1	Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
	× γὰρ gar Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 Cross Reference (1 Corinthians 16:1–4) BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × μὲν men . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3303 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de. × Περὶ Peri about Grammar Preposition Strongs 4012 BSB/Thayers From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × 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. × ἐστιν estin there 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. × περισσόν perisson no need Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4053 BSB/Thayers From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence. × μοί moi for me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × γράφειν graphein to write Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × ὑμῖν hymin to you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. γὰρ gar Now μὲν men . . . Περὶ Peri about τῆς tēs the διακονίας diakonias service τῆς tēs - εἰς eis to τοὺς tous the ἁγίους hagious saints , ἐστιν estin there is περισσόν perisson no need μοί moi for me τὸ to - γράφειν graphein to write ὑμῖν hymin to you .
2	For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × οἶδα oida I know Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × 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. × 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. × 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. × ἣν hēn [and] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × καυχῶμαι kauchōmai I have been boasting Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × Μακεδόσιν Makedosin to [the] Macedonians Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3110 BSB/Thayers A Macedon, i.e. Inhabitant of Macedonia. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἀπὸ apo since 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. × ὑπὲρ hyper - 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. × Ἀχαΐα Achaia in Achaia Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 882 BSB/Thayers Achaia, a country of Europe. × παρεσκεύασται pareskeuastai were prepared [ to give ] . Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3903 BSB/Thayers To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready. × καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × ζῆλος zēlos zeal Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2205 BSB/Thayers From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. |zeal| (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). × ἠρέθισεν ērethisen has stirred Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2042 BSB/Thayers To stir up, arouse to anger, provoke, irritate, incite. From a presumed prolonged form of eris; to stimulate. × τοὺς tous - 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. × πλείονας pleionas most of them [ to do likewise ] . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural - Comparative Strongs 4119 BSB/Thayers Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion. γὰρ gar For οἶδα oida I know ὑμῶν hymōn your τὴν tēn - προθυμίαν prothymian eagerness [to help] , ἣν hēn [and] καυχῶμαι kauchōmai I have been boasting Μακεδόσιν Makedosin to [the] Macedonians ὅτι hoti that ἀπὸ apo since πέρυσι perysi last year ὑπὲρ hyper - ὑμῶν hymōn you Ἀχαΐα Achaia in Achaia παρεσκεύασται pareskeuastai were prepared [ to give ] . καὶ kai And ὑμῶν hymōn your τὸ to - ζῆλος zēlos zeal ἠρέθισεν ērethisen has stirred τοὺς tous - πλείονας pleionas most of them [ to do likewise ] .
3	But I am sending the brothers in order that our boasting about you in this matter should not prove empty, but that you will be prepared, just as I said.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ἔπεμψα Epempsa I am sending Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3992 BSB/Thayers To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. × 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. × ἀδελφούς adelphous brothers Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἵνα hina in order 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. × 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. × 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. × καύχημα kauchēma boasting Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2745 BSB/Thayers A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense. × 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. × 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. × 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 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 matter 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. × 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. × κενωθῇ kenōthē should not prove empty , Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2758 BSB/Thayers (a) I empty, (b) I deprive of content, make unreal. From kenos; to make empty, i.e. to abase, neutralize, falsify. × ἵνα hina [but] 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. × ἦτε ēte you will be Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive 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. × παρεσκευασμένοι pareskeuasmenoi prepared , Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3903 BSB/Thayers To prepare; mid: I prepare, make preparations. From para and a derivative of skeuos; to furnish aside, i.e. Get ready. × 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. × ἔλεγον elegon I said . Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2036 BSB/Thayers Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. δὲ de But Ἔπεμψα Epempsa I am sending τοὺς tous the ἀδελφούς adelphous brothers ἵνα hina in order that ἡμῶν hēmōn our τὸ to - καύχημα kauchēma boasting τὸ to - ὑπὲρ hyper about ὑμῶν hymōn you ἐν en in τούτῳ toutō this τῷ tō - μέρει merei matter μὴ mē vvv κενωθῇ kenōthē should not prove empty , ἵνα hina [but] that ἦτε ēte you will be παρεσκευασμένοι pareskeuasmenoi prepared , καθὼς kathōs just as ἔλεγον elegon I said .
