1	Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
	× Ἀρχόμεθα Archometha Are we beginning Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 756 BSB/Thayers To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. × συνιστάνειν synistanein to commend Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 4921 BSB/Thayers To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. × ἑαυτοὺς heautous ourselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × 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. × ἢ ē Or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × 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. × χρῄζομεν chrēzomen do we need , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5535 BSB/Thayers To need, have need of, want, desire. From chreia; to make necessity, i.e. Be in want of. × ὥς hōs like Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × τινες tines some [people] , Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn letters Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. × συστατικῶν systatikōn of recommendation Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 4956 BSB/Thayers Commendatory, introductory. From a derivative of sunistao; introductory, i.e. Recommendatory. × 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. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × 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. × 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. Ἀρχόμεθα Archometha Are we beginning συνιστάνειν synistanein to commend ἑαυτοὺς heautous ourselves πάλιν palin again ? ἢ ē Or μὴ mē vvv χρῄζομεν chrēzomen do we need , ὥς hōs like τινες tines some [people] , ἐπιστολῶν epistolōn letters συστατικῶν systatikōn of recommendation πρὸς pros to ὑμᾶς hymas you ἢ ē or ἐξ ex from ὑμῶν hymōn you ?
2	You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
	× ὑμεῖς hymeis You yourselves Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐστε este are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × ἐπιστολὴ epistolē letter , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. × ἐνγεγραμμένη engegrammenē inscribed Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1449 BSB/Thayers To write, inscribe. From en and grapho; to |engrave|, i.e. Inscribe. × 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. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × καρδίαις kardiais hearts , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. × γινωσκομένη ginōskomenē known Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1097 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb; to |know| in a great variety of applications and with many implications. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀναγινωσκομένη anaginōskomenē read Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 314 BSB/Thayers To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. × ὑπὸ hypo by 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). × πάντων pantōn everyone Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn . . . . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. ὑμεῖς hymeis You yourselves ἐστε este are ἡμῶν hēmōn our ἡ hē - ἐπιστολὴ epistolē letter , ἐνγεγραμμένη engegrammenē inscribed ἐν en on ἡμῶν hēmōn our ταῖς tais - καρδίαις kardiais hearts , γινωσκομένη ginōskomenē known καὶ kai and ἀναγινωσκομένη anaginōskomenē read ὑπὸ hypo by πάντων pantōn everyone ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn . . . .
3	It is clear that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.
	× φανερούμενοι phaneroumenoi It is clear Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5319 BSB/Thayers To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἐστὲ este you are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἐπιστολὴ epistolē a letter Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1992 BSB/Thayers A letter, dispatch, epistle, message. From epistello; a written message. × Χριστοῦ Christou from 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. × διακονηθεῖσα diakonētheisa the result of our ministry Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1247 BSB/Thayers From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. × 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). × ἡμῶν hēmōn . . . , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐνγεγραμμένη engegrammenē written Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1449 BSB/Thayers To write, inscribe. From en and grapho; to |engrave|, i.e. Inscribe. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μέλανι melani with ink Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3188 BSB/Thayers Ink. Neuter of melas as noun; ink. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × Πνεύματι Pneumati with [the] Spirit Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × ζῶντος zōntos of [the] living Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2198 BSB/Thayers To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. × Θεοῦ Theou God , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × οὐκ ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × 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. × πλαξὶν plaxin tablets Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4109 BSB/Thayers A tablet, flat surface. From plasso; a moulding-board, i.e. Flat surface. × λιθίναις lithinais of stone Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3035 BSB/Thayers Made of stone. From lithos; stony, i.e. Made of stone. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × 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. × πλαξὶν plaxin tablets Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4109 BSB/Thayers A tablet, flat surface. From plasso; a moulding-board, i.e. Flat surface. × σαρκίναις sarkinais of human Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4560 BSB/Thayers Fleshly, consisting of flesh, carnal. From sarx; similar to flesh, i.e. soft. × καρδίαις kardiais hearts . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. φανερούμενοι phaneroumenoi It is clear ὅτι hoti that ἐστὲ este you are ἐπιστολὴ epistolē a letter Χριστοῦ Christou from Christ , διακονηθεῖσα diakonētheisa the result of our ministry ὑφ’ hyph’ . . . ἡμῶν hēmōn . . . , ἐνγεγραμμένη engegrammenē written οὐ ou not μέλανι melani with ink ἀλλὰ alla but Πνεύματι Pneumati with [the] Spirit ζῶντος zōntos of [the] living Θεοῦ Theou God , οὐκ ouk not ἐν en on πλαξὶν plaxin tablets λιθίναις lithinais of stone ἀλλ’ all’ but ἐν en on πλαξὶν plaxin tablets σαρκίναις sarkinais of human καρδίαις kardiais hearts .
