1	Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
	× δὲ de Now , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 Cross Reference (Philippians 4:10–20) BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers , Grammar Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × Γνωρίζομεν Gnōrizomen we want you to know about Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1107 BSB/Thayers To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. × ὑμῖν hymin . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × χάριν charin grace [that] Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × 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. × 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. × δεδομένην dedomenēn has given Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ἐν en . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ταῖς tais the 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. × ἐκκλησίαις ekklēsiais churches Grammar Noun - Dative 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. × 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. × Μακεδονίας Makedonias of Macedonia . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3109 BSB/Thayers (Hebrew), Macedonia, a Roman province north of Achaia (Greece). From Makedon; Macedonia, a region of Greece. δὲ de Now , ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers , Γνωρίζομεν Gnōrizomen we want you to know about ὑμῖν hymin . . . τὴν tēn the χάριν charin grace [that] τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou God τὴν tēn - δεδομένην dedomenēn has given ἐν en . . . ταῖς tais the ἐκκλησίαις ekklēsiais churches τῆς tēs - Μακεδονίας Makedonias of Macedonia .
2	In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
	× ὅτι hoti - 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. × πολλῇ pollē [the] terrible Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × δοκιμῇ dokimē ordeal Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1382 BSB/Thayers A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness. × θλίψεως thlipseōs they suffered , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2347 BSB/Thayers Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. × 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. × 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. × 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. × περισσεία perisseia abundant Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4050 BSB/Thayers Abundance, superfluity. From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance. × χαρᾶς charas joy Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 5479 BSB/Thayers Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × βάθους bathous deep Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 899 BSB/Thayers From the same as bathus; profundity, i.e. extent; mystery. × κατὰ kata - Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × αὐτῶν autōn - 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. × πτωχεία ptōcheia poverty Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4432 BSB/Thayers Poverty, destitution. From ptocheuo; beggary, i.e. Indigence. × ἐπερίσσευσεν eperisseusen overflowed Grammar Verb - Aorist 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. × εἰς eis into Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × 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. × πλοῦτος ploutos rich Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4149 BSB/Thayers From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. × 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. × ἁπλότητος haplotētos generosity Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 572 BSB/Thayers Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. × αὐτῶν autōn - . 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. ὅτι hoti - ἐν en In πολλῇ pollē [the] terrible δοκιμῇ dokimē ordeal θλίψεως thlipseōs they suffered , ἡ hē - τῆς tēs - αὐτῶν autōn their περισσεία perisseia abundant χαρᾶς charas joy καὶ kai and ἡ hē - βάθους bathous deep κατὰ kata - αὐτῶν autōn - πτωχεία ptōcheia poverty ἐπερίσσευσεν eperisseusen overflowed εἰς eis into τὸ to - πλοῦτος ploutos rich τῆς tēs - ἁπλότητος haplotētos generosity αὐτῶν autōn - .
3	For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,
	× ὅτι hoti For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × μαρτυρῶ martyrō I testify [that] Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3140 BSB/Thayers To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. × κατὰ kata [they gave] according to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × δύναμιν dynamin [their] ability Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × καὶ kai and even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παρὰ para beyond Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × δύναμιν dynamin [it] . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1411 BSB/Thayers From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. × αὐθαίρετοι authairetoi Of their own accord , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 830 BSB/Thayers Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary. ὅτι hoti For μαρτυρῶ martyrō I testify [that] κατὰ kata [they gave] according to δύναμιν dynamin [their] ability καὶ kai and even παρὰ para beyond δύναμιν dynamin [it] . αὐθαίρετοι authairetoi Of their own accord ,
4	they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
	× μετὰ meta vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × πολλῆς pollēs vvv Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × παρακλήσεως paraklēseōs they earnestly Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3874 BSB/Thayers From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. × δεόμενοι deomenoi pleaded Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1189 BSB/Thayers To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. × ἡμῶν hēmōn with us Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τὴν tēn for 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. × χάριν charin privilege Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × κοινωνίαν koinōnian of sharing Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2842 BSB/Thayers From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. × τῆς tēs in [this] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διακονίας diakonias service Grammar Noun - Genitive 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. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × 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. × ἁγίους hagious saints . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 40 BSB/Thayers Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. μετὰ meta vvv πολλῆς pollēs vvv παρακλήσεως paraklēseōs they earnestly δεόμενοι deomenoi pleaded ἡμῶν hēmōn with us τὴν tēn for the χάριν charin privilege καὶ kai - τὴν tēn - κοινωνίαν koinōnian of sharing τῆς tēs in [this] διακονίας diakonias service τῆς tēs - εἰς eis to τοὺς tous the ἁγίους hagious saints .
