1	I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
	× 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 go on boasting . 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. × 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. × συμφέρον sympheron Although there is nothing to gain Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4851 BSB/Thayers From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. × μέν men . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐλεύσομαι eleusomai I will go on Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὀπτασίας optasias visions Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3701 BSB/Thayers A vision, supernatural appearance. From a presumed derivative of optanomai; visuality, i.e. an apparition. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀποκαλύψεις apokalypseis revelations Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 602 BSB/Thayers An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure. × Κυρίου Kyriou from [the] 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. δεῖ dei I must Καυχᾶσθαι Kauchasthai go on boasting . οὐ ou vvv συμφέρον sympheron Although there is nothing to gain μέν men . . . , δὲ de - ἐλεύσομαι eleusomai I will go on εἰς eis to ὀπτασίας optasias visions καὶ kai and ἀποκαλύψεις apokalypseis revelations Κυρίου Kyriou from [the] Lord .
2	I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows.
	× οἶδα oida I know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon a man Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × 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. × Χριστῷ Christō 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. × δεκατεσσάρων dekatessarōn [who] fourteen Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 1180 BSB/Thayers Fourteen. From deka and tessares; ten and four, i.e. Fourteen. × ἐτῶν etōn years Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 2094 BSB/Thayers A year. Apparently a primary word; a year. × πρὸ pro ago Grammar Preposition Strongs 4253 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; |fore|, i.e. In front of, prior to. × 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. × τοιοῦτον toiouton - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × ἁρπαγέντα harpagenta was caught up Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 726 BSB/Thayers To seize, snatch, obtain by robbery. From a derivative of haireomai; to seize. × ἕως heōs to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2193 BSB/Thayers A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. × τρίτου tritou [the] third Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5154 BSB/Thayers Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. × οὐρανοῦ ouranou heaven . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3772 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. × εἴτε eite Whether [it was] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × 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. × σώματι sōmati [the] body Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4983 BSB/Thayers Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. × οὐκ ouk - Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οἶδα oida - Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × εἴτε eite or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × ἐκτὸς ektos out of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1622 BSB/Thayers From ek; the exterior; figuratively aside from, besides. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σώματος sōmatos [it] Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4983 BSB/Thayers Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. × 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. × οἶδα oida I do not know , Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × 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 [but] 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 . Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. οἶδα oida I know ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon a man ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ δεκατεσσάρων dekatessarōn [who] fourteen ἐτῶν etōn years πρὸ pro ago τὸν ton - τοιοῦτον toiouton - ἁρπαγέντα harpagenta was caught up ἕως heōs to τρίτου tritou [the] third οὐρανοῦ ouranou heaven . εἴτε eite Whether [it was] ἐν en in σώματι sōmati [the] body οὐκ ouk - οἶδα oida - εἴτε eite or ἐκτὸς ektos out of τοῦ tou - σώματος sōmatos [it] οὐκ ouk vvv οἶδα oida I do not know , ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos [but] God οἶδεν oiden knows .
3	And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows—
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οἶδα oida I know that Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × τοιοῦτον toiouton [this] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × 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. × ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon man — Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × εἴτε eite whether Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × 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. × σώματι sōmati [the] body Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4983 BSB/Thayers Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. × εἴτε eite or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × χωρὶς chōris out of Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σώματος sōmatos [it] Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4983 BSB/Thayers Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively. × 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. × οἶδα oida I do not know , Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × 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 [but] 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 — Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. καὶ kai And οἶδα oida I know that τοιοῦτον toiouton [this] τὸν ton - ἄνθρωπον anthrōpon man — εἴτε eite whether ἐν en in σώματι sōmati [the] body εἴτε eite or χωρὶς chōris out of τοῦ tou - σώματος sōmatos [it] οὐκ ouk vvv οἶδα oida I do not know , ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos [but] God οἶδεν oiden knows —
4	was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were too sacred for words, things that man is not permitted to tell.