4	Such confidence before God is ours through Christ.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τοιαύτην toiautēn Such Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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). × Πεποίθησιν Pepoithēsin confidence Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4006 BSB/Thayers Confidence, trust, reliance. From the perfect of the alternate of pascho; reliance. × 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. × 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. × Θεόν Theon God Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἔχομεν echomen is ours Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × διὰ dia through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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 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. δὲ de - τοιαύτην toiautēn Such Πεποίθησιν Pepoithēsin confidence πρὸς pros before τὸν ton - Θεόν Theon God ἔχομεν echomen is ours διὰ dia through τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou Christ .
5	Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God.
	× οὐχ ouch Not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἐσμεν esmen we are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἱκανοί hikanoi competent Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2425 BSB/Thayers From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit. × ἀφ’ aph’ in Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × ἑαυτῶν heautōn ourselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × λογίσασθαί logisasthai to claim that Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strongs 3049 BSB/Thayers To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. × τι ti anything 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. × ὡς hōs [comes] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × 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. × ἑαυτῶν heautōn us , Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × ἱκανότης hikanotēs competence Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2426 BSB/Thayers Sufficiency, ability, power, fitness. From hikanos; ability. × ἐκ ek [comes] from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τοῦ tou - 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 God . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. οὐχ ouch Not ὅτι hoti that ἐσμεν esmen we are ἱκανοί hikanoi competent ἀφ’ aph’ in ἑαυτῶν heautōn ourselves λογίσασθαί logisasthai to claim that τι ti anything ὡς hōs [comes] ἐξ ex from ἑαυτῶν heautōn us , ἀλλ’ all’ but ἡμῶν hēmōn our ἡ hē - ἱκανότης hikanotēs competence ἐκ ek [comes] from τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou God .
6	And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὃς hos He Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἱκάνωσεν hikanōsen has qualified Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2427 BSB/Thayers To make sufficient, render fit, qualify. From hikanos; to enable, i.e. Qualify. × ἡμᾶς hēmas us Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × διακόνους diakonous [as] ministers Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × καινῆς kainēs of a new Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2537 BSB/Thayers Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new × διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1242 BSB/Thayers From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × γράμματος grammatos of [the] letter Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 1121 BSB/Thayers From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × πνεύματος pneumatos of [the] Spirit ; Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τὸ to the 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. × γράμμα gramma letter Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1121 BSB/Thayers From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. × ἀποκτέννει* apoktennei kills , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 615 BSB/Thayers To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τὸ to the 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. × πνεῦμα pneuma Spirit Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × ζωοποιεῖ zōopoiei gives life . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2227 BSB/Thayers To make that which was dead to live, cause to live, quicken. From the same as zoon and poieo; tovitalize. καὶ kai And ὃς hos He ἱκάνωσεν hikanōsen has qualified ἡμᾶς hēmas us διακόνους diakonous [as] ministers καινῆς kainēs of a new διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant , οὐ ou not γράμματος grammatos of [the] letter ἀλλὰ alla but πνεύματος pneumatos of [the] Spirit ; γὰρ gar for τὸ to the γράμμα gramma letter ἀποκτέννει* apoktennei kills , δὲ de but τὸ to the πνεῦμα pneuma Spirit ζωοποιεῖ zōopoiei gives life .