5	And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou not [only] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × καθὼς kathōs [did they do] as Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × ἠλπίσαμεν ēlpisamen we expected , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1679 BSB/Thayers To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. × ἀλλ’* all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἔδωκαν edōkan they gave Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × πρῶτον prōton first Grammar Adverb - Superlative Strongs 4412 BSB/Thayers First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. × τῷ tō to the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō Lord Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × καὶ kai and then Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡμῖν hēmin to us , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × διὰ dia because it was Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × θελήματος thelēmatos [the] will Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2307 BSB/Thayers An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. × Θεοῦ Theou of God . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. καὶ kai And οὐ ou not [only] καθὼς kathōs [did they do] as ἠλπίσαμεν ēlpisamen we expected , ἀλλ’* all’ but ἔδωκαν edōkan they gave ἑαυτοὺς heautous themselves πρῶτον prōton first τῷ tō to the Κυρίῳ Kyriō Lord καὶ kai and then ἡμῖν hēmin to us , διὰ dia because it was θελήματος thelēmatos [the] will Θεοῦ Theou of God .
6	So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.
	× Εἰς Eis So Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἡμᾶς hēmas we Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × παρακαλέσαι parakalesai urged Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × Τίτον Titon Titus Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × 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. × οὕτως houtōs - Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × καὶ kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐπιτελέσῃ epitelesē to help complete Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2005 BSB/Thayers To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. × ταύτην tautēn - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × εἰς eis vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τὴν tēn [act of] 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. × χάριν charin grace , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × καθὼς kathōs just as Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × προενήρξατο proenērxato he had started [it] . Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4278 BSB/Thayers To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already. Εἰς Eis So ἡμᾶς hēmas we τὸ to - παρακαλέσαι parakalesai urged Τίτον Titon Titus ἵνα hina - οὕτως houtōs - καὶ kai vvv ἐπιτελέσῃ epitelesē to help complete ταύτην tautēn - εἰς eis vvv ὑμᾶς hymas your καὶ kai - τὴν tēn [act of] χάριν charin grace , καθὼς kathōs just as προενήρξατο proenērxato he had started [it] .
7	But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
	× ἀλλ’ all’ But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὥσπερ hōsper just as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5618 BSB/Thayers Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like. × περισσεύετε perisseuete you excel Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4052 BSB/Thayers From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × παντὶ panti everything — Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × πίστει pistei in faith , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × λόγῳ logō in speech , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × γνώσει gnōsei in knowledge , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1108 BSB/Thayers Knowledge, doctrine, wisdom. From ginosko; knowing, i.e. knowledge. × καὶ kai in Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πάσῃ pasē complete 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. × σπουδῇ spoudē earnestness , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4710 BSB/Thayers (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; |speed|, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τῇ tē in 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. × ἀγάπῃ agapē love Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × ἡμῶν hēmōn we 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. × ἐξ ex [inspired] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × 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. × ὑμῖν hymin you — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 Footnote Or in your love for us BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἵνα hina [see] 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. × περισσεύητε perisseuēte you also excel Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4052 BSB/Thayers From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × ταύτῃ tautē this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × χάριτι chariti grace of giving . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. ἀλλ’ all’ But ὥσπερ hōsper just as περισσεύετε perisseuete you excel ἐν en in παντὶ panti everything — πίστει pistei in faith , καὶ kai - λόγῳ logō in speech , καὶ kai - γνώσει gnōsei in knowledge , καὶ kai in πάσῃ pasē complete σπουδῇ spoudē earnestness , καὶ kai and τῇ tē in the ἀγάπῃ agapē love ἡμῶν hēmōn we ἐξ ex [inspired] ἐν en in ὑμῖν hymin you — ἵνα hina [see] that περισσεύητε perisseuēte you also excel καὶ kai . . . ἐν en in ταύτῃ tautē this τῇ tē - χάριτι chariti grace of giving .
