1	I hope you will bear with a little of my foolishness, but you are already doing that.
	× Ὄφελον Ophelon I hope Grammar Interjection Strongs 3785 BSB/Thayers First person singular of a past tense of opheilo; I ought, i.e. oh that! × ἀνείχεσθέ aneichesthe you will bear with Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 430 BSB/Thayers To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. × τι ti a 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. × μικρόν mikron little Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3398 BSB/Thayers Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). × 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. × ἀφροσύνης aphrosynēs foolishness , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 877 BSB/Thayers Want of sense, foolishness, impiety, wickedness. From aphron; senselessness, i.e. egotism; recklessness. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀνέχεσθέ anechesthe [you are already doing that] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 430 BSB/Thayers To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. × μου mou . . . . 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. Ὄφελον Ophelon I hope ἀνείχεσθέ aneichesthe you will bear with τι ti a μικρόν mikron little μου mou of my ἀφροσύνης aphrosynēs foolishness , ἀλλὰ alla but καὶ kai . . . ἀνέχεσθέ anechesthe [you are already doing that] μου mou . . . .
2	I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ζηλῶ zēlō I am jealous for Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2206 BSB/Thayers From zelos; to have warmth of feeling for or against. × 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. × Θεοῦ Theou with a godly Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ζήλῳ zēlō jealousy . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2205 BSB/Thayers From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. |zeal| (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἡρμοσάμην hērmosamēn I promised Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 718 BSB/Thayers From harmos; to joint, i.e. to woo. × 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. × ἑνὶ heni to one Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. × ἀνδρὶ andri husband , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × παραστῆσαι parastēsai to present [you] Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 3936 BSB/Thayers Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. × ἁγνὴν hagnēn [as] a pure Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 53 BSB/Thayers From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect. × παρθένον parthenon virgin Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3933 BSB/Thayers Of unknown origin; a maiden; by implication, an unmarried daughter. × 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. × Χριστῷ Christō to Christ . Grammar Noun - Dative 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 - ζηλῶ zēlō I am jealous for ὑμᾶς hymas you Θεοῦ Theou with a godly ζήλῳ zēlō jealousy . γὰρ gar For ἡρμοσάμην hērmosamēn I promised ὑμᾶς hymas you ἑνὶ heni to one ἀνδρὶ andri husband , παραστῆσαι parastēsai to present [you] ἁγνὴν hagnēn [as] a pure παρθένον parthenon virgin τῷ tō - Χριστῷ Christō to Christ .
3	I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
	× Φοβοῦμαι Phoboumai I am afraid Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5399 BSB/Thayers From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. × 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. × δὲ de however , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × πως pōs that just 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! × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × Εὕαν Heuan Eve Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2096 BSB/Thayers Eve, the first woman; wife of first man Adam. Of Hebrew origin; Eua, the first woman. × ἐξηπάτησεν exēpatēsen was deceived Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1818 BSB/Thayers To deceive thoroughly. From ek and apatao; to seduce wholly. × 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. × 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. × ὄφις ophis serpent’s Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3789 BSB/Thayers Probably from optanomai; a snake, figuratively, an artful malicious person, especially Satan. × αὐτοῦ autou - 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. × 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. × πανουργίᾳ panourgia cunning , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3834 BSB/Thayers Shrewdness, skill; hence: cunning, craftiness. From panougos; adroitness, i.e. trickery or sophistry. × 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. × τὰ ta - 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. × νοήματα noēmata minds Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3540 BSB/Thayers From noieo; a perception, i.e. Purpose, or the intellect, disposition, itself. × φθαρῇ phtharē may be led astray Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5351 BSB/Thayers To corrupt, spoil, destroy, ruin. Probably strengthened from phthio; properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. To spoil or to ruin. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × τῆς tēs [your] 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. × ἁπλότητος haplotētos simple Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 572 BSB/Thayers Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × ἁγνότητος hagnotētos pure [devotion] Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 54 BSB/Thayers Purity, chastity. From hagnos; cleanness, i.e. blamelessness. × 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. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ‹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. × Χριστόν Christon Christ . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Φοβοῦμαι Phoboumai I am afraid μή mē - , δὲ de however , πως pōs that just ὡς hōs as Εὕαν Heuan Eve ἐξηπάτησεν exēpatēsen was deceived ἐν en by ὁ ho the ὄφις ophis serpent’s αὐτοῦ autou - τῇ tē - πανουργίᾳ panourgia cunning , ὑμῶν hymōn your τὰ ta - νοήματα noēmata minds φθαρῇ phtharē may be led astray ἀπὸ apo from τῆς tēs [your] ἁπλότητος haplotētos simple καὶ kai and τῆς tēs - ἁγνότητος hagnotētos pure [devotion] τῆς tēs - εἰς eis to ‹τὸν› ton - Χριστόν Christon Christ .