7	Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
	× δὲ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 Cross Reference (Exodus 34:10–35) 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. × 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. × διακονία diakonia ministry Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × 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. × θανάτου thanatou of death , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2288 BSB/Thayers Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. × ἐντετυπωμένη entetypōmenē which was engraved Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1795 BSB/Thayers To engrave, imprint. From en and a derivative of tupos; to enstamp, i.e. Engrave. × 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. × γράμμασιν grammasin letters Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 1121 BSB/Thayers From grapho; a writing, i.e. A letter, note, epistle, book, etc. plural learning. × λίθοις lithois on stone , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3037 BSB/Thayers A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. × ἐγενήθη egenēthē came Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἐν en 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. × δόξῃ doxē {such} glory Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × ὥστε hōste that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 5620 BSB/Thayers So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. × τοὺς tous the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × υἱοὺς huious vvv Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5207 BSB/Thayers A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a |son|, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. × Ἰσραὴλ Israēl Israelites Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2474 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. × δύνασθαι dynasthai could Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 1410 BSB/Thayers (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. × μὴ mē not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ἀτενίσαι atenisai gaze Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 816 BSB/Thayers To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently. × εἰς eis at Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × 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. × πρόσωπον prosōpon 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. × Μωϋσέως Mōuseōs of Moses Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3475 BSB/Thayers Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. × διὰ dia because of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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. × τοῦ tou vvv 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. × αὐτοῦ autou vvv 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. × προσώπου prosōpou [its] Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × 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. × καταργουμένην katargoumenēn fleeting Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2673 BSB/Thayers From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. × δόξαν doxan glory , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. δὲ de Now Εἰ Ei if ἡ hē the διακονία diakonia ministry τοῦ tou - θανάτου thanatou of death , ἐντετυπωμένη entetypōmenē which was engraved ἐν en in γράμμασιν grammasin letters λίθοις lithois on stone , ἐγενήθη egenēthē came ἐν en with δόξῃ doxē {such} glory ὥστε hōste that τοὺς tous the υἱοὺς huious vvv Ἰσραὴλ Israēl Israelites δύνασθαι dynasthai could μὴ mē not ἀτενίσαι atenisai gaze εἰς eis at τὸ to the πρόσωπον prosōpon face Μωϋσέως Mōuseōs of Moses διὰ dia because of τὴν tēn - τοῦ tou vvv αὐτοῦ autou vvv προσώπου prosōpou [its] τὴν tēn - καταργουμένην katargoumenēn fleeting δόξαν doxan glory ,
8	will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
	× πῶς pōs - 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! × ἔσται estai will 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. × οὐχὶ ouchi not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3780 BSB/Thayers By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. × 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. × διακονία diakonia ministry Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × τοῦ tou of 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. × πνεύματος pneumatos Spirit Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × μᾶλλον mallon {be} even more Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × 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. × δόξῃ doxē glorious ? Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. πῶς pōs - ἔσται estai will οὐχὶ ouchi not ἡ hē the διακονία diakonia ministry τοῦ tou of the πνεύματος pneumatos Spirit μᾶλλον mallon {be} even more ἐν en vvv δόξῃ doxē glorious ?
9	For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
	× 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. × τῇ* tē the 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. × διακονία diakonia ministry Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × 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. × κατακρίσεως katakriseōs of condemnation Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2633 BSB/Thayers Condemnation, censure. From katakrino; sentencing adversely. × δόξα doxa was glorious , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × πολλῷ pollō how much Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × μᾶλλον mallon more Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × περισσεύει perisseuei . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4052 BSB/Thayers From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. × δόξῃ doxē glorious Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × ἡ hē {is} 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. × διακονία diakonia ministry Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × 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. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness ! Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. γὰρ gar For εἰ ei if τῇ* tē the διακονία diakonia ministry τῆς tēs - κατακρίσεως katakriseōs of condemnation δόξα doxa was glorious , πολλῷ pollō how much μᾶλλον mallon more περισσεύει perisseuei . . . δόξῃ doxē glorious ἡ hē {is} the διακονία diakonia ministry τῆς tēs - δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs of righteousness !