4	Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
	× μή mē Otherwise Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πως pōs . . . , 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! × ἐὰν ean if [any] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × Μακεδόνες Makedones Macedonians Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3110 BSB/Thayers A Macedon, i.e. Inhabitant of Macedonia. × ἔλθωσιν elthōsin come Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2064 BSB/Thayers To come, go. × σὺν syn with Grammar Preposition Strongs 4862 BSB/Thayers With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. × ἐμοὶ emoi me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εὕρωσιν heurōsin find Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2147 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. × 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. × ἀπαρασκευάστους aparaskeuastous unprepared , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 532 BSB/Thayers Unprepared. Unready. × ἡμεῖς hēmeis we — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × λέγωμεν legōmen say Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × μὴ mē nothing Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὑμεῖς hymeis of you — Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × καταισχυνθῶμεν kataischynthōmen would be ashamed of Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Plural Strongs 2617 BSB/Thayers From kata and aischunomai; to shame down, i.e. Disgrace or put to the blush. × ἐν en [having been] 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 so 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. × ὑποστάσει hypostasei confident . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5287 BSB/Thayers From a compound of hupo and histemi; a setting under, i.e. concretely, essence, or abstractly, assurance. μή mē Otherwise πως pōs . . . , ἐὰν ean if [any] Μακεδόνες Makedones Macedonians ἔλθωσιν elthōsin come σὺν syn with ἐμοὶ emoi me καὶ kai and εὕρωσιν heurōsin find ὑμᾶς hymas you ἀπαρασκευάστους aparaskeuastous unprepared , ἡμεῖς hēmeis we — ἵνα hina to λέγωμεν legōmen say μὴ mē nothing ὑμεῖς hymeis of you — καταισχυνθῶμεν kataischynthōmen would be ashamed of ἐν en [having been] ταύτῃ tautē so τῇ tē - ὑποστάσει hypostasei confident .
5	So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the bountiful gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.
	× οὖν oun So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × ἡγησάμην hēgēsamēn I thought [it] Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2233 BSB/Thayers (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. × ἀναγκαῖον anankaion necessary Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 316 BSB/Thayers Necessary, essential, intimate, right, proper. From anagke; necessary; by implication, close. × παρακαλέσαι parakalesai to urge Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × 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. × ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἵνα hina to Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2443 BSB/Thayers In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. × προέλθωσιν proelthōsin visit you beforehand Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4281 BSB/Thayers To go forward, go on, advance; I go before, precede. From pro and erchomai; to go onward, precede. × εἰς eis . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × προκαταρτίσωσιν prokatartisōsin make arrangements Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 4294 BSB/Thayers To prepare or complete beforehand. From pro and katartizo; to prepare in advance. × 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. × εὐλογίαν eulogian bountiful gift Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2129 BSB/Thayers Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. × προεπηγγελμένην proepēngelmenēn you had promised . Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4279 BSB/Thayers To promise beforehand. Middle voice from pro and epaggello; to promise of old. × οὕτως houtōs This way , Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × 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. × ταύτην tautēn [gift] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × εἶναι einai will be Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἑτοίμην hetoimēn prepared Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2092 BSB/Thayers Ready, prepared. From an old noun heteos; adjusted, i.e. Ready. × ὡς hōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × εὐλογίαν eulogian generously Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2129 BSB/Thayers Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × ὡς hōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × πλεονεξίαν pleonexian begrudgingly . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4124 BSB/Thayers Covetousness, avarice, aggression, desire for advantage. From pleonektes; avarice, i.e. fraudulency, extortion. οὖν oun So ἡγησάμην hēgēsamēn I thought [it] ἀναγκαῖον anankaion necessary παρακαλέσαι parakalesai to urge τοὺς tous the ἀδελφοὺς adelphous brothers ἵνα hina to προέλθωσιν proelthōsin visit you beforehand εἰς eis . . . ὑμᾶς hymas . . . καὶ kai and προκαταρτίσωσιν prokatartisōsin make arrangements τὴν tēn for the εὐλογίαν eulogian bountiful gift προεπηγγελμένην proepēngelmenēn you had promised . οὕτως houtōs This way , ὑμῶν hymōn your ταύτην tautēn [gift] εἶναι einai will be ἑτοίμην hetoimēn prepared ὡς hōs vvv εὐλογίαν eulogian generously καὶ kai and μὴ mē not ὡς hōs vvv πλεονεξίαν pleonexian begrudgingly .
6	Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.