8	I am not making a demand, but I am testing the sincerity of your love in comparison to the earnestness of others.
	× 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. × λέγω legō I am not making Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × κατ’ kat’ - Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἐπιταγὴν epitagēn a demand , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2003 BSB/Thayers Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × δοκιμάζων dokimazōn I am testing Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1381 BSB/Thayers From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. × 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. × γνήσιον gnēsion sincerity Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1103 BSB/Thayers From the same as genesia; legitimate, i.e. Genuine. × ὑμετέρας hymeteras of your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 2nd Person Plural Strongs 5212 BSB/Thayers Your, yours. From humeis; yours, i.e. Pertaining to you. × 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. × ἀγάπης agapēs love Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × διὰ dia in comparison to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σπουδῆς spoudēs earnestness Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4710 BSB/Thayers (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; |speed|, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. × ἑτέρων heterōn of others Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × καὶ kai - . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. Οὐ Ou vvv λέγω legō I am not making κατ’ kat’ - ἐπιταγὴν epitagēn a demand , ἀλλὰ alla but δοκιμάζων dokimazōn I am testing τὸ to the γνήσιον gnēsion sincerity ὑμετέρας hymeteras of your τῆς tēs - ἀγάπης agapēs love διὰ dia in comparison to τῆς tēs the σπουδῆς spoudēs earnestness ἑτέρων heterōn of others καὶ kai - .
9	For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Γινώσκετε Ginōskete you know Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1097 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb; to |know| in a great variety of applications and with many implications. × 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. × χάριν charin grace Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × ἡμῶν hēmōn of 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. × 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. × Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × 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. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ὤν ōn [though] He was Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × πλούσιος plousios rich , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4145 BSB/Thayers Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. × δι’ di’ yet for your sakes Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ὑμᾶς hymas . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐπτώχευσεν eptōcheusen He became poor , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4433 BSB/Thayers To be in poverty, be a beggar. From ptochos; to be a beggar, i.e. to become indigent. × 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. × ὑμεῖς hymeis you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × ἐκείνου ekeinou through [His] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × πτωχείᾳ ptōcheia poverty Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4432 BSB/Thayers Poverty, destitution. From ptocheuo; beggary, i.e. Indigence. × πλουτήσητε ploutēsēte might become rich . Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4147 BSB/Thayers To become rich, be rich, abound in. From ploutizo; to be wealthy. γὰρ gar For Γινώσκετε Ginōskete you know τὴν tēn the χάριν charin grace ἡμῶν hēmōn of our τοῦ tou - Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ , ὅτι hoti that ὤν ōn [though] He was πλούσιος plousios rich , δι’ di’ yet for your sakes ὑμᾶς hymas . . . ἐπτώχευσεν eptōcheusen He became poor , ἵνα hina so that ὑμεῖς hymeis you τῇ tē - ἐκείνου ekeinou through [His] πτωχείᾳ ptōcheia poverty πλουτήσητε ploutēsēte might become rich .