4	For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it way too easily.
	× γὰρ gar For 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. × 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. × ὁ ho [someone] 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. × ἐρχόμενος erchomenos comes Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × κηρύσσει kēryssei [and] proclaims Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2784 BSB/Thayers To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. × Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun [a] Jesus Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × ἄλλον allon other Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × ὃν hon [than the One] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐκηρύξαμεν ekēryxamen we proclaimed , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2784 BSB/Thayers To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. × ἢ ē or if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × λαμβάνετε lambanete you receive Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × ἕτερον heteron a different Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × πνεῦμα pneuma spirit Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × ὃ ho [than the One] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐλάβετε elabete you received , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ἕτερον heteron a different Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × ὃ ho [than the one] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × οὐκ ouk . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐδέξασθε edexasthe you accepted , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1209 BSB/Thayers To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. × ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you put up with it Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 430 BSB/Thayers To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. × καλῶς kalōs way too easily . Grammar Adverb Strongs 2573 BSB/Thayers Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well. γὰρ gar For εἰ ei if μὲν men - ὁ ho [someone] ἐρχόμενος erchomenos comes κηρύσσει kēryssei [and] proclaims Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun [a] Jesus ἄλλον allon other ὃν hon [than the One] οὐκ ouk . . . ἐκηρύξαμεν ekēryxamen we proclaimed , ἢ ē or if λαμβάνετε lambanete you receive ἕτερον heteron a different πνεῦμα pneuma spirit ὃ ho [than the One] οὐκ ouk . . . ἐλάβετε elabete you received , ἢ ē or ἕτερον heteron a different εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel ὃ ho [than the one] οὐκ ouk . . . ἐδέξασθε edexasthe you accepted , ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you put up with it καλῶς kalōs way too easily .
5	I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Λογίζομαι Logizomai I consider myself Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × μηδὲν mēden in no way Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × ὑστερηκέναι hysterēkenai inferior Grammar Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active Strongs 5302 BSB/Thayers From husteros; to be later, i.e. to be inferior; generally, to fall short. × τῶν tōn to those 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. × Ὑπερλίαν Hyperlian “ super-apostles Grammar Adverb Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × ἀποστόλων apostolōn . . . . ” Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. γὰρ gar - Λογίζομαι Logizomai I consider myself μηδὲν mēden in no way ὑστερηκέναι hysterēkenai inferior τῶν tōn to those Ὑπερλίαν Hyperlian “ super-apostles ἀποστόλων apostolōn . . . . ”
6	Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × καὶ kai Although Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἰ ei . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἰδιώτης idiōtēs [I am] not a polished Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2399 BSB/Thayers From idios; a private person, i.e. an ignoramus. × 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. × λόγῳ logō speaker , 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. × ἀλλ’ all’ vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × οὐ ou I am certainly not lacking Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × 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. × γνώσει gnōsei in knowledge . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1108 BSB/Thayers Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. × ἀλλ’ all’ - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × φανερώσαντες phanerōsantes We have made this clear Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5319 BSB/Thayers To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. × 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. × 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. × παντὶ panti every way possible Grammar Adjective - Dative 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. × ἐν en . . . 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. × πᾶσιν pasin . . . . Grammar Adjective - Dative 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. δὲ de - καὶ kai Although εἰ ei . . . ἰδιώτης idiōtēs [I am] not a polished τῷ tō - λόγῳ logō speaker , ἀλλ’ all’ vvv οὐ ou I am certainly not lacking τῇ tē - γνώσει gnōsei in knowledge . ἀλλ’ all’ - φανερώσαντες phanerōsantes We have made this clear εἰς eis to ὑμᾶς hymas you ἐν en in παντὶ panti every way possible ἐν en . . . πᾶσιν pasin . . . .
7	Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
	× Ἢ Ē [Was it] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ἁμαρτίαν hamartian a sin Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 266 BSB/Thayers From hamartano; a sin. × ἐποίησα epoiēsa [for me] Grammar Verb - Aorist 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. × ταπεινῶν tapeinōn to humble Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5013 BSB/Thayers To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. × ἐμαυτὸν emauton myself 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'. × ἵνα hina in order 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. × ὑμεῖς hymeis vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ὑψωθῆτε hypsōthēte exalt you , Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 5312 BSB/Thayers (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. × ὅτι hoti because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × εὐηγγελισάμην euēngelisamēn I preached Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2097 BSB/Thayers From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. × 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. × 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. × 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. × δωρεὰν dōrean free of charge ? Grammar Adverb Strongs 1432 BSB/Thayers As a free gift, without payment, freely. Accusative case of dorea as adverb; gratuitously. Ἢ Ē [Was it] ἁμαρτίαν hamartian a sin ἐποίησα epoiēsa [for me] ταπεινῶν tapeinōn to humble ἐμαυτὸν emauton myself ἵνα hina in order to ὑμεῖς hymeis vvv ὑψωθῆτε hypsōthēte exalt you , ὅτι hoti because εὐηγγελισάμην euēngelisamēn I preached τὸ to the εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou of God ὑμῖν hymin to you δωρεὰν dōrean free of charge ?
8	I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
	× ἐσύλησα esylēsa I robbed Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4813 BSB/Thayers To rob, plunder, strip. From a derivative of sullo; to despoil. × ἄλλας allas other Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias churches Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × λαβὼν labōn by accepting Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × ὀψώνιον opsōnion [their] support Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3800 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a presumed derivative of the same as opsarion; rations for a soldier, i.e. his stipend or pay. × πρὸς pros in order Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × 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. × διακονίαν diakonian to serve Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × 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. ἐσύλησα esylēsa I robbed ἄλλας allas other ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias churches λαβὼν labōn by accepting ὀψώνιον opsōnion [their] support πρὸς pros in order τὴν tēn - διακονίαν diakonian to serve ὑμῶν hymōn you .