	× δέ de [Remember] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Τοῦτο Touto this : Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ὁ ho Whoever 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. × σπείρων speirōn sows Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4687 BSB/Thayers To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. × φειδομένως pheidomenōs sparingly Grammar Adverb Strongs 5340 BSB/Thayers Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily. × καὶ kai {will} also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × θερίσει therisei reap Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2325 BSB/Thayers To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest. × φειδομένως pheidomenōs sparingly , Grammar Adverb Strongs 5340 BSB/Thayers Sparingly. Adverb from participle of pheidomai; abstemiously, i.e. Stingily. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho whoever 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. × σπείρων speirōn sows Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4687 BSB/Thayers To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. × ἐπ’ ep’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × εὐλογίαις eulogiais generously Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 2129 BSB/Thayers Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. × καὶ kai {will} also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × θερίσει therisei reap Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2325 BSB/Thayers To reap, gather, harvest. From theros; to harvest. × ἐπ’ ep’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × εὐλογίαις eulogiais generously . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 2129 BSB/Thayers Adulation, praise, blessing, gift. δέ de [Remember] Τοῦτο Touto this : ὁ ho Whoever σπείρων speirōn sows φειδομένως pheidomenōs sparingly καὶ kai {will} also θερίσει therisei reap φειδομένως pheidomenōs sparingly , καὶ kai and ὁ ho whoever σπείρων speirōn sows ἐπ’ ep’ vvv εὐλογίαις eulogiais generously καὶ kai {will} also θερίσει therisei reap ἐπ’ ep’ vvv εὐλογίαις eulogiais generously .
7	Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
	× ἕκαστος hekastos Each one Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1538 BSB/Thayers Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. × καθὼς kathōs [ should give ] what 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. × προῄρηται proērētai he has decided Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4255 BSB/Thayers From pro and haireomai; to choose for oneself before another thing, i.e. to propose. × τῇ tē in [his] 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 [to give ] , 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. × 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. × ἐκ ek out of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × λύπης lypēs regret Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3077 BSB/Thayers Pain, grief, sorrow, affliction. Apparently a primary word; sadness. × 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 - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × ἀνάγκης anankēs compulsion . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεός Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἀγαπᾷ agapa loves Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × ἱλαρὸν hilaron a cheerful Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2431 BSB/Thayers Joyous, cheerful, not grudging. From the same as hileos; propitious or merry, i.e. Prompt or willing. × δότην dotēn giver . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1395 Footnote See Proverbs 22:8, LXX addition. BSB/Thayers A giver. From the base of didomi; a giver. ἕκαστος hekastos Each one καθὼς kathōs [ should give ] what προῄρηται proērētai he has decided τῇ tē in [his] καρδίᾳ kardia heart [to give ] , μὴ mē not ἐκ ek out of λύπης lypēs regret ἢ ē or ἐξ ex - ἀνάγκης anankēs compulsion . γὰρ gar For ὁ ho - Θεός Theos God ἀγαπᾷ agapa loves ἱλαρὸν hilaron a cheerful δότην dotēn giver .
8	And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
	× δὲ de And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεὸς Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δυνατεῖ dynatei [is] able Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1414 BSB/Thayers To be powerful, have power, be able, be mighty. From dunatos; to be efficient. × πᾶσαν pasan {to make} all Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × χάριν charin grace Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × περισσεῦσαι perisseusai abound Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4052 BSB/Thayers From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὑμᾶς hymas you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × 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 all things , 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. × πάντοτε pantote at all times , Grammar Adverb Strongs 3842 BSB/Thayers Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. × ἔχοντες echontes having 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. × πᾶσαν pasan all that Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × αὐτάρκειαν autarkeian you need , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 841 BSB/Thayers Self-sufficiency, independence, contentment. From autarkes; self-satisfaction, i.e. contentedness, or a competence. × περισσεύητε perisseuēte you will abound 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. × εἰς eis in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × πᾶν pan every Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἀγαθόν agathon good Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × ἔργον ergon work . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. δὲ de And ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God δυνατεῖ dynatei [is] able πᾶσαν pasan {to make} all χάριν charin grace περισσεῦσαι perisseusai abound εἰς eis to ὑμᾶς hymas you , ἵνα hina so that ἐν en in παντὶ panti all things , πάντοτε pantote at all times , ἔχοντες echontes having πᾶσαν pasan all that αὐτάρκειαν autarkeian you need , περισσεύητε perisseuēte you will abound εἰς eis in πᾶν pan every ἀγαθόν agathon good ἔργον ergon work .