10	And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τοῦτο touto this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × δίδωμι didōmi is my opinion Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × γνώμην gnōmēn . . . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1106 BSB/Thayers Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. × γὰρ gar about Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × συμφέρει sympherei what is helpful Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4851 BSB/Thayers From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. × ὑμῖν hymin for you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τούτῳ toutō this [matter] : Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἀπὸ apo vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × πέρυσι perysi Last year Grammar Adverb Strongs 4070 BSB/Thayers Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year. × οἵτινες hoitines [you were] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3748 BSB/Thayers Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. × προενήρξασθε proenērxasthe the first Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4278 BSB/Thayers To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already. × 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. × μόνον monon only Grammar Adverb Strongs 3440 BSB/Thayers Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. × 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. × ποιῆσαι poiēsai to [give] , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × θέλειν thelein to have such a desire . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. καὶ kai And τοῦτο touto this δίδωμι didōmi is my opinion γνώμην gnōmēn . . . γὰρ gar about συμφέρει sympherei what is helpful ὑμῖν hymin for you ἐν en in τούτῳ toutō this [matter] : ἀπὸ apo vvv πέρυσι perysi Last year οἵτινες hoitines [you were] προενήρξασθε proenērxasthe the first οὐ ou not μόνον monon only τὸ to - ποιῆσαι poiēsai to [give] , ἀλλὰ alla but καὶ kai even τὸ to - θέλειν thelein to have such a desire .
11	Now finish the work, so that you may complete it just as eagerly as you began, according to your means.
	× νυνὶ nyni Now Grammar Adverb Strongs 3570 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. × δὲ de . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐπιτελέσατε epitelesate finish Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2005 BSB/Thayers To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. × 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. × ποιῆσαι poiēsai the work , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × ὅπως hopōs so that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3704 BSB/Thayers From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐπιτελέσαι epitelesai you may complete it Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2005 BSB/Thayers To complete, accomplish, perfect. From epi and teleo; to fulfill further, i.e. Execute; by implication, to terminate, undergo. × καθάπερ kathaper just as Grammar Adverb Strongs 2509 BSB/Thayers Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as. × 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. × προθυμία prothymia eagerly Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4288 BSB/Thayers Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. × 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. × θέλειν thelein as you began Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × οὕτως houtōs . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × καὶ kai . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐκ ek according to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τοῦ tou [your] 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. × ἔχειν echein means . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. νυνὶ nyni Now δὲ de . . . καὶ kai . . . ἐπιτελέσατε epitelesate finish τὸ to - ποιῆσαι poiēsai the work , ὅπως hopōs so that τὸ to - ἐπιτελέσαι epitelesai you may complete it καθάπερ kathaper just as ἡ hē - προθυμία prothymia eagerly τοῦ tou - θέλειν thelein as you began οὕτως houtōs . . . καὶ kai . . . , ἐκ ek according to τοῦ tou [your] ἔχειν echein means .
12	For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
	× 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. × 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. × προθυμία prothymia eagerness Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4288 BSB/Thayers Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. × πρόκειται prokeitai is there , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4295 BSB/Thayers From pro and keimai; to lie before the view, i.e. to be present, to stand forth. × εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos [the gift] is acceptable Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2144 BSB/Thayers From eu and a derivative of prosdechomai; well-received, i.e. Approved, favorable. × καθὸ katho according to Grammar Adverb Strongs 2526 BSB/Thayers From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as. × ἐὰν ean what Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × ἔχῃ echē one has , Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × 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. × καθὸ katho according to Grammar Adverb Strongs 2526 BSB/Thayers From kata and hos; according to which thing, i.e. Precisely as, in proportion as. × 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. × ἔχει echei [what] he does not have . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. γὰρ gar For εἰ ei if ἡ hē the προθυμία prothymia eagerness πρόκειται prokeitai is there , εὐπρόσδεκτος euprosdektos [the gift] is acceptable καθὸ katho according to ἐὰν ean what ἔχῃ echē one has , οὐ ou not καθὸ katho according to οὐκ ouk vvv ἔχει echei [what] he does not have .
