1	Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
	× δὲ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × διὰ dia by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τῆς tēs the 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. × πραΰτητος prautētos mildness Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4240 BSB/Thayers Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐπιεικείας epieikeias gentleness Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1932 BSB/Thayers Considerateness, forbearance, fairness, gentleness, mildness. From epieikes; suitableness, i.e. equity, mildness. × τοῦ tou - 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 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. × παρακαλῶ parakalō I appeal Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × Αὐτὸς Autos . . . 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. × ὑμᾶς hymas to you — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × Παῦλος Paulos Paul , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3972 BSB/Thayers Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. × ὃς hos who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × 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. × ταπεινὸς tapeinos [am] humble Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5011 BSB/Thayers Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated. × κατὰ kata vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × πρόσωπον prosōpon when face to face Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × ἐν en with 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. × ὑμῖν hymin you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × θαρρῶ tharrō bold Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2292 BSB/Thayers To be courageous, confident, of good cheer. Another form for tharseo; to exercise courage. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἀπὼν apōn when away . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 548 BSB/Thayers To be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away. δὲ de Now διὰ dia by τῆς tēs the πραΰτητος prautētos mildness καὶ kai and ἐπιεικείας epieikeias gentleness τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ , παρακαλῶ parakalō I appeal Αὐτὸς Autos . . . ὑμᾶς hymas to you — ἐγὼ egō I , Παῦλος Paulos Paul , ὃς hos who μὲν men - ταπεινὸς tapeinos [am] humble κατὰ kata vvv πρόσωπον prosōpon when face to face ἐν en with ὑμῖν hymin you , δὲ de but θαρρῶ tharrō bold εἰς eis - ὑμᾶς hymas - ἀπὼν apōn when away .
2	I beg you that when I come I may not need to be as bold as I expect toward those who presume that we live according to the flesh.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × δέομαι deomai I beg [you] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1189 BSB/Thayers To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. × τὸ to that 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. × παρὼν parōn when I come Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3918 BSB/Thayers From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. × 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. × θαρρῆσαι tharrēsai I may not need to be Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2292 BSB/Thayers To be courageous, confident, of good cheer. Another form for tharseo; to exercise courage. × τῇ tē vvv 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. × πεποιθήσει pepoithēsei as bold Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4006 BSB/Thayers Confidence, trust, reliance. From the perfect of the alternate of pascho; reliance. × τολμῆσαι tolmēsai . . . Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 5111 BSB/Thayers To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. × ᾗ hē as Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × λογίζομαι logizomai I expect Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × ἐπί epi toward Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × τινας tinas [those] 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. × τοὺς tous who 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. × λογιζομένους logizomenous presume that Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × ἡμᾶς hēmas we 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. × ὡς hōs - Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × περιπατοῦντας peripatountas live Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. × κατὰ kata according to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × σάρκα sarka [the] flesh . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. δὲ de - δέομαι deomai I beg [you] τὸ to that παρὼν parōn when I come μὴ mē vvv θαρρῆσαι tharrēsai I may not need to be τῇ tē vvv πεποιθήσει pepoithēsei as bold τολμῆσαι tolmēsai . . . ᾗ hē as λογίζομαι logizomai I expect ἐπί epi toward τινας tinas [those] τοὺς tous who λογιζομένους logizomenous presume that ἡμᾶς hēmas we ὡς hōs - περιπατοῦντας peripatountas live κατὰ kata according to σάρκα sarka [the] flesh .
3	For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × περιπατοῦντες peripatountes though we live Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. × 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. × σαρκὶ sarki [the] flesh , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × 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. × στρατευόμεθα strateuometha we do not wage war Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4754 BSB/Thayers To wage war, fight, serve as a soldier; fig: of the warring lusts against the soul. × κατὰ kata according to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × σάρκα sarka [the] flesh . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. γὰρ gar For περιπατοῦντες peripatountes though we live Ἐν En in σαρκὶ sarki [the] flesh , οὐ ou vvv στρατευόμεθα strateuometha we do not wage war κατὰ kata according to σάρκα sarka [the] flesh .