9	As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.”
	× 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. × Ἐσκόρπισεν Eskorpisen “ He has scattered abroad Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4650 BSB/Thayers Apparently from the same as skorpios; to dissipate, i.e. put to flight, waste, be liberal. × ἔδωκεν edōken His gifts Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × τοῖς tois to the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πένησιν penēsin poor ; Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3993 BSB/Thayers One who works for his living; a laborer, poor man. From a primary peno; starving, i.e. Indigent. × 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. × 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. × δικαιοσύνη dikaiosynē righteousness Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × μένει menei endures 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. × εἰς eis forever Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τὸν ton . . . Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × αἰῶνα aiōna . . . .” Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 165 Footnote Psalm 112:9 BSB/Thayers From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. καθὼς kathōs As γέγραπται gegraptai it is written : Ἐσκόρπισεν Eskorpisen “ He has scattered abroad ἔδωκεν edōken His gifts τοῖς tois to the πένησιν penēsin poor ; αὐτοῦ autou His ἡ hē - δικαιοσύνη dikaiosynē righteousness μένει menei endures εἰς eis forever τὸν ton . . . αἰῶνα aiōna . . . .”
10	Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.
	× δὲ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ὁ Ho He who Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐπιχορηγῶν epichorēgōn supplies Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2023 BSB/Thayers From epi and choregeo; to furnish besides, i.e. Fully supply, aid or contribute. × σπόρον* sporon seed Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4703 BSB/Thayers Seed for sowing. From speiro; a scattering, i.e. seed. × 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. × σπείροντι speironti sower Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4687 BSB/Thayers To sow, spread, scatter. Probably strengthened from spao; to scatter, i.e. Sow. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἄρτον arton bread Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 740 BSB/Thayers Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × βρῶσιν brōsin food Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1035 BSB/Thayers (a) abstr: eating, (b) food, a meal, (c) rust. From the base of bibrosko; eating; by extension food. × χορηγήσει chorēgēsei will supply Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5524 BSB/Thayers To furnish abundantly, supply. From a compound of choros and ago; to be a dance-leader, i.e. to furnish. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πληθυνεῖ plēthynei multiply Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4129 BSB/Thayers To increase, multiply. From another form of plethos; to increase. × 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. × 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. × σπόρον sporon store of seed Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4703 BSB/Thayers Seed for sowing. From speiro; a scattering, i.e. seed. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × αὐξήσει auxēsei will increase Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 837 BSB/Thayers (a) I cause to increase, become greater (b) I increase, grow. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to grow, i.e. Enlarge. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × γενήματα genēmata harvest Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 1081 BSB/Thayers Offspring, child, fruit. From gennao; offspring; by analogy, produce. × 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. × δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs righteousness . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. δὲ de Now Ὁ Ho He who ἐπιχορηγῶν epichorēgōn supplies σπόρον* sporon seed τῷ tō to the σπείροντι speironti sower καὶ kai and ἄρτον arton bread εἰς eis for βρῶσιν brōsin food χορηγήσει chorēgēsei will supply καὶ kai and πληθυνεῖ plēthynei multiply ὑμῶν hymōn your τὸν ton - σπόρον sporon store of seed καὶ kai and αὐξήσει auxēsei will increase τὰ ta the γενήματα genēmata harvest τῆς tēs of ὑμῶν hymōn your δικαιοσύνης dikaiosynēs righteousness .
11	You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God.
	× πλουτιζόμενοι ploutizomenoi You will be enriched Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4148 BSB/Thayers To make rich, cause to abound in, enrich. From ploutos; to make wealthy. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × παντὶ panti every way 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. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἁπλότητα haplotēta be generous Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 572 BSB/Thayers Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. × πᾶσαν pasan on every [occasion] , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἥτις hētis [so that] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3748 BSB/Thayers Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. × δι’ di’ through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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. × κατεργάζεται katergazetai [your giving] will produce Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2716 BSB/Thayers From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion. × εὐχαριστίαν eucharistian thanksgiving Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2169 BSB/Thayers Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language. × 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. πλουτιζόμενοι ploutizomenoi You will be enriched ἐν en in παντὶ panti every way εἰς eis to ἁπλότητα haplotēta be generous πᾶσαν pasan on every [occasion] , ἥτις hētis [so that] δι’ di’ through ἡμῶν hēmōn us κατεργάζεται katergazetai [your giving] will produce εὐχαριστίαν eucharistian thanksgiving τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God .