9	And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παρὼν parōn when I was 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. × πρὸς pros with Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὑστερηθεὶς hysterētheis in need , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5302 BSB/Thayers From husteros; to be later, i.e. to be inferior; generally, to fall short. × 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. × κατενάρκησα katenarkēsa I was not a burden Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2655 BSB/Thayers (properly a medical term: I stupefy, hence) I burden, encumber. From kata and narkao; to grow utterly torpid, i.e. slothful. × οὐθενός outhenos [to anyone] ; Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × 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. × ἐλθόντες elthontes who came Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × Μακεδονίας Makedonias Macedonia Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3109 BSB/Thayers (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece. × προσανεπλήρωσαν prosaneplērōsan supplied Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4322 BSB/Thayers To fill up by adding to, supply. From pros and anapleroo; to fill up further, i.e. Furnish fully. × 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. × ὑστέρημά hysterēma needs . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5303 BSB/Thayers From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐτήρησα etērēsa I have refrained Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. × 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'. × ἀβαρῆ abarē from being a burden Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4 BSB/Thayers Not burdensome, bringing no weight or oppression upon. Weightless, i.e. not burdensome. × 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. × 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. × παντὶ panti any way , Grammar Adjective - Dative 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τηρήσω tērēsō I will continue to do so . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. καὶ kai And παρὼν parōn when I was πρὸς pros with ὑμᾶς hymas you καὶ kai and ὑστερηθεὶς hysterētheis in need , οὐ ou vvv κατενάρκησα katenarkēsa I was not a burden οὐθενός outhenos [to anyone] ; γὰρ gar for οἱ hoi the ἀδελφοὶ adelphoi brothers ἐλθόντες elthontes who came ἀπὸ apo from Μακεδονίας Makedonias Macedonia προσανεπλήρωσαν prosaneplērōsan supplied μου mou my τὸ to - ὑστέρημά hysterēma needs . καὶ kai - ἐτήρησα etērēsa I have refrained ἐμαυτὸν emauton . . . ἀβαρῆ abarē from being a burden ὑμῖν hymin to you ἐν en in παντὶ panti any way , καὶ kai and τηρήσω tērēsō I will continue to do so .
10	As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.
	× ἀλήθεια alētheia [As surely as the] truth Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × 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. × ἔστιν 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. × 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. × ἐμοὶ 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. × ὅτι hoti - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × αὕτη hautē this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × καύχησις kauchēsis boasting Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2746 BSB/Thayers The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. × εἰς eis of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἐμὲ eme mine 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. × 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. × φραγήσεται phragēsetai will not be silenced Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5420 BSB/Thayers To stop, close up, obstruct. Apparently a strengthening form of the base of phren; to fence or inclose, i.e., to block up. × 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. × τοῖς tois the Grammar Article - Dative 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. × κλίμασιν klimasin regions Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 2824 BSB/Thayers A small geographical division, district, or territory. From klino; a slope, i.e. a |clime| or tract of country. × 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. × Ἀχαΐας Achaias of Achaia . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 882 BSB/Thayers Achaia, a country of Europe. ἀλήθεια alētheia [As surely as the] truth Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ ἔστιν estin is ἐν en in ἐμοὶ emoi me , ὅτι hoti - αὕτη hautē this ἡ hē - καύχησις kauchēsis boasting εἰς eis of ἐμὲ eme mine οὐ ou vvv φραγήσεται phragēsetai will not be silenced ἐν en in τοῖς tois the κλίμασιν klimasin regions τῆς tēs - Ἀχαΐας Achaias of Achaia .
11	Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
	× διὰ dia Why Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τί ti . . . ? Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × ὅτι hoti Because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × 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. × ἀγαπῶ agapō I do not love Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × 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. × 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. × οἶδεν oiden knows [I do] ! Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. διὰ dia Why τί ti . . . ? ὅτι hoti Because οὐκ ouk vvv ἀγαπῶ agapō I do not love ὑμᾶς hymas you ? ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God οἶδεν oiden knows [I do] !
12	But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × καὶ kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ποιήσω poiēsō I will keep on doing Grammar Verb - Future 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. × Ὃ Ho what Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ποιῶ poiō I am doing , 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. × ἵνα hina in order Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × ἐκκόψω ekkopsō to undercut Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1581 BSB/Thayers To cut out (off, away), remove, prevent. From ek and kopto; to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate. × 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. × ἀφορμὴν aphormēn - Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 874 BSB/Thayers From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. an opportunity. × τῶν tōn those 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. × θελόντων thelontōn want Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × ἀφορμήν aphormēn an opportunity Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 874 BSB/Thayers From a compound of apo and hormao; a starting-point, i.e. an opportunity. × 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. × εὑρεθῶσιν heurethōsin be regarded as Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2147 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. × καθὼς kathōs our equals 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. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis . . . 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. × 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. × ᾧ hō the things Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × καυχῶνται kauchōntai of which they boast . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. δὲ de But καὶ kai vvv ποιήσω poiēsō I will keep on doing Ὃ Ho what ποιῶ poiō I am doing , ἵνα hina in order ἐκκόψω ekkopsō to undercut τὴν tēn - ἀφορμὴν aphormēn - τῶν tōn those who θελόντων thelontōn want ἀφορμήν aphormēn an opportunity ἵνα hina to εὑρεθῶσιν heurethōsin be regarded as καθὼς kathōs our equals καὶ kai . . . ἡμεῖς hēmeis . . . ἐν en in ᾧ hō the things καυχῶνται kauchōntai of which they boast .