	× ὅτι hoti - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἡρπάγη hērpagē was caught up Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 726 BSB/Thayers To seize, snatch, obtain by robbery. From a derivative of haireomai; to seize. × 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. × Παράδεισον Paradeison Paradise Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3857 BSB/Thayers Paradise. Of Oriental origin; a park, i.e., an Eden. × καὶ kai . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἤκουσεν ēkousen [The things] he heard Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. × ἄρρητα arrēta [were] too sacred Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 731 BSB/Thayers Not to be uttered (because too sacred), secret, unspeakable, unspoken. Unsaid, i.e. inexpressible. × ῥήματα rhēmata for words , Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4487 BSB/Thayers From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. × ἃ ha things that Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἀνθρώπῳ anthrōpō man Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × 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. × ἐξὸν exon is not permitted Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1832 BSB/Thayers It is permitted, lawful, possible. × λαλῆσαι lalēsai to tell . Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. ὅτι hoti - ἡρπάγη hērpagē was caught up εἰς eis to τὸν ton - Παράδεισον Paradeison Paradise καὶ kai . ἤκουσεν ēkousen [The things] he heard ἄρρητα arrēta [were] too sacred ῥήματα rhēmata for words , ἃ ha things that ἀνθρώπῳ anthrōpō man οὐκ ouk vvv ἐξὸν exon is not permitted λαλῆσαι lalēsai to tell .
5	I will boast about such a man, but I will not boast about myself, except in my weaknesses.
	× 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. × Ὑπὲρ Hyper about Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. × τοιούτου toioutou such a man , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × 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. × καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will not 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. × ὑπὲρ hyper about Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × ἐμαυτοῦ emautou myself , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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'. × εἰ ei except Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × μὴ mē . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × 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. × ταῖς tais [my] Grammar Article - Dative 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. × ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will boast Ὑπὲρ Hyper about τοῦ tou - τοιούτου toioutou such a man , δὲ de but οὐ ou vvv καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will not boast ὑπὲρ hyper about ἐμαυτοῦ emautou myself , εἰ ei except μὴ mē . . . ἐν en in ταῖς tais [my] ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses .
6	Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,
	× γὰρ gar Even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐὰν ean if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × θελήσω thelēsō I wanted Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × καυχήσασθαι kauchēsasthai to boast , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × 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. × ἔσομαι esomai I would not be Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἄφρων aphrōn a fool , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 878 BSB/Thayers Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. × γὰρ gar because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐρῶ erō I would be speaking Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2046 BSB/Thayers Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. × ἀλήθειαν alētheian [the] truth . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × δέ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × φείδομαι pheidomai I refrain , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5339 BSB/Thayers To spare, abstain, forbear. Of uncertain affinity; to be chary of, i.e. to abstain or to treat leniently. × μή mē [so] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τις tis [no 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. × λογίσηται logisētai will credit Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἐμὲ eme me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὑπὲρ hyper with more than Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × ὃ ho - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × βλέπει blepei he sees Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 991 BSB/Thayers (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. × με me in 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. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ‹τι› ti - 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. × ἀκούει akouei hears Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. × 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. × ἐμοῦ emou me , 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. γὰρ gar Even ἐὰν ean if θελήσω thelēsō I wanted καυχήσασθαι kauchēsasthai to boast , οὐκ ouk vvv ἔσομαι esomai I would not be ἄφρων aphrōn a fool , γὰρ gar because ἐρῶ erō I would be speaking ἀλήθειαν alētheian [the] truth . δέ de But φείδομαι pheidomai I refrain , μή mē [so] τις tis [no one] λογίσηται logisētai will credit εἰς eis - ἐμὲ eme me ὑπὲρ hyper with more than ὃ ho - βλέπει blepei he sees με me in me ἢ ē or ‹τι› ti - ἀκούει akouei hears ἐξ ex from ἐμοῦ emou me ,
7	or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