10	Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
	× καὶ kai Indeed Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × γὰρ gar . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τὸ to what 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. × δεδοξασμένον dedoxasmenon was once glorious Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1392 BSB/Thayers To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. × 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. × δεδόξασται dedoxastai has no glory now Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1392 BSB/Thayers To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. × 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. × τούτῳ toutō - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × τῷ tō - Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μέρει merei comparison to Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3313 BSB/Thayers A part, portion, share. From an obsolete but more primary form of meiromai; a division or share. × εἵνεκεν heineken . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1752 BSB/Thayers Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × δόξης doxēs glory [that] Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × ὑπερβαλλούσης hyperballousēs surpasses [it] . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 5235 BSB/Thayers To surpass, excel, exceed, transcend. From huper and ballo; to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. to surpass. καὶ kai Indeed γὰρ gar . . . , τὸ to what δεδοξασμένον dedoxasmenon was once glorious οὐ ou vvv δεδόξασται dedoxastai has no glory now ἐν en in τούτῳ toutō - τῷ tō - μέρει merei comparison to εἵνεκεν heineken . . . τῆς tēs the δόξης doxēs glory [that] ὑπερβαλλούσης hyperballousēs surpasses [it] .
11	For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!
	× 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. × τὸ to what 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. × καταργούμενον katargoumenon was fading away Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2673 BSB/Thayers From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. × διὰ dia [came] with Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × δόξης doxēs glory , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × πολλῷ pollō how much greater Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × μᾶλλον mallon . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × ἐν en [is the] 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. × δόξῃ doxē glory Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × τὸ to of that which 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. × μένον menon endures ! Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3306 BSB/Thayers To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. γὰρ gar For εἰ ei if τὸ to what καταργούμενον katargoumenon was fading away διὰ dia [came] with δόξης doxēs glory , πολλῷ pollō how much greater μᾶλλον mallon . . . ἐν en [is the] δόξῃ doxē glory τὸ to of that which μένον menon endures !
12	Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
	× οὖν oun Therefore , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × Ἔχοντες Echontes since we have Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × τοιαύτην toiautēn such Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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). × ἐλπίδα elpida a hope , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × χρώμεθα chrōmetha we are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strongs 5530 BSB/Thayers To use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of. × πολλῇ pollē very Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × παρρησίᾳ parrēsia bold . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3954 BSB/Thayers From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. οὖν oun Therefore , Ἔχοντες Echontes since we have τοιαύτην toiautēn such ἐλπίδα elpida a hope , χρώμεθα chrōmetha we are πολλῇ pollē very παρρησίᾳ parrēsia bold .
13	We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.
	× καὶ kai [We are] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × καθάπερ kathaper like Grammar Adverb Strongs 2509 BSB/Thayers Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as. × Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3475 BSB/Thayers Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. × ἐτίθει etithei [who] would put Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5087 BSB/Thayers To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place. × κάλυμμα kalymma a veil Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2571 BSB/Thayers A covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil. From kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil. × ἐπὶ epi over Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × 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. × 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. × πρόσωπον prosōpon 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. × πρὸς pros to keep Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × τοὺς tous the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × υἱοὺς huious vvv Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5207 BSB/Thayers A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a |son|, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. × Ἰσραὴλ Israēl Israelites Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2474 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. × μὴ mē [from] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀτενίσαι atenisai gazing Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 816 BSB/Thayers To direct my gaze, look steadily. From a compound of a and teino; to gaze intently. × εἰς eis at Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × 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. × τέλος telos end Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5056 BSB/Thayers (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. × τοῦ tou of what 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. × καταργουμένου katargoumenou was fading away . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2673 BSB/Thayers From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. καὶ kai [We are] οὐ ou not καθάπερ kathaper like Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses , ἐτίθει etithei [who] would put κάλυμμα kalymma a veil ἐπὶ epi over αὐτοῦ autou his τὸ to - πρόσωπον prosōpon face πρὸς pros to keep τοὺς tous the υἱοὺς huious vvv Ἰσραὴλ Israēl Israelites μὴ mē [from] τὸ to - ἀτενίσαι atenisai gazing εἰς eis at τὸ to the τέλος telos end τοῦ tou of what καταργουμένου katargoumenou was fading away .