13	It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality.
	× γὰρ gar [It is not our intention] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × Οὐ Ou . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἵνα hina that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × ἄλλοις allois others Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 243 BSB/Thayers Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; |else, | i.e. Different. × ἄνεσις anesis may be relieved Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 425 BSB/Thayers Relief, remission, indulgence, freedom, rest. From aniemi; relaxation or relief. × ὑμῖν hymin while you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × θλῖψις thlipsis are burdened , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2347 BSB/Thayers Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. × ἀλλ’ all’ but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἐξ ex [that there may be] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × ἰσότητος isotētos equality . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2471 BSB/Thayers Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity. γὰρ gar [It is not our intention] Οὐ Ou . . . ἵνα hina that ἄλλοις allois others ἄνεσις anesis may be relieved ὑμῖν hymin while you θλῖψις thlipsis are burdened , ἀλλ’ all’ but ἐξ ex [that there may be] ἰσότητος isotētos equality .
14	At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality.
	× ἐν en At Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × νῦν nyn present Grammar Adverb Strongs 3568 BSB/Thayers A primary particle of present time; |now|; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. × καιρῷ kairō time , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2540 BSB/Thayers Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. × 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. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × περίσσευμα perisseuma surplus Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4051 BSB/Thayers Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance. × εἰς eis will meet Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἐκείνων ekeinōn their Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × 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. × ὑστέρημα hysterēma need , Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5303 BSB/Thayers From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. × 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. × καὶ kai in turn Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐκείνων ekeinōn their Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × περίσσευμα perisseuma surplus Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4051 BSB/Thayers Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance. × γένηται genētai will Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × εἰς eis meet Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × 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. × 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. × ὑστέρημα hysterēma need . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5303 BSB/Thayers From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. × ὅπως hopōs Then Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3704 BSB/Thayers From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). × γένηται genētai there will be Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἰσότης isotēs equality . Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2471 BSB/Thayers Equality; equality of treatment, fairness. Likeness; by implication, equity. ἐν en At τῷ tō the νῦν nyn present καιρῷ kairō time , ὑμῶν hymōn your τὸ to - περίσσευμα perisseuma surplus εἰς eis will meet ἐκείνων ekeinōn their τὸ to - ὑστέρημα hysterēma need , ἵνα hina so that καὶ kai in turn ἐκείνων ekeinōn their τὸ to - περίσσευμα perisseuma surplus γένηται genētai will εἰς eis meet ὑμῶν hymōn your τὸ to - ὑστέρημα hysterēma need . ὅπως hopōs Then γένηται genētai there will be ἰσότης isotēs equality .
15	As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”
	× καθὼς kathōs As Grammar Adverb Strongs 2531 BSB/Thayers According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. × γέγραπται gegraptai it is written : Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × Ὁ Ho “ He who [gathered] 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. × 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. × πολὺ poly much Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × 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. × ἐπλεόνασεν epleonasen had no excess , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4121 BSB/Thayers From pleion; to do, make or be more, i.e. Increase; by extension, to superabound. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho he who [gathered] 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. × 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. × ὀλίγον oligon little Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3641 BSB/Thayers Puny; especially neuter somewhat. × 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. × ἠλαττόνησεν ēlattonēsen had no shortfall .” Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1641 Footnote Exodus 16:18 BSB/Thayers To have less, lack. From elasson; to diminish, i.e. Fall short. καθὼς kathōs As γέγραπται gegraptai it is written : Ὁ Ho “ He who [gathered] τὸ to - πολὺ poly much οὐκ ouk vvv ἐπλεόνασεν epleonasen had no excess , καὶ kai and ὁ ho he who [gathered] τὸ to - ὀλίγον oligon little οὐκ ouk vvv ἠλαττόνησεν ēlattonēsen had no shortfall .”