	× καὶ kai or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τῇ tē because of these 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. × ὑπερβολῇ hyperbolē surpassingly great Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5236 BSB/Thayers From huperballo; a throwing beyond others, i.e. supereminence; adverbially pre- eminently. × τῶν tōn - 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. × ἀποκαλύψεων apokalypseōn revelations . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 602 BSB/Thayers An unveiling, uncovering, revealing, revelation. From apokalupto; disclosure. × Διὸ Dio So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1352 BSB/Thayers Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. × 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. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὑπεραίρωμαι hyperairōmai keep me from becoming conceited , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5229 Footnote Some translators end the previous paragraph after verse 6, and begin verse 7 with So to keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, BSB/Thayers Lit: To raise beyond, uplift; mid: To lift myself up, exalt myself, be arrogant. × μοι moi I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐδόθη edothē was given Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × σκόλοψ skolops a thorn Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4647 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from the base of skelos and optanomai; withered at the front, i.e. A point or prickle. × τῇ tē in [my] 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. × σαρκί sarki flesh , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × ἄγγελος angelos a messenger Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 32 BSB/Thayers From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor. × Σατανᾶ Satana of Satan , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4567 BSB/Thayers An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. × 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. × κολαφίζῃ kolaphizē torment Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2852 BSB/Thayers To strike with the fist, buffet; hence: I mistreat violently. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to rap with the fist. × 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. × ἵνα hina - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × μὴ mē - Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὑπεραίρωμαι hyperairōmai - . Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5229 BSB/Thayers Lit: To raise beyond, uplift; mid: To lift myself up, exalt myself, be arrogant. καὶ kai or τῇ tē because of these ὑπερβολῇ hyperbolē surpassingly great τῶν tōn - ἀποκαλύψεων apokalypseōn revelations . Διὸ Dio So ἵνα hina to μὴ mē vvv ὑπεραίρωμαι hyperairōmai keep me from becoming conceited , μοι moi I ἐδόθη edothē was given σκόλοψ skolops a thorn τῇ tē in [my] σαρκί sarki flesh , ἄγγελος angelos a messenger Σατανᾶ Satana of Satan , ἵνα hina to κολαφίζῃ kolaphizē torment με me me ἵνα hina - μὴ mē - ὑπεραίρωμαι hyperairōmai - .
8	Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
	× τρὶς tris Three times Grammar Adverb Strongs 5151 BSB/Thayers Three times. Adverb from treis; three times. × παρεκάλεσα parekalesa I pleaded with Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × τὸν ton the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κύριον Kyrion Lord Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ὑπὲρ hyper - Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × τούτου toutou - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × ἀποστῇ apostē take it away Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 868 BSB/Thayers From apo and histemi; to remove, i.e. instigate to revolt; usually to desist, desert, etc. × ἀπ’ ap’ from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × ἐμοῦ emou me . 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. τρὶς tris Three times παρεκάλεσα parekalesa I pleaded with τὸν ton the Κύριον Kyrion Lord ὑπὲρ hyper - τούτου toutou - ἵνα hina to ἀποστῇ apostē take it away ἀπ’ ap’ from ἐμοῦ emou me .
9	But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
	× καὶ kai But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἴρηκέν eirēken He said Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2046 BSB/Thayers Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. × μοι moi to me , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × 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. × χάρις charis grace Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × Ἀρκεῖ Arkei is sufficient Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 714 BSB/Thayers To keep off, assist; I suffice; pass: To be satisfied. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to ward off, i.e. to avail. × σοι soi for you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἡ hē [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. × δύναμις dynamis power Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × τελεῖται teleitai is perfected Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5055 BSB/Thayers (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. × 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. × ἀσθενείᾳ astheneia weakness . ” Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. × οὖν oun Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × 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. × μᾶλλον mallon all the more Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × Ἥδιστα Hēdista gladly Grammar Adverb - Superlative Strongs 2236 BSB/Thayers Most gladly, most pleasantly. Neuter plural of the superlative of the same as hedeos; with great pleasure. × 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. × ‹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. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative 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. × ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. × 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. × 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. × δύναμις dynamis power Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × ἐπισκηνώσῃ episkēnōsē may rest Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1981 BSB/Thayers To raise a tent (over), dwell, spread a tabernacle over. From epi and skenoo; to tent upon, i.e. abide with. × ἐπ’ ep’ on Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ἐμὲ eme me . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. καὶ kai But εἴρηκέν eirēken He said μοι moi to me , μου mou “ My ἡ hē - χάρις charis grace Ἀρκεῖ Arkei is sufficient σοι soi for you , γὰρ gar for ἡ hē [My] δύναμις dynamis power τελεῖται teleitai is perfected ἐν en in ἀσθενείᾳ astheneia weakness . ” οὖν oun Therefore καυχήσομαι kauchēsomai I will boast μᾶλλον mallon all the more Ἥδιστα Hēdista gladly ἐν en in ‹μου› mou my ταῖς tais - ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses , ἵνα hina so that ἡ hē the δύναμις dynamis power τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ ἐπισκηνώσῃ episkēnōsē may rest ἐπ’ ep’ on ἐμὲ eme me .