14	But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
	× Ἀλλὰ Alla But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × 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 - 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. × ἐπωρώθη epōrōthē were closed . Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4456 BSB/Thayers To harden, render callous, petrify. Apparently from poros; to petrify, i.e. to indurate. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἄχρι achri to Grammar Preposition Strongs 891 BSB/Thayers As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to. × 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. × σήμερον sēmeron [this] Grammar Adverb Strongs 4594 BSB/Thayers Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. × ἡμέρας hēmeras day Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × τὸ to the 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. × αὐτὸ auto same Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. × κάλυμμα kalymma veil Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2571 BSB/Thayers A covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil. From kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil. × μένει menei remains Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3306 BSB/Thayers To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. × ἐπὶ epi at Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × τῇ tē the 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. × ἀναγνώσει anagnōsei reading Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 320 BSB/Thayers Recognition, reading; public reading (of the law and prophets in synagogue or church). From anaginosko; reading. × τῆς tēs of the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × παλαιᾶς palaias old Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3820 BSB/Thayers Old, ancient, not new or recent. From palai; antique, i.e. Not recent, worn out. × διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1242 BSB/Thayers From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract. × 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. × ἀνακαλυπτόμενον anakalyptomenon It has not been lifted , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 343 BSB/Thayers To unveil, uncover. From ana and kalupto; to unveil. × ὅτι hoti [because] only Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × 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. × καταργεῖται katargeitai can it be removed . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2673 BSB/Thayers From kata and argeo; to be entirely idle, literally or figuratively. Ἀλλὰ Alla But αὐτῶν autōn their τὰ ta - νοήματα noēmata minds ἐπωρώθη epōrōthē were closed . γὰρ gar For ἄχρι achri to τῆς tēs - σήμερον sēmeron [this] ἡμέρας hēmeras day τὸ to the αὐτὸ auto same κάλυμμα kalymma veil μένει menei remains ἐπὶ epi at τῇ tē the ἀναγνώσει anagnōsei reading τῆς tēs of the παλαιᾶς palaias old διαθήκης diathēkēs covenant . μὴ mē vvv ἀνακαλυπτόμενον anakalyptomenon It has not been lifted , ὅτι hoti [because] only ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ καταργεῖται katargeitai can it be removed .
15	And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.
	× ἀλλ’ all’ And even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἕως heōs to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2193 BSB/Thayers A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. × σήμερον sēmeron this day Grammar Adverb Strongs 4594 BSB/Thayers Today, now. Neuter of a presumed compound of the article ho and hemera; on the day; generally, now. × ἡνίκα hēnika when Grammar Adverb Strongs 2259 BSB/Thayers When, whenever, at which time. Of uncertain affinity; at which time. × ἂν an . . . Grammar Particle Strongs 302 BSB/Thayers A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty. × Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3475 BSB/Thayers Or Moses, or Mouses of Hebrew origin; Moseus, Moses, or Mouses, the Hebrew lawgiver. × ἀναγινώσκηται anaginōskētai is read , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 314 BSB/Thayers To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. × κάλυμμα kalymma a veil Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2571 BSB/Thayers A covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil. From kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil. × κεῖται keitai covers Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2749 BSB/Thayers To lie, recline, be placed, be laid, set, specially appointed, destined. Middle voice of a primary verb; to lie outstretched. × ἐπὶ epi . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × 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. × 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. × καρδίαν kardian hearts . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. ἀλλ’ all’ And even ἕως heōs to σήμερον sēmeron this day ἡνίκα hēnika when ἂν an . . . Μωϋσῆς Mōusēs Moses ἀναγινώσκηται anaginōskētai is read , κάλυμμα kalymma a veil κεῖται keitai covers ἐπὶ epi . . . αὐτῶν autōn their τὴν tēn - καρδίαν kardian hearts .