4	The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τὰ ta The Grammar Article - Nominative 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. × ὅπλα hopla weapons Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3696 BSB/Thayers An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool. × τῆς tēs of 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. × 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. × στρατείας strateias warfare Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4752 BSB/Thayers Warfare, military service; of Christian warfare. From strateuomai; military service, i.e. the apostolic career. × οὐ ou [are] not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × σαρκικὰ sarkika [ the weapons ] of the world . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 4559 BSB/Thayers Fleshly, carnal, earthly. From sarx; pertaining to flesh, i.e. bodily, temporal, or animal, unregenerate. × ἀλλὰ alla Instead , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × τῷ tō [they have] 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 divine Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δυνατὰ dynata power Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 1415 BSB/Thayers (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. × πρὸς pros to Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × καθαίρεσιν kathairesin demolish Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2506 BSB/Thayers Taking down, razing, destroying. From kathaireo; demolition; figuratively, extinction. × ὀχυρωμάτων ochyrōmatōn strongholds . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3794 BSB/Thayers A fortress, strong defense, stronghold. From a remote derivative of echo; a castle. γὰρ gar - τὰ ta The ὅπλα hopla weapons τῆς tēs of ἡμῶν hēmōn our στρατείας strateias warfare οὐ ou [are] not σαρκικὰ sarkika [ the weapons ] of the world . ἀλλὰ alla Instead , τῷ tō [they have] Θεῷ Theō divine δυνατὰ dynata power πρὸς pros to καθαίρεσιν kathairesin demolish ὀχυρωμάτων ochyrōmatōn strongholds .
5	We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
	× καθαιροῦντες kathairountes We tear down Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2507 BSB/Thayers (a) I take down, pull down, depose, destroy. From kata and haireomai; to lower demolish. × λογισμοὺς logismous arguments Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3053 BSB/Thayers Reasoning, thinking; a conception, device. From logizomai; computation, i.e. reasoning. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πᾶν pan every Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter 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. × ὕψωμα hypsōma presumption Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5313 BSB/Thayers Height, barrier, bulwark; presumption. From hupsoo; an elevated place or thing, i.e. altitude, or a barrier. × ἐπαιρόμενον epairomenon set up Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1869 BSB/Thayers To raise, lift up. From epi and airo; to raise up. × κατὰ kata against Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × τῆς tēs the 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. × γνώσεως gnōseōs knowledge Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1108 BSB/Thayers Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. × τοῦ tou - 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. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × αἰχμαλωτίζοντες aichmalōtizontes we take captive Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 163 BSB/Thayers To take captive (in war); I subdue, ensnare. From aichmalotos; to make captive. × πᾶν pan every Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter 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. × νόημα noēma thought Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3540 BSB/Thayers From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative 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. × ὑπακοὴν hypakoēn make it obedient Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5218 BSB/Thayers Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. × τοῦ tou - 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 to 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. καθαιροῦντες kathairountes We tear down λογισμοὺς logismous arguments καὶ kai and πᾶν pan every ὕψωμα hypsōma presumption ἐπαιρόμενον epairomenon set up κατὰ kata against τῆς tēs the γνώσεως gnōseōs knowledge τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou of God ; καὶ kai and αἰχμαλωτίζοντες aichmalōtizontes we take captive πᾶν pan every νόημα noēma thought εἰς eis to τὴν tēn - ὑπακοὴν hypakoēn make it obedient τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou to Christ .
6	And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐν en we 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. × ἔχοντες echontes will be Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἑτοίμῳ hetoimō ready Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2092 BSB/Thayers Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. × ἐκδικῆσαι ekdikēsai to punish Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 1556 BSB/Thayers To give justice over, defend, avenge, vindicate. From ekdikos; to vindicate, retaliate, punish. × πᾶσαν pasan every [act of] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine 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. × παρακοήν parakoēn disobedience , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3876 BSB/Thayers Disobedience, imperfect hearing. From parakouo; inattention, i.e. disobedience. × ὅταν hotan as soon as Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3752 BSB/Thayers When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. × ὑμῶν hymōn your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × ὑπακοή hypakoē obedience Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5218 BSB/Thayers Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. × πληρωθῇ plērōthē is complete . Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4137 BSB/Thayers From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. καὶ kai And ἐν en we ἔχοντες echontes will be ἑτοίμῳ hetoimō ready ἐκδικῆσαι ekdikēsai to punish πᾶσαν pasan every [act of] παρακοήν parakoēn disobedience , ὅταν hotan as soon as ὑμῶν hymōn your ἡ hē - ὑπακοή hypakoē obedience πληρωθῇ plērōthē is complete .