10	That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
	× διὸ dio That is why , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1352 BSB/Thayers Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. × ὑπὲρ hyper for the sake Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. × εὐδοκῶ eudokō I delight Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2106 BSB/Thayers To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. Approve; specially, to approbate. × 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. × ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 769 BSB/Thayers From asthenes; feebleness; by implication, malady; morally, frailty. × 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. × ὕβρεσιν hybresin insults , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 5196 BSB/Thayers (a) insult, injury, outrage, (b) damage, loss. From huper; insolence, i.e. Insult, injury. × 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. × ἀνάγκαις anankais hardships , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × 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. × διωγμοῖς diōgmois persecutions , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 1375 BSB/Thayers Chase, pursuit; persecution. From dioko; persecution. × καὶ kai [in] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × στενοχωρίαις stenochōriais difficulties . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4730 BSB/Thayers A narrow space, great distress, anguish. From a compound of stenos and chora; narrowness of room, i.e. calamity. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὅταν hotan when Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3752 BSB/Thayers When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. × ἀσθενῶ asthenō I am weak , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 770 BSB/Thayers To be weak (physically: then morally), To be sick. From asthenes; to be feeble. × τότε tote then Grammar Adverb Strongs 5119 BSB/Thayers Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. × εἰμι eimi I am Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × δυνατός dynatos strong . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1415 BSB/Thayers (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. διὸ dio That is why , ὑπὲρ hyper for the sake Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ , εὐδοκῶ eudokō I delight ἐν en in ἀσθενείαις astheneiais weaknesses , ἐν en in ὕβρεσιν hybresin insults , ἐν en in ἀνάγκαις anankais hardships , ἐν en in διωγμοῖς diōgmois persecutions , καὶ kai [in] στενοχωρίαις stenochōriais difficulties . γὰρ gar For ὅταν hotan when ἀσθενῶ asthenō I am weak , τότε tote then εἰμι eimi I am δυνατός dynatos strong .
11	I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.
	× Γέγονα Gegona I have become Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἄφρων aphrōn a fool , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 878 BSB/Thayers Senseless, foolish, inconsiderate. Properly, mindless, i.e. Stupid, ignorant, egotistic, rash, or unbelieving. × ὑμεῖς hymeis [but] you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἠναγκάσατε ēnankasate drove Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 315 BSB/Thayers To force, compel, constrain, urge. From anagke; to necessitate. × με me me [to it] . 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. × γὰρ gar In fact , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὑφ’ hyph’ - 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). × 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. × ὤφειλον ōpheilon should Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3784 BSB/Thayers Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. × συνίστασθαι synistasthai have commended Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 4921 BSB/Thayers To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. × ἐγὼ egō me , 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. × γὰρ gar since Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οὐδὲν ouden vvv Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × ὑστέρησα hysterēsa I am in no way inferior Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular 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. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἰ ei though Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × εἰμι eimi I am Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οὐδέν ouden nothing . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. Γέγονα Gegona I have become ἄφρων aphrōn a fool , ὑμεῖς hymeis [but] you ἠναγκάσατε ēnankasate drove με me me [to it] . γὰρ gar In fact , ὑφ’ hyph’ - ὑμῶν hymōn you ὤφειλον ōpheilon should συνίστασθαι synistasthai have commended ἐγὼ egō me , γὰρ gar since οὐδὲν ouden vvv ὑστέρησα hysterēsa I am in no way inferior τῶν tōn to those Ὑπερλίαν Hyperlian “ super-apostles ἀποστόλων apostolōn . . . , ” καὶ kai even εἰ ei though εἰμι eimi I am οὐδέν ouden nothing .