13	For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οἱ hoi - 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. × τοιοῦτοι toioutoi such men [are] 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). × ψευδαπόστολοι pseudapostoloi false apostles , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5570 BSB/Thayers A false or pretended apostle. From pseudes and apostolos; a spurious apostle, i.e. Pretended pracher. × δόλιοι dolioi deceitful Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1386 BSB/Thayers Treacherous, deceitful, fraudulent. From dolos; guileful. × ἐργάται ergatai workers , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2040 BSB/Thayers A field-laborer; then: a laborer, workman in general. From ergon; a toiler; figuratively, a teacher. × μετασχηματιζόμενοι metaschēmatizomenoi masquerading Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3345 BSB/Thayers From meta and a derivative of schema; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply. × εἰς eis as Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἀποστόλους apostolous apostles Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × 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 For οἱ hoi - τοιοῦτοι toioutoi such men [are] ψευδαπόστολοι pseudapostoloi false apostles , δόλιοι dolioi deceitful ἐργάται ergatai workers , μετασχηματιζόμενοι metaschēmatizomenoi masquerading εἰς eis as ἀποστόλους apostolous apostles Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ .
14	And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × θαῦμα thauma wonder , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2295 BSB/Thayers (a) concr: a marvel, wonder, (b) abstr: wonder, amazement. Apparently from a form of theaomai; wonder. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × Σατανᾶς Satanas Satan Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4567 BSB/Thayers An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. × αὐτὸς autos himself 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. × μετασχηματίζεται metaschēmatizetai masquerades Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3345 BSB/Thayers From meta and a derivative of schema; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply. × εἰς eis as Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἄγγελον angelon an angel Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 32 BSB/Thayers From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor. × φωτός phōtos of light . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 5457 BSB/Thayers Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. καὶ kai And οὐ ou no θαῦμα thauma wonder , γὰρ gar for ὁ ho - Σατανᾶς Satanas Satan αὐτὸς autos himself μετασχηματίζεται metaschēmatizetai masquerades εἰς eis as ἄγγελον angelon an angel φωτός phōtos of light .
15	It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.
	× οὐ ou [It is] not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μέγα mega surprising , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3173 BSB/Thayers Large, great, in the widest sense. × οὖν oun then , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × εἰ ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × αὐτοῦ autou his 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. × οἱ hoi - 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. × διάκονοι diakonoi servants Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μετασχηματίζονται metaschēmatizontai masquerade Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 3345 BSB/Thayers From meta and a derivative of schema; to transfigure or disguise; figuratively, to apply. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × διάκονοι diakonoi servants Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × ὧν hōn [Their] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × 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. × τέλος telos end Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 5056 BSB/Thayers (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. × ἔσται estai will correspond to Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 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. × κατὰ kata . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. × 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. × ἔργα erga actions . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. οὐ ou [It is] not μέγα mega surprising , οὖν oun then , εἰ ei if αὐτοῦ autou his οἱ hoi - διάκονοι diakonoi servants καὶ kai - μετασχηματίζονται metaschēmatizontai masquerade ὡς hōs as διάκονοι diakonoi servants δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness . ὧν hōn [Their] τὸ to - τέλος telos end ἔσται estai will correspond to κατὰ kata . . . αὐτῶν autōn their τὰ ta - ἔργα erga actions .
16	I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
	× Πάλιν Palin vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3825 Cross Reference (Colossians 1:24–29) BSB/Thayers Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. × λέγω legō I repeat : Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. × μή mē {Let} 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. × τίς tis one 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. × δόξῃ doxē take Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd 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. × με me 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. × εἶναι einai for 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. × ἄφρονα aphrona a fool . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 878 BSB/Thayers Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. × 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. × μή¦γε mē¦ge [you do] , Grammar Particle Strongs 1490 BSB/Thayers But if not, else, otherwise. From ei, de, and me; but if not. × δέξασθέ dexasthe [then] receive Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1209 BSB/Thayers To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. × με me 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. × κἂν kan - Grammar Adverb Strongs 2579 BSB/Thayers And if, even if, even, at least. From kai and ean; and if. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἄφρονα aphrona a fool , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 878 BSB/Thayers Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. × 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. × κἀγὼ kagō I too Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. × καυχήσωμαι kauchēsōmai may 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 a 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. × μικρόν mikron little . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3398 BSB/Thayers Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). Πάλιν Palin vvv λέγω legō I repeat : μή mē {Let} no τίς tis one δόξῃ doxē take με me me εἶναι einai for ἄφρονα aphrona a fool . δὲ de But εἰ ei if μή¦γε mē¦ge [you do] , δέξασθέ dexasthe [then] receive με me me κἂν kan - ὡς hōs as ἄφρονα aphrona a fool , ἵνα hina so that κἀγὼ kagō I too καυχήσωμαι kauchēsōmai may boast τι ti a μικρόν mikron little .
17	In this confident boasting of mine, I am not speaking as the Lord would, but as a fool.
	× ὃ ho - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × λαλῶ lalō - 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. × 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. × ταύτῃ tautē this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × ὑποστάσει hypostasei confident Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5287 BSB/Thayers From a compound of hupo and histemi; a setting under, i.e. concretely, essence, or abstractly, assurance. × 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. × καυχήσεως kauchēseōs boasting [of mine] , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2746 BSB/Thayers The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. × 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. × λαλῶ lalō I am not speaking 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. × κατὰ kata as Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × Κύριον Kyrion [the] Lord {would} , 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. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἐν en - 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. × ἀφροσύνῃ aphrosynē a fool . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 877 BSB/Thayers Want of sense, foolishness, impiety, wickedness. From aphron; senselessness, i.e. egotism; recklessness. ὃ ho - λαλῶ lalō - ἐν en In ταύτῃ tautē this τῆς tēs - ὑποστάσει hypostasei confident τῇ tē - καυχήσεως kauchēseōs boasting [of mine] , οὐ ou vvv λαλῶ lalō I am not speaking κατὰ kata as Κύριον Kyrion [the] Lord {would} , ἀλλ’ all’ but ὡς hōs as ἐν en - ἀφροσύνῃ aphrosynē a fool .