7	You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.
	× βλέπετε blepete You are looking Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 991 BSB/Thayers (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. × 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. × κατὰ kata at Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × πρόσωπον prosōpon outward appearances . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × εἴ ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis anyone Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × πέποιθεν pepoithen is confident Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3982 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. × ἑαυτῷ heautō that he Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × εἶναι einai belongs to Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × 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. × τοῦτο touto - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × λογιζέσθω logizesthō he should remind Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × πάλιν palin . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3825 BSB/Thayers Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. × ἐφ’ eph’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ἑαυτοῦ heautou himself Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × 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. × οὕτως houtōs [belong to Christ] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × καὶ kai just Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × καθὼς kathōs as much as Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × αὐτὸς autos he 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. × Χριστοῦ Christou [does] . 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. βλέπετε blepete You are looking Τὰ Ta - κατὰ kata at πρόσωπον prosōpon outward appearances . εἴ ei If τις tis anyone πέποιθεν pepoithen is confident ἑαυτῷ heautō that he εἶναι einai belongs to Χριστοῦ Christou Christ , τοῦτο touto - λογιζέσθω logizesthō he should remind πάλιν palin . . . ἐφ’ eph’ vvv ἑαυτοῦ heautou himself ὅτι hoti that ἡμεῖς hēmeis we οὕτως houtōs [belong to Christ] καὶ kai just καθὼς kathōs as much as αὐτὸς autos he Χριστοῦ Christou [does] .
8	For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τε te even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 5037 BSB/Thayers And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. × ἐάν ean if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × καυχήσωμαι kauchēsōmai I boast Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × τι ti somewhat Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × περισσότερόν perissoteron excessively Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strongs 4053 BSB/Thayers From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. × περὶ peri about Grammar Preposition Strongs 4012 BSB/Thayers From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. × τῆς tēs the 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 authority Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ἧς hēs - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × 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. × ἔδωκεν edōken gave Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ἡμῶν hēmōn us 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. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × οἰκοδομὴν oikodomēn building [you] up Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3619 BSB/Thayers Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. × καὶ kai rather than Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × καθαίρεσιν kathairesin tearing you down Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2506 BSB/Thayers Taking down, razing, destroying. From kathaireo; demolition; figuratively, extinction. × ὑμῶν hymōn . . . , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × αἰσχυνθήσομαι aischynthēsomai I will not be ashamed . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 153 BSB/Thayers To be ashamed, be put to shame. From aischos; to feel shame. γὰρ gar For τε te even ἐάν ean if καυχήσωμαι kauchēsōmai I boast τι ti somewhat περισσότερόν perissoteron excessively περὶ peri about τῆς tēs the ἐξουσίας exousias authority ἧς hēs - ὁ ho the Κύριος Kyrios Lord ἔδωκεν edōken gave ἡμῶν hēmōn us εἰς eis for οἰκοδομὴν oikodomēn building [you] up καὶ kai rather than οὐκ ouk . . . εἰς eis - καθαίρεσιν kathairesin tearing you down ὑμῶν hymōn . . . , οὐκ ouk vvv αἰσχυνθήσομαι aischynthēsomai I will not be ashamed .
9	I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you by my letters.
	× ἵνα hina - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × 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. × δόξω doxō I do not want to seem Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1380 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. × ὡς hōs to be Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἂν an . . . Grammar Particle Strongs 302 BSB/Thayers A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty. × ἐκφοβεῖν ekphobein [trying] to frighten Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1629 BSB/Thayers To frighten away, terrify. From ek and phobeo; to frighten utterly. × ὑμᾶς hymas you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × διὰ dia by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τῶν tōn [my] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine 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. × ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn letters . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. ἵνα hina - μὴ mē vvv δόξω doxō I do not want to seem ὡς hōs to be ἂν an . . . ἐκφοβεῖν ekphobein [trying] to frighten ὑμᾶς hymas you διὰ dia by τῶν tōn [my] ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn letters .