12	The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
	× τὰ ta The Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μὲν men true Grammar Particle Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × σημεῖα sēmeia marks Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 4592 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. × 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. × ἀποστόλου apostolou of an apostle — Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × σημείοις sēmeiois signs , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 4592 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. × τε te - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 5037 BSB/Thayers And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τέρασιν terasin wonders , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 5059 BSB/Thayers A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δυνάμεσιν dynamesin miracles — Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × κατειργάσθη kateirgasthē were performed Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2716 BSB/Thayers From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. × ἐν en among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ὑμῖν hymin you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐν en with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πάσῃ pasē great Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ὑπομονῇ hypomonē perseverance . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5281 BSB/Thayers Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. τὰ ta The μὲν men true σημεῖα sēmeia marks τοῦ tou - ἀποστόλου apostolou of an apostle — σημείοις sēmeiois signs , τε te - καὶ kai - τέρασιν terasin wonders , καὶ kai and δυνάμεσιν dynamesin miracles — κατειργάσθη kateirgasthē were performed ἐν en among ὑμῖν hymin you ἐν en with πάσῃ pasē great ὑπομονῇ hypomonē perseverance .
13	In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
	× γάρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τί ti In what way Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 5101 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. × ἐστιν estin . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ὃ ho . . . Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἡσσώθητε hēssōthēte were you inferior Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2274 BSB/Thayers From the same as hetton; to make worse, i.e. Vanquish; by implication, to rate lower. × ὑπὲρ hyper to Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × τὰς tas the 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. × λοιπὰς loipas other Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3062 BSB/Thayers Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. × 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. × εἰ ei except Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × μὴ mē . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × 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. × αὐτὸς autos - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × 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 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. × ὑμῶν hymōn to you ? Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × χαρίσασθέ charisasthe Forgive Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 5483 BSB/Thayers (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. × μοι moi 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. × ταύτην tautēn this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × ἀδικίαν adikian wrong ! Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 93 BSB/Thayers Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness. γάρ gar - τί ti In what way ἐστιν estin . . . ὃ ho . . . ἡσσώθητε hēssōthēte were you inferior ὑπὲρ hyper to τὰς tas the λοιπὰς loipas other ἐκκλησίας ekklēsias churches , εἰ ei except μὴ mē . . . ὅτι hoti that ἐγὼ egō I αὐτὸς autos - οὐ ou vvv κατενάρκησα katenarkēsa was not a burden ὑμῶν hymōn to you ? χαρίσασθέ charisasthe Forgive μοι moi me ταύτην tautēn this τὴν tēn - ἀδικίαν adikian wrong !
14	See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
	× Ἰδοὺ Idou See Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2400 BSB/Thayers See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! × τοῦτο touto - , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἔχω echō I am Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × ἑτοίμως hetoimōs ready Grammar Adverb Strongs 2093 BSB/Thayers Readily. Adverb from hetoimos; in readiness. × ἐλθεῖν elthein to come Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × πρὸς pros to Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × 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. × τρίτον triton a third time , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5154 BSB/Thayers Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × καταναρκήσω katanarkēsō I will not be a burden , Grammar Verb - Future 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. × γὰρ gar because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ζητῶ zētō I am not seeking Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2212 BSB/Thayers To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. × 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 [possessions] , 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. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὑμᾶς hymas you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × τέκνα tekna children Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × ὀφείλει opheilei should not have Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3784 BSB/Thayers Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. × οὐ ou . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × θησαυρίζειν thēsaurizein to save up Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2343 BSB/Thayers To store up, treasure up, save, lay up. From thesauros; to amass or reserve. × τοῖς tois for [their] Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × γονεῦσιν goneusin parents , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 1118 BSB/Thayers A begetter, father; plur: parents. From the base of ginomai; a parent. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × 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. × γονεῖς goneis parents Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1118 BSB/Thayers A begetter, father; plur: parents. From the base of ginomai; a parent. × τοῖς tois for [their] 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. × τέκνοις teknois children . Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. Ἰδοὺ Idou See τοῦτο touto - , ἔχω echō I am ἑτοίμως hetoimōs ready ἐλθεῖν elthein to come πρὸς pros to ὑμᾶς hymas you τρίτον triton a third time , καὶ kai and οὐ ou vvv καταναρκήσω katanarkēsō I will not be a burden , γὰρ gar because οὐ ou vvv ζητῶ zētō I am not seeking ὑμῶν hymōn your τὰ ta [possessions] , ἀλλὰ alla but ὑμᾶς hymas you . γὰρ gar For τὰ ta - τέκνα tekna children ὀφείλει opheilei should not have οὐ ou . . . θησαυρίζειν thēsaurizein to save up τοῖς tois for [their] γονεῦσιν goneusin parents , ἀλλὰ alla but οἱ hoi - γονεῖς goneis parents τοῖς tois for [their] τέκνοις teknois children .