12	For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
	× ὅτι hoti For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ταύτης tautēs this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἡ hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × 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. × λειτουργίας leitourgias of service Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3009 BSB/Thayers From leitourgeo; public function (|liturgy|) or almsgiver). × ἐστὶν 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. × 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. × προσαναπληροῦσα prosanaplērousa supplying Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4322 BSB/Thayers To fill up by adding to, supply. From pros and anapleroo; to fill up further, i.e. Furnish fully. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὑστερήματα hysterēmata needs Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 5303 BSB/Thayers From hustereo; a deficit; specially, poverty. × τῶν tōn of the Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἁγίων hagiōn saints , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 40 BSB/Thayers Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × περισσεύουσα perisseuousa is also overflowing Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4052 BSB/Thayers From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. × διὰ dia in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × πολλῶν pollōn many Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × εὐχαριστιῶν eucharistiōn expressions of thanksgiving Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 2169 BSB/Thayers Thankfulness, gratitude; giving of thanks, thanksgiving. From eucharistos; gratitude; actively, grateful language. × 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. ὅτι hoti For ταύτης tautēs this ἡ hē - διακονία diakonia ministry τῆς tēs - λειτουργίας leitourgias of service ἐστὶν estin is οὐ ou not μόνον monon only προσαναπληροῦσα prosanaplērousa supplying τὰ ta the ὑστερήματα hysterēmata needs τῶν tōn of the ἁγίων hagiōn saints , ἀλλὰ alla but καὶ kai vvv περισσεύουσα perisseuousa is also overflowing διὰ dia in πολλῶν pollōn many εὐχαριστιῶν eucharistiōn expressions of thanksgiving τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God .
13	Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
	× διὰ dia Because of 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. × δοκιμῆς dokimēs proof Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1382 BSB/Thayers A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness. × ταύτης tautēs this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × τῆς tēs - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × διακονίας diakonias ministry {provides} , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1248 BSB/Thayers Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. × δοξάζοντες doxazontes [the saints] will glorify Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1392 BSB/Thayers To glorify, honor, bestow glory on. From doxa; to render glorious. × Θεὸν Theon God Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × 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. × ἐπὶ epi for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × 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. × 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. × 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. × ὑποταγῇ hypotagē obedient Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5292 BSB/Thayers Subjection, submission, obedience. From hupotasso; subordination. × ὁμολογίας homologias confession Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3671 BSB/Thayers A profession, confession. From the same as homologeo; acknowledgment. × εἰς eis of 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. × εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἁπλότητι haplotēti [for the] generosity Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 572 BSB/Thayers Simplicity, sincerity, purity, graciousness. From haplous; singleness, i.e. sincerity, or generosity. × τῆς tēs of [your] Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κοινωνίας koinōnias contribution Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2842 BSB/Thayers From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × αὐτοὺς autous them 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × πάντας pantas all [the others] . Grammar Adjective - Accusative 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. διὰ dia Because of τῆς tēs the δοκιμῆς dokimēs proof ταύτης tautēs this τῆς tēs - διακονίας diakonias ministry {provides} , δοξάζοντες doxazontes [the saints] will glorify Θεὸν Theon God τὸν ton - ἐπὶ epi for τῇ tē - ὑμῶν hymōn your τῆς tēs - ὑποταγῇ hypotagē obedient ὁμολογίας homologias confession εἰς eis of τὸ to the εὐαγγέλιον euangelion gospel τοῦ tou - Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ , καὶ kai and ἁπλότητι haplotēti [for the] generosity τῆς tēs of [your] κοινωνίας koinōnias contribution εἰς eis to αὐτοὺς autous them καὶ kai and εἰς eis to πάντας pantas all [the others] .
14	And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
	× καὶ kai And Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × δεήσει deēsei prayers Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1162 BSB/Thayers Supplication, prayer, entreaty. From deomai; a petition. × ὑπὲρ hyper 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. × ἐπιποθούντων epipothountōn will express their affection Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1971 BSB/Thayers From epi and potheo; to dote upon, i.e. Intensely crave possession. × ὑμᾶς hymas for you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × διὰ dia because of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × 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. × ὑπερβάλλουσαν hyperballousan surpassing Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative 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. × χάριν charin grace 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. × ἐφ’ eph’ [has given] Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ὑμῖν hymin you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. καὶ kai And αὐτῶν autōn their δεήσει deēsei prayers ὑπὲρ hyper for ὑμῶν hymōn you ἐπιποθούντων epipothountōn will express their affection ὑμᾶς hymas for you , διὰ dia because of τὴν tēn the ὑπερβάλλουσαν hyperballousan surpassing χάριν charin grace τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou God ἐφ’ eph’ [has given] ὑμῖν hymin you .
15	Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
	× 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. × ἐπὶ epi for 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. × ἀνεκδιηγήτῳ anekdiēgētō indescribable Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 411 BSB/Thayers Indescribable, that cannot be thoroughly related, inexpressible. Not expounded in full, i.e. Indescribable. × 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. × δωρεᾷ dōrea gift ! Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1431 BSB/Thayers A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. Χάρις Charis Thanks [be] τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō to God ἐπὶ epi for αὐτοῦ autou His ἀνεκδιηγήτῳ anekdiēgētō indescribable τῇ tē - δωρεᾷ dōrea gift !