10	For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
	× Ὅτι Hoti For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × φησίν phēsin [some] say , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5346 BSB/Thayers To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say. × Αἱ Hai “ [His] Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine 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. × ἐπιστολαὶ epistolai letters Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. × μέν men - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × Βαρεῖαι Bareiai [are] weighty Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 926 BSB/Thayers Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἰσχυραί ischyrai forceful , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 2478 BSB/Thayers Strong (originally and generally of physical strength); mighty, powerful, vehement, sure. From ischus; forcible. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τοῦ tou his 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. × σώματος sōmatos physical Grammar Noun - Genitive 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. × 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. × παρουσία parousia presence Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3952 BSB/Thayers From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect. × ἀσθενὴς asthenēs [is] unimpressive , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 772 BSB/Thayers (lit: not strong), (a) weak (physically, or morally), (b) infirm, sick. Strengthless. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho [his] 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. × λόγος logos speaking Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × ἐξουθενημένος exouthenēmenos [is] of no account . ” Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1848 BSB/Thayers To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same. Ὅτι Hoti For φησίν phēsin [some] say , Αἱ Hai “ [His] ἐπιστολαὶ epistolai letters μέν men - Βαρεῖαι Bareiai [are] weighty καὶ kai and ἰσχυραί ischyrai forceful , δὲ de but τοῦ tou his σώματος sōmatos physical ἡ hē - παρουσία parousia presence ἀσθενὴς asthenēs [is] unimpressive , καὶ kai and ὁ ho [his] λόγος logos speaking ἐξουθενημένος exouthenēmenos [is] of no account . ”
11	Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.
	× 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. × τοιοῦτος toioutos Such [people] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × λογιζέσθω logizesthō should consider Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × τοῦτο touto - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × οἷοί hoioi what Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3634 BSB/Thayers Probably akin to ho, hos, and hosos; such or what sort of; especially the neuter with negative, not so. × ἐσμεν esmen we are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. × δι’ di’ in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τῷ tō vvv 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. × λόγῳ logō vvv Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn [our] letters Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. × ἀπόντες apontes when absent , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 548 BSB/Thayers To be absent. From apo and eimi; to be away. × τοιοῦτοι toioutoi [we will be] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τῷ tō - 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. × ἔργῳ ergō in our actions Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × παρόντες parontes when present . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3918 BSB/Thayers From para and eimi; to be near, i.e. At hand; neuter present participle time being, or property. ὁ ho - τοιοῦτος toioutos Such [people] λογιζέσθω logizesthō should consider τοῦτο touto - ὅτι hoti that οἷοί hoioi what ἐσμεν esmen we are δι’ di’ in τῷ tō vvv λόγῳ logō vvv ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn [our] letters ἀπόντες apontes when absent , τοιοῦτοι toioutoi [we will be] καὶ kai . . . τῷ tō - ἔργῳ ergō in our actions παρόντες parontes when present .
12	We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τολμῶμεν tolmōmen We do not dare Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5111 BSB/Thayers To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. × Οὐ Ou - Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐνκρῖναι enkrinai to classify Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 1469 BSB/Thayers To count among. From en and krino; to judge in, i.e. Count among. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × συνκρῖναι synkrinai compare Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4793 BSB/Thayers From sun and krino; to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. Combine or collate. × ἑαυτούς heautous ourselves [with] Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × τισιν tisin some Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative 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. × τῶν tōn who 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. × συνιστανόντων synistanontōn commend Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 4921 BSB/Thayers To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. × ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves . Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἀλλὰ alla - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × αὐτοὶ autoi [When] they Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural 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. × μετροῦντες metrountes measure Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3354 BSB/Thayers To measure (out), estimate. From metron; to measure; by implication, to admeasure. × ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἐν en by 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. × ἑαυτοῖς heautois themselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × συνκρίνοντες synkrinontes compare Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4793 BSB/Thayers From sun and krino; to judge of one thing in connection with another, i.e. Combine or collate. × ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἑαυτοῖς heautois with themselves , Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × 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. × συνιᾶσιν syniasin they show their ignorance . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4920 BSB/Thayers To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously. γὰρ gar - τολμῶμεν tolmōmen We do not dare Οὐ Ou - ἐνκρῖναι enkrinai to classify ἢ ē or συνκρῖναι synkrinai compare ἑαυτούς heautous ourselves [with] τισιν tisin some τῶν tōn who συνιστανόντων synistanontōn commend ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves . ἀλλὰ alla - αὐτοὶ autoi [When] they μετροῦντες metrountes measure ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves ἐν en by ἑαυτοῖς heautois themselves καὶ kai and συνκρίνοντες synkrinontes compare ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves ἑαυτοῖς heautois with themselves , οὐ ou vvv συνιᾶσιν syniasin they show their ignorance .
