λαμβάνει lambanei receives Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × βραβεῖον brabeion prize ? Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1017 BSB/Thayers A prize. From brabeus; an award, i.e. a prize in the public games. × τρέχετε trechete Run Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 5143 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. × οὕτως houtōs in such a way Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × ἵνα hina as to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × καταλάβητε katalabēte take [the prize] . Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2638 BSB/Thayers From kata and lambano; to take eagerly, i.e. Seize, possess, etc. Οὐκ Ouk vvv οἴδατε oidate Do you not know ὅτι hoti that ἐν en in σταδίῳ stadiō a race μὲν men - πάντες pantes all οἱ hoi the τρέχοντες trechontes runners τρέχουσιν trechousin run , δὲ de but εἷς heis only one λαμβάνει lambanei receives τὸ to the βραβεῖον brabeion prize ? τρέχετε trechete Run οὕτως houtōs in such a way ἵνα hina as to καταλάβητε katalabēte take [the prize] .
25	Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × πᾶς pas Everyone Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ὁ ho who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγωνιζόμενος agōnizomenos competes in the games Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 75 BSB/Thayers From agon; to struggle, literally, figuratively, or genitive case. × ἐγκρατεύεται enkrateuetai trains with strict discipline Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1467 BSB/Thayers To exercise self-control, be continent. Middle voice from egkrates; to exercise self-restraint. × πάντα panta . . . . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × οὖν oun - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × μὲν men - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × ἐκεῖνοι ekeinoi They [do it] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × ἵνα hina vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × λάβωσιν labōsin [for] Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × στέφανον stephanon a crown Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4735 BSB/Thayers A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. × φθαρτὸν phtharton [that is] perishable , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5349 BSB/Thayers Corruptible, perishable. From phtheiro; decayed, i.e. perishable. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we [ do it for a crown ] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἄφθαρτον aphtharton [that is] imperishable . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 862 BSB/Thayers Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying. δὲ de - πᾶς pas Everyone ὁ ho who ἀγωνιζόμενος agōnizomenos competes in the games ἐγκρατεύεται enkrateuetai trains with strict discipline πάντα panta . . . . οὖν oun - μὲν men - ἐκεῖνοι ekeinoi They [do it] ἵνα hina vvv λάβωσιν labōsin [for] στέφανον stephanon a crown φθαρτὸν phtharton [that is] perishable , δὲ de but ἡμεῖς hēmeis we [ do it for a crown ] ἄφθαρτον aphtharton [that is] imperishable .
26	Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air.
	× τοίνυν toinyn Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 5106 BSB/Thayers Indeed now, therefore, accordingly, well then. From toi and nun; truly now, i.e. Accordingly. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τρέχω trechō do not run Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5143 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οὕτως houtōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × ὡς hōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἀδήλως adēlōs aimlessly ; Grammar Adverb Strongs 84 BSB/Thayers Out of sight, obscurely, inconspicuously, uncertainly, without certain aim. Adverb from adelos; uncertainly. × πυκτεύω pykteuō I do not fight Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4438 BSB/Thayers To box, be a boxer. From a derivative of the same as pugme; to box, i.e. Contend at the games. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οὕτως houtōs like Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × ὡς hōs . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × δέρων derōn I am beating Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1194 BSB/Thayers To flay, flog, scourge, beat. A primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash. × ἀέρα aera [the] air . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 109 BSB/Thayers Air, the lower air we breathe. From aemi; |air|. τοίνυν toinyn Therefore ἐγὼ egō I τρέχω trechō do not run οὐκ ouk . . . οὕτως houtōs vvv ὡς hōs vvv ἀδήλως adēlōs aimlessly ; πυκτεύω pykteuō I do not fight οὐκ ouk . . . οὕτως houtōs like ὡς hōs . . . δέρων derōn I am beating ἀέρα aera [the] air .
27	No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
	× ἀλλὰ alla No , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὑπωπιάζω hypōpiazō I discipline Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5299 BSB/Thayers From a compound of hupo and a derivative of optanomai; to hit under the eye, i.e. to tease or annoy, subdue. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σῶμα sōma body Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4983 BSB/Thayers Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δουλαγωγῶ doulagōgō make it my slave , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1396 BSB/Thayers From a presumed compound of doulos and ago; to be a slave-driver, i.e. To enslave. × κηρύξας kēryxas [so that] after I have preached Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2784 BSB/Thayers To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. × ἄλλοις allois to others , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × αὐτὸς autos I myself Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × μή mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πως pōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 4459 BSB/Thayers Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! × γένωμαι genōmai will not be Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἀδόκιμος adokimos disqualified . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 96 BSB/Thayers Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. By implication, worthless. ἀλλὰ alla No , ὑπωπιάζω hypōpiazō I discipline μου mou my τὸ to - σῶμα sōma body καὶ kai and δουλαγωγῶ doulagōgō make it my slave , κηρύξας kēryxas [so that] after I have preached ἄλλοις allois to others , αὐτὸς autos I myself μή mē vvv πως pōs vvv γένωμαι genōmai will not be ἀδόκιμος adokimos disqualified .