15	And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
	× δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὑπὲρ hyper for the sake of Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. × τῶν tōn - 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. × ψυχῶν psychōn souls , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. × 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. × ἥδιστα hēdista {will} most gladly Grammar Adverb - Superlative Strongs 2236 BSB/Thayers Most gladly, most pleasantly. Neuter plural of the superlative of the same as hedeos; with great pleasure. × δαπανήσω dapanēsō spend my money Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1159 BSB/Thayers To spend, bear expense, waste, squander. From dapane; to expend, i.e. to incur cost, or to waste. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐκδαπανηθήσομαι ekdapanēthēsomai [myself] . Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1550 BSB/Thayers To spend (give out) completely, exhaust. From ek and dapanao; to expend, i.e. exhaust. × εἰ ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἀγαπῶν* agapōn I love Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. × περισσοτέρως perissoterōs more , Grammar Adverb Strongs 4057 BSB/Thayers Greatly, exceedingly, abundantly, vehemently. Adverb from perissos; superabundantly. × ἀγαπῶμαι agapōmai will [you] love me Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 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. × ἧσσον hēsson less ? Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative Strongs 2276 BSB/Thayers Lesser, inferior, weaker. Neuter of comparative of heka used for that of kakos; worse; by implication, less. δὲ de And ὑπὲρ hyper for the sake of ὑμῶν hymōn your τῶν tōn - ψυχῶν psychōn souls , ἐγὼ egō I ἥδιστα hēdista {will} most gladly δαπανήσω dapanēsō spend my money καὶ kai and ἐκδαπανηθήσομαι ekdapanēthēsomai [myself] . εἰ ei If ἀγαπῶν* agapōn I love ὑμᾶς hymas you περισσοτέρως perissoterōs more , ἀγαπῶμαι agapōmai will [you] love me ἧσσον hēsson less ?
16	Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.
	× δέ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ἔστω Estō Be that as it may , Grammar Verb - Present Imperative 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. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × κατεβάρησα katebarēsa was not a burden Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2599 BSB/Thayers To burden, oppress, weigh down. From kata and bareo; to impose upon. × ὑμᾶς hymas to you ; Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × πανοῦργος panourgos crafty Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3835 BSB/Thayers Cunning, crafty, skilful, clever. From pas and ergon; all-working, i.e. Adroit. × ὑπάρχων hyparchōn as I am , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5225 BSB/Thayers To begin, am, exist, be in possession. From hupo and archomai; to begin under, i.e. Come into existence; expletively, to exist (verb). × ἔλαβον elabon I caught Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × 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. × δόλῳ dolō by trickery . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1388 BSB/Thayers Deceit, guile, treachery. From an obsolete primary verb, dello; a trick, i.e. wile. δέ de - Ἔστω Estō Be that as it may , ἐγὼ egō I οὐ ou vvv κατεβάρησα katebarēsa was not a burden ὑμᾶς hymas to you ; ἀλλὰ alla but πανοῦργος panourgos crafty ὑπάρχων hyparchōn as I am , ἔλαβον elabon I caught ὑμᾶς hymas you δόλῳ dolō by trickery .
17	Did I exploit you by anyone I sent you?
	× μή mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἐπλεονέκτησα epleonektēsa Did I exploit Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4122 BSB/Thayers To take advantage of, overreach, defraud. From pleonektes; to be covetous, i.e. to over-reach. × 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. × δι’ di’ by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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. × τινα tina anyone Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative 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. × ὧν hōn - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἀπέσταλκα apestalka I sent Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 649 BSB/Thayers From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. × πρὸς pros - 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. μή mē vvv ἐπλεονέκτησα epleonektēsa Did I exploit ὑμᾶς hymas you δι’ di’ by αὐτοῦ autou - τινα tina anyone ὧν hōn - ἀπέσταλκα apestalka I sent πρὸς pros - ὑμᾶς hymas you ?