13	We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.
	× 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. × δὲ de however , 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. × καυχησόμεθα kauchēsometha will not boast Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὰ ta vvv 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. × ἄμετρα ametra beyond our limits , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 280 BSB/Thayers Not measurable, immeasurable, to a limitless degree. Immoderate. × ἀλλὰ alla but only Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × κατὰ kata within Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × 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. × μέτρον metron field of influence Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3358 BSB/Thayers An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. × τοῦ tou . . . 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. × κανόνος kanonos . . . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2583 BSB/Thayers From kane; a rule, i.e. a standard; by implication, a boundary, i.e. a sphere. × οὗ hou that Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × 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. × Θεὸς Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἐμέρισεν emerisen has assigned Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3307 BSB/Thayers From meros; to part, i.e. to apportion, bestow, share, or to disunite, differ. × ἡμῖν hēmin to us — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × μέτρου metrou a field Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3358 BSB/Thayers An apparently primary word; a measure, literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion. × ἐφικέσθαι ephikesthai that reaches Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 2185 BSB/Thayers To come to, reach as far as. From epi and a cognate of heko; to arrive upon, i.e. Extend to. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἄχρι achri to Grammar Preposition Strongs 891 BSB/Thayers As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. × ὑμῶν hymōn you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. ἡμεῖς hēmeis We , δὲ de however , οὐκ ouk vvv καυχησόμεθα kauchēsometha will not boast εἰς eis vvv τὰ ta vvv ἄμετρα ametra beyond our limits , ἀλλὰ alla but only κατὰ kata within τὸ to the μέτρον metron field of influence τοῦ tou . . . κανόνος kanonos . . . οὗ hou that ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God ἐμέρισεν emerisen has assigned ἡμῖν hēmin to us — μέτρου metrou a field ἐφικέσθαι ephikesthai that reaches καὶ kai even ἄχρι achri to ὑμῶν hymōn you .
14	We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × ὑπερεκτείνομεν hyperekteinomen We are not overstepping Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5239 BSB/Thayers To over-stretch, stretch out beyond the measure assigned to me. From huper and ekteino; to extend inordinately. × ἑαυτούς heautous our [bounds] , Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ὡς hōs as if Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × 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. × ἐφικνούμενοι ephiknoumenoi we had not come Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2185 BSB/Thayers To come to, reach as far as. From epi and a cognate of heko; to arrive upon, i.e. Extend to. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × γὰρ gar Indeed Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × καὶ kai - , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐφθάσαμεν ephthasamen we were the first to reach Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5348 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary verb; to be beforehand, i.e. Anticipate or precede; by extension, to have arrived at. × ἄχρι achri . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 891 BSB/Thayers As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. × ὑμῶν hymōn you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐν en with 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 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 - 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 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. γὰρ gar - οὐ ou vvv ὑπερεκτείνομεν hyperekteinomen We are not overstepping ἑαυτούς heautous our [bounds] , ὡς hōs as if μὴ mē vvv ἐφικνούμενοι ephiknoumenoi we had not come εἰς eis to ὑμᾶς hymas you . γὰρ gar Indeed καὶ kai - , ἐφθάσαμεν ephthasamen we were the first to reach ἄχρι achri . . . ὑμῶν hymōn you ἐν en with τῷ tō the εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō gospel τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ .
15	Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
	× οὐκ ouk Neither Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × καυχώμενοι kauchōmenoi do we boast Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὰ ta vvv 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. × ἄμετρα ametra beyond our limits Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 280 BSB/Thayers Not measurable, immeasurable, to a limitless degree. Immoderate. × 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. × κόποις kopois [the] labors Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2873 BSB/Thayers From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains. × ἀλλοτρίοις allotriois of others . Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 245 BSB/Thayers From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. × δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἔχοντες echontes vvv Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἐλπίδα elpida we hope that Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × ὑμῶν hymōn [as] your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × πίστεως pisteōs faith Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × αὐξανομένης auxanomenēs increases , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 837 BSB/Thayers (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge. × 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. × κανόνα kanona area of influence Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2583 BSB/Thayers From kane; a rule, i.e. a standard; by implication, a boundary, i.e. a sphere. × ἐν en among 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. × ὑμῖν hymin you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × κατὰ kata - Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × μεγαλυνθῆναι megalynthēnai will greatly increase [ as well ] Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strongs 3170 BSB/Thayers (a) I enlarge, lengthen, (b) I increase, magnify, extol. From megas; to make great, i.e. Increase or extol. × εἰς eis . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × περισσείαν perisseian . . . , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4050 BSB/Thayers Abundance, superfluity. From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance. οὐκ ouk Neither καυχώμενοι kauchōmenoi do we boast εἰς eis vvv τὰ ta vvv ἄμετρα ametra beyond our limits ἐν en in κόποις kopois [the] labors ἀλλοτρίοις allotriois of others . δὲ de But ἔχοντες echontes vvv ἐλπίδα elpida we hope that ὑμῶν hymōn [as] your τῆς tēs - πίστεως pisteōs faith αὐξανομένης auxanomenēs increases , ἡμῶν hēmōn our τὸν ton - κανόνα kanona area of influence ἐν en among ὑμῖν hymin you κατὰ kata - μεγαλυνθῆναι megalynthēnai will greatly increase [ as well ] εἰς eis . . . περισσείαν perisseian . . . ,
16	so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. Then we will not be boasting in the work already done in another man’s territory.
	× εἰς eis so that Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × εὐαγγελίσασθαι euangelisasthai we can preach the gospel Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 2097 BSB/Thayers From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. × τὰ ta [in the regions] 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. × ὑπερέκεινα hyperekeina beyond Grammar Preposition Strongs 5238 BSB/Thayers Beyond. From huper and the neuter plural of ekeinos; above those parts, i.e. Still farther. × ὑμῶν hymōn you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × καυχήσασθαι kauchēsasthai [Then] we will not be boasting Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × 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. × τὰ ta the [work] 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. × ἕτοιμα hetoima already done Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2092 BSB/Thayers Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. × εἰς eis in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἀλλοτρίῳ allotriō another man’s Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 245 BSB/Thayers From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. × κανόνι kanoni territory . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2583 BSB/Thayers From kane; a rule, i.e. a standard; by implication, a boundary, i.e. a sphere. εἰς eis so that εὐαγγελίσασθαι euangelisasthai we can preach the gospel τὰ ta [in the regions] ὑπερέκεινα hyperekeina beyond ὑμῶν hymōn you . οὐκ ouk vvv καυχήσασθαι kauchēsasthai [Then] we will not be boasting ἐν en in τὰ ta the [work] ἕτοιμα hetoima already done εἰς eis in ἀλλοτρίῳ allotriō another man’s κανόνι kanoni territory .
17	Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
	× δὲ de Rather , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ὁ Ho “ {Let} him 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. × καυχώμενος kauchōmenos boasts Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × καυχάσθω kauchasthō boast Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × 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 Footnote Jeremiah 9:24 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. δὲ de Rather , Ὁ Ho “ {Let} him who καυχώμενος kauchōmenos boasts καυχάσθω kauchasthō boast ἐν en in Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord .”
18	For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐστιν estin it 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. × 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. × ὁ ho the [one] 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. × συνιστάνων synistanōn who commends Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4921 BSB/Thayers To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. × ἑαυτὸν heauton himself Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἐκεῖνός ekeinos [who is] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × δόκιμος dokimos approved , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1384 BSB/Thayers Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὃν hon the one whom Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × 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. × συνίστησιν synistēsin commends . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4921 BSB/Thayers To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. γὰρ gar For ἐστιν estin it is οὐ ou not ὁ ho the [one] συνιστάνων synistanōn who commends ἑαυτὸν heauton himself ἐκεῖνός ekeinos [who is] δόκιμος dokimos approved , ἀλλὰ alla but ὃν hon the one whom ὁ ho the Κύριος Kyrios Lord συνίστησιν synistēsin commends .