18	Since many are boasting according to the flesh, I too will boast.
	× ἐπεὶ epei Since Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1893 BSB/Thayers Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. × πολλοὶ polloi many Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × καυχῶνται kauchōntai are boasting Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × 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). × 〈τὴν〉 tēn the 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. × σάρκα sarka flesh , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × κἀγὼ kagō I too Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. × καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai will boast . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative 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. ἐπεὶ epei Since πολλοὶ polloi many καυχῶνται kauchōntai are boasting κατὰ kata according to 〈τὴν〉 tēn the σάρκα sarka flesh , κἀγὼ kagō I too καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai will boast .
19	For you gladly tolerate fools, since you are so wise.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you gladly tolerate Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 430 BSB/Thayers To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. × ἡδέως hēdeōs . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 2234 BSB/Thayers Gladly, pleasantly, with pleasure. Adverb from a derivative of the base of hedone; sweetly, i.e. with pleasure. × τῶν tōn - 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. × ἀφρόνων aphronōn fools , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 878 BSB/Thayers Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. × ὄντες ontes since you are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. × φρόνιμοι phronimoi so wise . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5429 BSB/Thayers Intelligent, prudent, sensible, wise. From phren; thoughtful, i.e. Sagacious or discreet; in a bad sense conceited. γὰρ gar For ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you gladly tolerate ἡδέως hēdeōs . . . τῶν tōn - ἀφρόνων aphronōn fools , ὄντες ontes since you are φρόνιμοι phronimoi so wise .
20	In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you or exploits you or takes advantage of you or exalts himself or strikes you in the face.
	× γὰρ gar In fact , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you even put up with Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 430 BSB/Thayers To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. × εἴ ei - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis anyone who 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. × καταδουλοῖ katadouloi enslaves Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2615 BSB/Thayers To enslave. From kata and douloo; to enslave 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. × εἴ ei [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis . . . 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. × κατεσθίει katesthiei exploits [you] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2719 BSB/Thayers To eat up, eat till it is finished, devour, squander, annoy, injure. From kata and esthio; to eat down, i.e. Devour. × εἴ ei [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis . . . 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. × λαμβάνει lambanei takes advantage [of you] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × εἴ ei [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis . . . 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. × ἐπαίρεται epairetai exalts himself Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1869 BSB/Thayers To raise, lift up. From epi and airo; to raise up. × εἴ ei [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis . . . 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. × δέρει derei strikes Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1194 BSB/Thayers To flay, flog, scourge, beat. A primary verb; properly, to flay, i.e. to scourge, or to thrash. × 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. × εἰς eis in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × πρόσωπον prosōpon the 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. γὰρ gar In fact , ἀνέχεσθε anechesthe you even put up with εἴ ei - τις tis anyone who καταδουλοῖ katadouloi enslaves ὑμᾶς hymas you εἴ ei [or] τις tis . . . κατεσθίει katesthiei exploits [you] εἴ ei [or] τις tis . . . λαμβάνει lambanei takes advantage [of you] εἴ ei [or] τις tis . . . ἐπαίρεται epairetai exalts himself εἴ ei [or] τις tis . . . δέρει derei strikes ὑμᾶς hymas you εἰς eis in πρόσωπον prosōpon the face .
21	To my shame I concede that we were too weak for that! Speaking as a fool, however, I can match what anyone else dares to boast about.
	× κατὰ kata To Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἀτιμίαν atimian [my] shame Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 819 BSB/Thayers Disgrace, dishonor; a dishonorable use. From atimos; infamy, i.e. comparative indignity, disgrace. × λέγω legō I concede Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. × ὡς hōs - Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × 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. × ἠσθενήκαμεν ēsthenēkamen were too weak [for that] ! Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 770 BSB/Thayers To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. × λέγω legō Speaking Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. × ἐν en vvv 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. × ἀφροσύνῃ aphrosynē as a fool , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 877 BSB/Thayers Want of sense, foolishness, impiety, wickedness. From aphron; senselessness, i.e. egotism; recklessness. × δ’ d’ however , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × κἀγώ kagō I can Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. × τολμῶ tolmō [match] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5111 BSB/Thayers To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. × Ἐν En - 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. × ᾧ hō what Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × τις tis anyone else 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. × ἄν an . . . Grammar Particle Strongs 302 BSB/Thayers A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty. × τολμᾷ tolma dares [to boast about] . Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5111 BSB/Thayers To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. κατὰ kata To ἀτιμίαν atimian [my] shame λέγω legō I concede ὡς hōs - ὅτι hoti that ἡμεῖς hēmeis we ἠσθενήκαμεν ēsthenēkamen were too weak [for that] ! λέγω legō Speaking ἐν en vvv ἀφροσύνῃ aphrosynē as a fool , δ’ d’ however , κἀγώ kagō I can τολμῶ tolmō [match] Ἐν En - ᾧ hō what τις tis anyone else ἄν an . . . τολμᾷ tolma dares [to boast about] .