16	But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἡνίκα hēnika whenever Grammar Adverb Strongs 2259 BSB/Thayers When, whenever, at which time. Of uncertain affinity; at which time. × ἐὰν ean . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × ἐπιστρέψῃ epistrepsē [anyone] turns Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1994 BSB/Thayers From epi and strepho; to revert. × 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. × Κύριον Kyrion [the] 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. × τὸ to the 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. × κάλυμμα kalymma veil Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2571 BSB/Thayers A covering, especially a covering of head and face, a veil. From kalupto; a cover, i.e. Veil. × περιαιρεῖται periaireitai is taken away . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4014 BSB/Thayers From peri and haireomai; to remove all around, i.e. Unveil, cast off; figuratively, to expiate. δὲ de But ἡνίκα hēnika whenever ἐὰν ean . . . ἐπιστρέψῃ epistrepsē [anyone] turns πρὸς pros to Κύριον Kyrion [the] Lord , τὸ to the κάλυμμα kalymma veil περιαιρεῖται periaireitai is taken away .
17	Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
	× δὲ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, 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. × Κύριος Kyrios Lord Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × τὸ to the 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. × Πνεῦμά Pneuma Spirit , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × οὗ hou where Grammar Adverb Strongs 3757 BSB/Thayers Where, whither, when, in what place. Genitive case of hos as adverb; at which place, i.e. Where. × τὸ to the 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. × Πνεῦμα Pneuma Spirit Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. × Κυρίου Kyriou of [the] Lord [is] , 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. × ἐλευθερία eleutheria [there is] freedom . Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1657 BSB/Thayers Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom. δὲ de Now Ὁ Ho the Κύριος Kyrios Lord ἐστιν estin is τὸ to the Πνεῦμά Pneuma Spirit , δὲ de and οὗ hou where τὸ to the Πνεῦμα Pneuma Spirit Κυρίου Kyriou of [the] Lord [is] , ἐλευθερία eleutheria [there is] freedom .
18	And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
	× δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we, [who] 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. × ἀνακεκαλυμμένῳ anakekalymmenō with unveiled Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 343 BSB/Thayers To unveil, uncover. From ana and kalupto; to unveil. × προσώπῳ prosōpō faces Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × πάντες pantes all Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × κατοπτριζόμενοι katoptrizomenoi reflect Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2734 BSB/Thayers To mirror, reflect. × 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. × δόξαν doxan glory Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × Κυρίου Kyriou of [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. × μεταμορφούμεθα metamorphoumetha are being transformed into Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural Strongs 3339 BSB/Thayers To transform, transfigure. From meta and morphoo; to transform. × 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. × αὐτὴν autēn [His] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 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. × εἰκόνα eikona image Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1504 BSB/Thayers An image, likeness, bust. From eiko; a likeness, i.e. statue, profile, or representation, resemblance. × ἀπὸ apo vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × δόξης doxēs vvv Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × δόξαν doxan with intensifying glory , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × καθάπερ kathaper which comes Grammar Adverb Strongs 2509 BSB/Thayers Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × Κυρίου Kyriou [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. × Πνεύματος Pneumatos [who is the] Spirit . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. δὲ de And ἡμεῖς hēmeis we, [who] ἀνακεκαλυμμένῳ anakekalymmenō with unveiled προσώπῳ prosōpō faces πάντες pantes all κατοπτριζόμενοι katoptrizomenoi reflect τὴν tēn the δόξαν doxan glory Κυρίου Kyriou of [the] Lord , μεταμορφούμεθα metamorphoumetha are being transformed into τὴν tēn - αὐτὴν autēn [His] εἰκόνα eikona image ἀπὸ apo vvv δόξης doxēs vvv εἰς eis vvv δόξαν doxan with intensifying glory , καθάπερ kathaper which comes ἀπὸ apo from Κυρίου Kyriou [the] Lord , Πνεύματος Pneumatos [who is the] Spirit .