16	But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 Cross Reference (Titus 1:1–4) BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Χάρις Charis thanks [be] Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × τῷ tō - Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεῷ Theō to God , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × τῷ tō who Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διδόντι didonti put Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ἐν en into 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. × 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. × καρδίᾳ kardia heart Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. × Τίτου Titou of Titus Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × 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. × αὐτὴν autēn same 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. × σπουδὴν spoudēn devotion Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4710 BSB/Thayers (a) speed, haste, (b) diligence, earnestness, enthusiasm. From speudo; |speed|, i.e. despatch, eagerness, earnestness. × ὑπὲρ hyper [I have] for Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. δὲ de But Χάρις Charis thanks [be] τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God , τῷ tō who διδόντι didonti put ἐν en into τῇ tē the καρδίᾳ kardia heart Τίτου Titou of Titus τὴν tēn the αὐτὴν autēn same σπουδὴν spoudēn devotion ὑπὲρ hyper [I have] for ὑμῶν hymōn you .
17	For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.
	× ὅτι hoti For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × μὲν men not only Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × ἐδέξατο edexato did he welcome Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1209 BSB/Thayers To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. × τὴν tēn [our] 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. × παράκλησιν paraklēsin appeal , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3874 BSB/Thayers From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὑπάρχων hyparchōn he 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). × σπουδαιότερος spoudaioteros {is} eagerly Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strongs 4705 BSB/Thayers Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest. × ἐξῆλθεν exēlthen coming Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1831 BSB/Thayers To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. × 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. × αὐθαίρετος authairetos of his own volition . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 830 BSB/Thayers Of one's own accord, self-chosen. From autos and the same as hairetizo; self-chosen, i.e. voluntary. ὅτι hoti For μὲν men not only ἐδέξατο edexato did he welcome τὴν tēn [our] παράκλησιν paraklēsin appeal , δὲ de but ὑπάρχων hyparchōn he σπουδαιότερος spoudaioteros {is} eagerly ἐξῆλθεν exēlthen coming πρὸς pros to ὑμᾶς hymas you αὐθαίρετος authairetos of his own volition .
18	Along with Titus we are sending the brother who is praised by all the churches for his work in the gospel.
	× μετ’ met’ Along with Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × αὐτοῦ autou [Titus] 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. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Συνεπέμψαμεν Synepempsamen we are sending Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4842 BSB/Thayers To send together with. From sun and pempo; to despatch in company. × 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. × ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother 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. × οὗ hou who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔπαινος epainos is praised Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1868 BSB/Thayers Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing. × διὰ dia by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × πασῶν pasōn all Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × τῶν tōn the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × ἐν en [for his work] in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῷ tō the Grammar Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō gospel . Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. μετ’ met’ Along with αὐτοῦ autou [Titus] δὲ de - Συνεπέμψαμεν Synepempsamen we are sending τὸν ton the ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother οὗ hou who ὁ ho - ἔπαινος epainos is praised διὰ dia by πασῶν pasōn all τῶν tōn the ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches ἐν en [for his work] in τῷ tō the εὐαγγελίῳ euangeliō gospel .
19	More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
	× καὶ kai More than that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δὲ de . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × οὐ ou . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μόνον monon . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3440 BSB/Thayers Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. × ἀλλὰ alla . . . , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × χειροτονηθεὶς cheirotonētheis [this brother] was chosen Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5500 BSB/Thayers From a comparative of cheir and teino; to be a hand-reacher or voter, i.e. to select or appoint. × 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). × τῶν tōn the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × συνέκδημος synekdēmos to accompany Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4898 BSB/Thayers A fellow traveler. From sun and the base of ekdemeo; a co-absentee from home, i.e. Fellow-traveller. × ἡμῶν hēmōn us Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × σὺν* syn with Grammar Preposition Strongs 4862 BSB/Thayers With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. × ταύτῃ tautē [the offering] — Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 Footnote See 1 Corinthians 16:3–4. BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × 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. × χάριτι chariti gracious gift Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × 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. × 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 we 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. × διακονουμένῃ diakonoumenē administer Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative 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. × 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. × 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. × δόξαν doxan honor Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × τοῦ tou the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × αὐτοῦ autou Himself 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. × καὶ kai and [to show] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × προθυμίαν prothymian eagerness [to help] . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4288 BSB/Thayers Inclination, readiness, eagerness, willingness, promptness. From prothumos; predisposition, i.e. Alacrity. καὶ kai More than that δὲ de . . . οὐ ou . . . μόνον monon . . . ἀλλὰ alla . . . , χειροτονηθεὶς cheirotonētheis [this brother] was chosen ὑπὸ hypo by τῶν tōn the ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches συνέκδημος synekdēmos to accompany ἡμῶν hēmōn us σὺν* syn with ταύτῃ tautē [the offering] — τῇ tē the χάριτι chariti gracious gift τῇ tē - ὑφ’ hyph’ - ἡμῶν hēmōn we διακονουμένῃ diakonoumenē administer πρὸς pros to τὴν tēn - δόξαν doxan honor τοῦ tou the Κυρίου Kyriou Lord αὐτοῦ autou Himself καὶ kai and [to show] ἡμῶν hēmōn our προθυμίαν prothymian eagerness [to help] .