22	Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
	× εἰσιν eisin Are they Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × Ἑβραῖοί Hebraioi Hebrews ? Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1445 BSB/Thayers A Hebrew, particularly one who speaks Hebrew (Aramaic). From Eber; a Hebrew or Jew. × κἀγώ kagō So am I . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. × εἰσιν eisin Are they Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × Ἰσραηλῖταί Israēlitai Israelites ? Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2475 BSB/Thayers An Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew. From Israel; an |Israelite|, i.e. Descendant of Israel. × κἀγώ kagō So am I . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. × εἰσιν eisin Are they Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × σπέρμα sperma descendants Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4690 BSB/Thayers From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant. × Ἀβραάμ Abraam of Abraham ? Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 11 BSB/Thayers Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch. × κἀγώ kagō So am I . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 2504 BSB/Thayers To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. εἰσιν eisin Are they Ἑβραῖοί Hebraioi Hebrews ? κἀγώ kagō So am I . εἰσιν eisin Are they Ἰσραηλῖταί Israēlitai Israelites ? κἀγώ kagō So am I . εἰσιν eisin Are they σπέρμα sperma descendants Ἀβραάμ Abraam of Abraham ? κἀγώ kagō So am I .
23	Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.
	× εἰσιν eisin Are they Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × διάκονοι diakonoi servants Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × 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. × λαλῶ lalō I am speaking 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. × παραφρονῶν paraphronōn like I am out of my mind , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3912 BSB/Thayers To be out of my senses, be beside myself. From para and phroneo; to misthink, i.e. Be insane. × ἐγώ egō [but] I am 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. × ὑπὲρ hyper so much more : Grammar Adverb Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. × περισσοτέρως perissoterōs harder Grammar Adverb Strongs 4057 BSB/Thayers Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. × κόποις kopois labor , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2873 BSB/Thayers From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains. × 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. × περισσοτέρως perissoterōs more Grammar Adverb Strongs 4057 BSB/Thayers Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. × φυλακαῖς phylakais imprisonments , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 5438 BSB/Thayers From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively. × 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. × ὑπερβαλλόντως hyperballontōs worse Grammar Adverb Strongs 5234 BSB/Thayers Beyond measure. Adverb from present participle active of huperballo; excessively. × πληγαῖς plēgais beatings , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4127 BSB/Thayers A blow, stripe, wound; an affliction, plague. From plesso; a stroke; by implication, a wound; figuratively, a calamity. × 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. × πολλάκις pollakis frequent Grammar Adverb Strongs 4178 BSB/Thayers Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently. × θανάτοις thanatois danger of death . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2288 BSB/Thayers Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. εἰσιν eisin Are they διάκονοι diakonoi servants Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ ? λαλῶ lalō I am speaking παραφρονῶν paraphronōn like I am out of my mind , ἐγώ egō [but] I am ὑπὲρ hyper so much more : ἐν en in περισσοτέρως perissoterōs harder κόποις kopois labor , ἐν en in περισσοτέρως perissoterōs more φυλακαῖς phylakais imprisonments , ἐν en in ὑπερβαλλόντως hyperballontōs worse πληγαῖς plēgais beatings , ἐν en in πολλάκις pollakis frequent θανάτοις thanatois danger of death .
24	Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.
	× πεντάκις pentakis Five times Grammar Adverb Strongs 3999 BSB/Thayers Five times. Multiplicative adverb from pente; five times. × ἔλαβον elabon I received Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × Ὑπὸ Hypo from 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). × Ἰουδαίων Ioudaiōn [the] Jews Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2453 BSB/Thayers Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. × τεσσεράκοντα tesserakonta [the] forty [lashes] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 5062 BSB/Thayers Forty. The decade of tessares; forty. × παρὰ para minus Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × μίαν mian one . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. πεντάκις pentakis Five times ἔλαβον elabon I received Ὑπὸ Hypo from Ἰουδαίων Ioudaiōn [the] Jews τεσσεράκοντα tesserakonta [the] forty [lashes] παρὰ para minus μίαν mian one .
25	Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.
	× τρὶς tris Three times Grammar Adverb Strongs 5151 BSB/Thayers Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. × ἐραβδίσθην erabdisthēn I was beaten with rods , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4463 BSB/Thayers To beat with rods, scourge. From rhabdos; to strike with a stick, i.e. Bastinado. × ἅπαξ hapax once Grammar Adverb Strongs 530 BSB/Thayers Once, once for all. Probably from hapas; one time. × ἐλιθάσθην elithasthēn I was stoned , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3034 BSB/Thayers To stone, pelt with stones. From lithos; to lapidate. × τρὶς tris three times Grammar Adverb Strongs 5151 BSB/Thayers Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. × ἐναυάγησα enauagēsa I was shipwrecked . Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3489 BSB/Thayers From a compound of naus and ago; to be shipwrecked, literally or figuratively. × πεποίηκα pepoiēka I spent Grammar Verb - Perfect 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. × νυχθήμερον nychthēmeron a night and a day Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3574 BSB/Thayers A night and day, twenty-four hours. From nux and hemera; a day-and-night, i.e. Full day of twenty-four hours. × 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. × βυθῷ bythō open [sea] . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1037 BSB/Thayers The deep sea, the bottom. A variation of bathos; depth, i.e. the sea. τρὶς tris Three times ἐραβδίσθην erabdisthēn I was beaten with rods , ἅπαξ hapax once ἐλιθάσθην elithasthēn I was stoned , τρὶς tris three times ἐναυάγησα enauagēsa I was shipwrecked . πεποίηκα pepoiēka I spent νυχθήμερον nychthēmeron a night and a day ἐν en in τῷ tō the βυθῷ bythō open [sea] .