18	I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?
	× παρεκάλεσα parekalesa I urged Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × Τίτον Titon Titus [to visit you] , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × συναπέστειλα synapesteila I sent Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4882 BSB/Thayers To send together with. From sun and apostello; to despatch in company with. × τὸν ton [our] 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. × ἀδελφόν adelphon brother [with him] . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × Τίτος Titos {Did} Titus Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × ἐπλεονέκτησεν epleonektēsen exploit Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4122 BSB/Thayers To take advantage of, overreach, defraud. From pleonektes; to be covetous, i.e. to over-reach. × 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. × μήτι mēti [in any way] ? Grammar IntPrtcl Strongs 3385 BSB/Thayers If not, unless, whether at all. From me and the neuter of tis; whether at all. × 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. × περιεπατήσαμεν periepatēsamen Did we not walk Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. × τῷ tō in the Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αὐτῷ autō same Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × Πνεύματι Pneumati Spirit Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × οὐ ou [and follow] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × τοῖς tois in 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. × αὐτοῖς autois same Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 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. × ἴχνεσιν ichnesin footsteps ? Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 2487 Footnote Literally Did we not walk in the same Spirit? Not in the same footsteps? BSB/Thayers A track, footstep. From ikneomai; a track. παρεκάλεσα parekalesa I urged Τίτον Titon Titus [to visit you] , καὶ kai and συναπέστειλα synapesteila I sent τὸν ton [our] ἀδελφόν adelphon brother [with him] . Τίτος Titos {Did} Titus ἐπλεονέκτησεν epleonektēsen exploit ὑμᾶς hymas you μήτι mēti [in any way] ? οὐ ou vvv περιεπατήσαμεν periepatēsamen Did we not walk τῷ tō in the αὐτῷ autō same Πνεύματι Pneumati Spirit οὐ ou [and follow] τοῖς tois in the αὐτοῖς autois same ἴχνεσιν ichnesin footsteps ?
19	Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
	× δοκεῖτε dokeite Have you been thinking Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1380 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. × Πάλαι Palai all along Grammar Adverb Strongs 3819 BSB/Thayers Of old, long ago, in times past, former. Probably another form for palin; formerly, or sometime since; ancient. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἀπολογούμεθα apologoumetha we were making a defense Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strongs 626 BSB/Thayers To give a defense, defend myself (especially in a law court): it can take an object of what is said in defense. × 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. × λαλοῦμεν laloumen We speak Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. × κατέναντι katenanti before Grammar Preposition Strongs 2713 BSB/Thayers Opposite, in front (of), over against. From kata and enanti; directly opposite. × Θεοῦ Theou God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × 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. × Χριστῷ Christō 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. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × πάντα panta all Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × τὰ ta of [this] , 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. × ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved , Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × ὑπὲρ hyper [is] Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × ὑμῶν hymōn vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῆς tēs vvv Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × οἰκοδομῆς oikodomēs to build you up . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3619 BSB/Thayers Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. δοκεῖτε dokeite Have you been thinking Πάλαι Palai all along ὅτι hoti that ἀπολογούμεθα apologoumetha we were making a defense ὑμῖν hymin to you ? λαλοῦμεν laloumen We speak κατέναντι katenanti before Θεοῦ Theou God ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ , δὲ de and πάντα panta all τὰ ta of [this] , ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved , ὑπὲρ hyper [is] ὑμῶν hymōn vvv τῆς tēs vvv οἰκοδομῆς oikodomēs to build you up .