20	We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
	× στελλόμενοι stellomenoi We [hope to] avoid Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4724 BSB/Thayers Probably strengthened from the base of histemi; properly, to set fast, i.e. to repress. × τοῦτο touto - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × μή mē - Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × τις tis any 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. × μωμήσηται mōmēsētai criticism Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3469 BSB/Thayers To blame, find fault with, slander. From momos; to carp at, i.e. Censure. × ἡμᾶς hēmas - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐν en of 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. × 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. × ὑφ’ hyph’ [the way] 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 we 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. × διακονουμένῃ diakonoumenē administer Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative 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. × ταύτῃ tautē this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἁδρότητι hadrotēti generous [ gift ] . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 100 BSB/Thayers Lavishness, lavish generosity, abundance, bounty. From hadros; plumpness, i.e. liberality. στελλόμενοι stellomenoi We [hope to] avoid τοῦτο touto - μή mē - τις tis any μωμήσηται mōmēsētai criticism ἡμᾶς hēmas - ἐν en of τῇ tē - ὑφ’ hyph’ [the way] ἡμῶν hēmōn we διακονουμένῃ diakonoumenē administer ταύτῃ tautē this τῇ tē - ἁδρότητι hadrotēti generous [ gift ] .
21	For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × προνοοῦμεν pronooumen we are taking great care to do Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4306 BSB/Thayers From pro and noieo; to consider in advance, i.e. Look out for beforehand. × καλὰ kala what is right , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2570 BSB/Thayers Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. × 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. × μόνον monon only Grammar Adverb Strongs 3440 BSB/Thayers Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. × ἐνώπιον enōpion in the eyes Grammar Preposition Strongs 1799 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. × 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. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐνώπιον enōpion in the eyes Grammar Preposition Strongs 1799 BSB/Thayers Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. × ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn of men . 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. γὰρ gar For προνοοῦμεν pronooumen we are taking great care to do καλὰ kala what is right , οὐ ou not μόνον monon only ἐνώπιον enōpion in the eyes Κυρίου Kyriou of [the] Lord , ἀλλὰ alla but καὶ kai also ἐνώπιον enōpion in the eyes ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn of men .