26	In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers,
	× ὁδοιπορίαις hodoiporiais In my frequent journeys Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3597 BSB/Thayers A journey, journeying, travel. From the same as hodoiporeo; travel. × πολλάκις pollakis . . . , Grammar Adverb Strongs 4178 BSB/Thayers Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently. × κινδύνοις kindynois [I have been] in danger Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × ποταμῶν potamōn from rivers Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 4215 BSB/Thayers A river, torrent, stream. Probably from a derivative of the alternate of pino; a current, brook or freshet, i.e. Running water. × κινδύνοις kindynois [and] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × λῃστῶν lēstōn from bandits , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3027 BSB/Thayers A robber, brigand, bandit. From leizomai; a brigand. × κινδύνοις kindynois in danger Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × ἐκ ek from [my] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × γένους genous countrymen Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 1085 BSB/Thayers Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; |kin|. × κινδύνοις kindynois [and] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × ἐξ ex 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. × ἐθνῶν ethnōn [the] Gentiles , Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 1484 BSB/Thayers Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. × κινδύνοις kindynois in danger Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × 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. × πόλει polei [the] city Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4172 BSB/Thayers A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. × κινδύνοις kindynois [and] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × 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. × ἐρημίᾳ erēmia [the] country , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2047 BSB/Thayers A desert place, desert, uninhabited region. From eremos; solitude. × κινδύνοις kindynois in danger Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × ἐν en on 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. × θαλάσσῃ thalassē [the] sea Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2281 BSB/Thayers Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. × κινδύνοις kindynois [and] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2794 BSB/Thayers Danger, peril, risk. Of uncertain derivation; danger. × 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. × ψευδαδέλφοις pseudadelphois false brothers , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 5569 BSB/Thayers A false brother, pretend Christian. From pseudes and adephos; a spurious brother, i.e. Pretended associate. ὁδοιπορίαις hodoiporiais In my frequent journeys πολλάκις pollakis . . . , κινδύνοις kindynois [I have been] in danger ποταμῶν potamōn from rivers κινδύνοις kindynois [and] λῃστῶν lēstōn from bandits , κινδύνοις kindynois in danger ἐκ ek from [my] γένους genous countrymen κινδύνοις kindynois [and] ἐξ ex from ἐθνῶν ethnōn [the] Gentiles , κινδύνοις kindynois in danger ἐν en in πόλει polei [the] city κινδύνοις kindynois [and] ἐν en in ἐρημίᾳ erēmia [the] country , κινδύνοις kindynois in danger ἐν en on θαλάσσῃ thalassē [the] sea κινδύνοις kindynois [and] ἐν en among ψευδαδέλφοις pseudadelphois false brothers ,
27	in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.
	× κόπῳ kopō in labor Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2873 BSB/Thayers From kopto; a cut, i.e. toil, literally or figuratively; by implication, pains. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μόχθῳ mochthō toil Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3449 BSB/Thayers Wearisome labor, toil, hardship. From the base of mogis; toil, i.e. sadness. × πολλάκις pollakis [and] often Grammar Adverb Strongs 4178 BSB/Thayers Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently. × ἐν en vvv 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. × ἀγρυπνίαις agrypniais without sleep , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 70 BSB/Thayers The state of being awake (at night), sleeplessness, watching. From agrupneo; sleeplessness, i.e. A keeping awake. × 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. × λιμῷ limō hunger Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3042 BSB/Thayers A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δίψει dipsei thirst Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 1373 BSB/Thayers Thirst. Of uncertain affinity; thirst. × πολλάκις pollakis [and] often Grammar Adverb Strongs 4178 BSB/Thayers Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently. × ἐν en vvv 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. × νηστείαις nēsteiais without food , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3521 BSB/Thayers Fasting, the day of atonement. From nesteuo; abstinence; specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement. × 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. × ψύχει psychei cold Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 5592 BSB/Thayers Cold. From psucho; coolness. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × γυμνότητι gymnotēti exposure . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1132 BSB/Thayers Nakedness. From gumnos; nudity. κόπῳ kopō in labor καὶ kai and μόχθῳ mochthō toil πολλάκις pollakis [and] often ἐν en vvv ἀγρυπνίαις agrypniais without sleep , ἐν en in λιμῷ limō hunger καὶ kai and δίψει dipsei thirst πολλάκις pollakis [and] often ἐν en vvv νηστείαις nēsteiais without food , ἐν en in ψύχει psychei cold καὶ kai and γυμνότητι gymnotēti exposure .
28	Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.
	× Χωρὶς Chōris Apart from Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × παρεκτὸς parektos these external Grammar Adverb Strongs 3924 BSB/Thayers From para and ektos; near outside, i.e. Besides. × τῶν tōn [trials] , Grammar Article - Genitive 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. × μοι moi I [face] 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. × καθ’ kath’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἡ hē vvv 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. × ἡμέραν hēmeran daily Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × 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. × ἐπίστασίς epistasis pressure Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1999 BSB/Thayers A gathering, concourse, tumult. From the middle voice of a compound of epi and sunistao; a conspiracy, i.e. Concourse. × ἡ hē [of my] 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. × μέριμνα merimna concern Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3308 BSB/Thayers Care, worry, anxiety. From merizo; solicitude. × πασῶν pasōn for all Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine 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. × τῶν tōn the 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. × ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. Χωρὶς Chōris Apart from παρεκτὸς parektos these external τῶν tōn [trials] , μοι moi I [face] καθ’ kath’ vvv ἡ hē vvv ἡμέραν hēmeran daily ἡ hē the ἐπίστασίς epistasis pressure ἡ hē [of my] μέριμνα merimna concern πασῶν pasōn for all τῶν tōn the ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches .
29	Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?
	× 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. × ἀσθενεῖ asthenei is weak , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 770 BSB/Thayers To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. × 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. × ἀσθενῶ asthenō I am not weak ? Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 770 BSB/Thayers To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. × 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. × σκανδαλίζεται skandalizetai is led into sin , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4624 BSB/Thayers From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure). × 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. × οὐκ ouk {do} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × πυροῦμαι pyroumai burn with grief ? Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4448 BSB/Thayers From pur; to kindle, i.e. to be ignited, glow, be refined, or to be inflamed. τίς tis Who ἀσθενεῖ asthenei is weak , καὶ kai and οὐκ ouk vvv ἀσθενῶ asthenō I am not weak ? τίς tis Who σκανδαλίζεται skandalizetai is led into sin , καὶ kai and ἐγὼ egō I οὐκ ouk {do} not πυροῦμαι pyroumai burn with grief ?
30	If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
	× Εἰ Ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × δεῖ dei I must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × καυχᾶσθαι kauchasthai boast , Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will boast Grammar Verb - Future Indicative 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. × τὰ ta [of] the things 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. × τῆς tēs [that show] 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. × 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. × ἀσθενείας astheneias weakness . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. Εἰ Ei If δεῖ dei I must καυχᾶσθαι kauchasthai boast , καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will boast τὰ ta [of] the things τῆς tēs [that show] μου mou my ἀσθενείας astheneias weakness .
31	The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.
	× 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. × Θεὸς Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative 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. × Πατὴρ Patēr Father Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3962 BSB/Thayers Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a |father|. × τοῦ tou of the 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 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. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × 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. × ὢν ōn is 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. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τοὺς tous vvv 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. × αἰῶνας aiōnas forever Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 165 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. × εὐλογητὸς eulogētos worthy of praise , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2128 Footnote Or forever blessed BSB/Thayers (used only of God), blessed (as entitled to receive blessing from man), worthy of praise. From eulogeo; adorable. × οἶδεν oiden knows Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular 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. × 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. × ψεύδομαι pseudomai I am not lying . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5574 BSB/Thayers To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood. ὁ ho The Θεὸς Theos God καὶ kai and Πατὴρ Patēr Father τοῦ tou of the Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus , ὁ ho who ὢν ōn is εἰς eis vvv τοὺς tous vvv αἰῶνας aiōnas forever εὐλογητὸς eulogētos worthy of praise , οἶδεν oiden knows ὅτι hoti that οὐ ou vvv ψεύδομαι pseudomai I am not lying .
32	In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.
	× 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. × Δαμασκῷ Damaskō Damascus , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1154 BSB/Thayers Damascus. Of Hebrew origin; Damascus, a city of Syria. × 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. × ἐθνάρχης ethnarchēs governor Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1481 BSB/Thayers An ethnarch, tribal lord, a subordinate ruler. From ethnos and arche; the governor of a district. × τοῦ tou under 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. × βασιλέως basileōs King Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 935 BSB/Thayers A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. × Ἁρέτα Hareta Aretas Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 702 BSB/Thayers Aretas IV, King of the Nabataeans. Of foreign origin; Aretas, an Arabian. × ἐφρούρει ephrourei secured Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5432 BSB/Thayers From a compound of pro and horao; to be a watcher in advance, i.e. To mount guard as a sentinel; figuratively, to hem in, protect. × τὴν tēn the 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. × πόλιν polin city Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4172 BSB/Thayers A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. × Δαμασκηνῶν Damaskēnōn of the Damascenes Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1153 BSB/Thayers A Damascene, an inhabitant of Damascus. From Damaskos; a Damascene or inhabitant of Damascus. × πιάσαι piasai in order to arrest Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4084 BSB/Thayers Probably another form of biazo; to squeeze, i.e. Seize (press), or officially (arrest), or in hunting (capture). × με me 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. ἐν en In Δαμασκῷ Damaskō Damascus , ὁ ho the ἐθνάρχης ethnarchēs governor τοῦ tou under βασιλέως basileōs King Ἁρέτα Hareta Aretas ἐφρούρει ephrourei secured τὴν tēn the πόλιν polin city Δαμασκηνῶν Damaskēnōn of the Damascenes πιάσαι piasai in order to arrest με me me .
33	But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.
	× καὶ kai But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐχαλάσθην echalasthēn I was lowered Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5465 BSB/Thayers To let down, lower, slacken, loosen. From the base of chasma; to lower. × 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. × σαργάνῃ sarganē a basket Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4553 BSB/Thayers A basket, generally of twisted cords. Apparently of Hebrew origin; a basket × διὰ dia through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × θυρίδος thyridos a window Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2376 BSB/Thayers A small opening, window. From thura; an aperture, i.e. Window. × διὰ dia in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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. × τείχους teichous wall Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 5038 BSB/Thayers A wall, especially of a city. Akin to the base of tikto; a wall. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐξέφυγον exephygon escaped Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1628 BSB/Thayers To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out. × αὐτοῦ autou his 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. × τὰς tas - Grammar Article - Accusative 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. × χεῖρας cheiras grasp . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 5495 BSB/Thayers A hand. καὶ kai But ἐχαλάσθην echalasthēn I was lowered ἐν en in σαργάνῃ sarganē a basket διὰ dia through θυρίδος thyridos a window διὰ dia in τοῦ tou the τείχους teichous wall καὶ kai and ἐξέφυγον exephygon escaped αὐτοῦ autou his τὰς tas - χεῖρας cheiras grasp .