20	For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I wish, and you may not find me as you wish. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, rage, rivalry, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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 [that] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἐλθὼν elthōn when I come , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × πως pōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 4459 BSB/Thayers Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! × οὐχ ouch vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × εὕρω heurō I may not find Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular 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. × 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. × οἵους hoious as Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3634 BSB/Thayers Probably akin to ho, hos, and hosos; such or what sort of; especially the neuter with negative, not so. × θέλω thelō I wish , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × κἀγὼ kagō and 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. × ὑμῖν hymin you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × εὑρεθῶ heurethō may not find {me} Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Singular 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. × οὐ ou . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × οἷον hoion as Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3634 BSB/Thayers Probably akin to ho, hos, and hosos; such or what sort of; especially the neuter with negative, not so. × θέλετε thelete you wish . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × μή mē [I fear] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πως pōs that there may be 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! × ἔρις eris quarreling , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2054 BSB/Thayers Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling. × ζῆλος zēlos jealousy , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2205 BSB/Thayers From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. |zeal| (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). × θυμοί thymoi rage , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2372 BSB/Thayers An outburst of passion, wrath. From thuo; passion. × ἐριθεῖαι eritheiai rivalry , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 2052 BSB/Thayers Perhaps as the same as erethizo; properly, intrigue, i.e. faction. × καταλαλιαί katalaliai slander , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 2636 BSB/Thayers Evil-speaking, backbiting, detraction, slander. From katalalos; defamation. × ψιθυρισμοί psithyrismoi gossip , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5587 BSB/Thayers A whispering, secret slandering. From a derivative of psithos; whispering, i.e. Secret detraction. × φυσιώσεις physiōseis arrogance , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 5450 BSB/Thayers A puffing up, pride, swelling. From phusioo; inflation, i.e. haughtiness. × ἀκαταστασίαι akatastasiai [and] disorder . Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 181 BSB/Thayers From akatastatos; instability, i.e. Disorder. γὰρ gar For φοβοῦμαι phoboumai I am afraid μή mē [that] ἐλθὼν elthōn when I come , πως pōs vvv οὐχ ouch vvv εὕρω heurō I may not find ὑμᾶς hymas you οἵους hoious as θέλω thelō I wish , κἀγὼ kagō and ὑμῖν hymin you εὑρεθῶ heurethō may not find {me} οὐ ou . . . οἷον hoion as θέλετε thelete you wish . μή mē [I fear] πως pōs that there may be ἔρις eris quarreling , ζῆλος zēlos jealousy , θυμοί thymoi rage , ἐριθεῖαι eritheiai rivalry , καταλαλιαί katalaliai slander , ψιθυρισμοί psithyrismoi gossip , φυσιώσεις physiōseis arrogance , ἀκαταστασίαι akatastasiai [and] disorder .
21	I am afraid that when I come again, my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of their acts of impurity, sexual immorality, and debauchery.
	× μὴ mē [I am afraid that] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × μου mou vvv 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. × ἐλθόντος elthontos when I come Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × πάλιν palin again , Grammar Adverb Strongs 3825 BSB/Thayers Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. × 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. × 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. × Θεός Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ταπεινώσῃ tapeinōsē will humble Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5013 BSB/Thayers To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. × 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. × πρὸς pros before 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. × πενθήσω penthēsō I will be grieved over Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3996 BSB/Thayers To mourn, lament, feel guilt. From penthos; to grieve. × πολλοὺς pollous many Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × τῶν tōn who Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × προημαρτηκότων proēmartēkotōn have sinned earlier Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 4258 BSB/Thayers To sin previously. From pro and hamartano; to sin previously. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὴ mē vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × μετανοησάντων metanoēsantōn have not repented Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3340 BSB/Thayers From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. × ἐπὶ epi of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ᾗ hē - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἔπραξαν epraxan their acts of Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4238 BSB/Thayers To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. × 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. × ἀκαθαρσίᾳ akatharsia impurity , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 167 BSB/Thayers Uncleanness, impurity. From akathartos; impurity, physically or morally. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πορνείᾳ porneia sexual immorality , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4202 BSB/Thayers Fornication, whoredom; met: idolatry. From porneuo; harlotry; figuratively, idolatry. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀσελγείᾳ aselgeia debauchery . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 766 BSB/Thayers From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. μὴ mē [I am afraid that] μου mou vvv ἐλθόντος elthontos when I come πάλιν palin again , μου mou my ὁ ho - Θεός Theos God ταπεινώσῃ tapeinōsē will humble με me me πρὸς pros before ὑμᾶς hymas you , καὶ kai and πενθήσω penthēsō I will be grieved over πολλοὺς pollous many τῶν tōn who προημαρτηκότων proēmartēkotōn have sinned earlier καὶ kai and μὴ mē vvv μετανοησάντων metanoēsantōn have not repented ἐπὶ epi of ᾗ hē - ἔπραξαν epraxan their acts of τῇ tē - ἀκαθαρσίᾳ akatharsia impurity , καὶ kai - πορνείᾳ porneia sexual immorality , καὶ kai and ἀσελγείᾳ aselgeia debauchery .