22	And we are sending along with them our brother whose earnestness has been proven many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
	× δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Συνεπέμψαμεν Synepempsamen we are sending along with Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4842 BSB/Thayers To send together with. From sun and pempo; to despatch in company. × αὐτοῖς autois them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × τὸν ton - Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother 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. × ὃν hon whose Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ὄντα onta vvv Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × σπουδαῖον spoudaion earnestness Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4705 BSB/Thayers Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest. × ἐδοκιμάσαμεν edokimasamen has been proven Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1381 BSB/Thayers From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve. × πολλάκις pollakis many times Grammar Adverb Strongs 4178 BSB/Thayers Many times, often, frequently. Multiplicative adverb from polus; many times, i.e. Frequently. × ἐν en [and] 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. × πολλοῖς pollois many ways , Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × νυνὶ nyni now Grammar Adverb Strongs 3570 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. × πολὺ poly even Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × πολλῇ pollē more Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × σπουδαιότερον spoudaioteron [so] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular - Comparative Strongs 4705 BSB/Thayers Diligent, earnest, zealous, eager. From spoude; prompt, energetic, earnest. × πεποιθήσει pepoithēsei by [his] great confidence Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4006 BSB/Thayers Confidence, trust, reliance. From the perfect of the alternate of pascho; reliance. × 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. × εἰς eis in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. δὲ de And Συνεπέμψαμεν Synepempsamen we are sending along with αὐτοῖς autois them ἡμῶν hēmōn our τὸν ton - ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother ὃν hon whose ὄντα onta vvv σπουδαῖον spoudaion earnestness ἐδοκιμάσαμεν edokimasamen has been proven πολλάκις pollakis many times ἐν en [and] in πολλοῖς pollois many ways , δὲ de and νυνὶ nyni now πολὺ poly even πολλῇ pollē more σπουδαιότερον spoudaioteron [so] πεποιθήσει pepoithēsei by [his] great confidence τῇ tē - εἰς eis in ὑμᾶς hymas you .
23	As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, to the glory of Christ.
	× εἴτε eite As for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × ὑπὲρ hyper . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × Τίτου Titou Titus , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × ἐμὸς emos [he is] my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 1st Person Singular Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × κοινωνὸς koinōnos partner Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2844 BSB/Thayers A sharer, partner, companion. From koinos; a sharer, i.e. Associate. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × συνεργός synergos fellow worker Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4904 BSB/Thayers A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. × εἰς eis among Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × εἴτε eite [As for] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1535 BSB/Thayers And if, whether. From ei and te; if too. × 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. × ἀδελφοὶ adelphoi brothers , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἀπόστολοι apostoloi [they are] messengers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 652 Footnote Or apostles BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn of [the] churches , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × δόξα doxa [to the] glory Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1391 BSB/Thayers From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. × 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. εἴτε eite As for ὑπὲρ hyper . . . Τίτου Titou Titus , ἐμὸς emos [he is] my κοινωνὸς koinōnos partner καὶ kai and συνεργός synergos fellow worker εἰς eis among ὑμᾶς hymas you . εἴτε eite [As for] ἡμῶν hēmōn our ἀδελφοὶ adelphoi brothers , ἀπόστολοι apostoloi [they are] messengers ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn of [the] churches , δόξα doxa [to the] glory Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ .
24	In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
	× εἰς eis In Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × πρόσωπον prosōpon full view 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. × τῶν tōn of the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × οὖν oun then , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × ἐνδεικνύμενοι endeiknymenoi show Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1731 BSB/Thayers To show forth, prove. From en and deiknuo; to indicate. × εἰς eis - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × αὐτοὺς autous [these men] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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 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. × ἔνδειξιν endeixin proof Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1732 BSB/Thayers A showing, proof, demonstration, sign, token. From endeiknumi; indication. × τῆς tēs of Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × 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. × ἀγάπης agapēs love Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡμῶν hēmōn vvv 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. × καυχήσεως kauchēseōs the reason for our boasting Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2746 BSB/Thayers The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense. × ὑπὲρ hyper about Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × 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. εἰς eis In πρόσωπον prosōpon full view τῶν tōn of the ἐκκλησιῶν ekklēsiōn churches , οὖν oun then , ἐνδεικνύμενοι endeiknymenoi show εἰς eis - αὐτοὺς autous [these men] τὴν tēn the ἔνδειξιν endeixin proof τῆς tēs of ὑμῶν hymōn your ἀγάπης agapēs love καὶ kai and ἡμῶν hēmōn vvv καυχήσεως kauchēseōs the reason for our boasting ὑπὲρ hyper about ὑμῶν hymōn you .