1	James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
	× Ἰάκωβος Iakōbos James , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2385 Cross Reference (Jude 1:1–2) BSB/Thayers The same as Iakob Graecized; Jacobus, the name of three Israelites. × δοῦλος doulos a servant Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1401 BSB/Thayers (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. × 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 Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × 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. × 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. × Ταῖς Tais To 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. × δώδεκα dōdeka twelve Grammar Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 1427 BSB/Thayers Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. × φυλαῖς phylais tribes Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 5443 BSB/Thayers A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × 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 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. × Διασπορᾷ Diaspora Dispersion : Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1290 Footnote Literally To the twelve tribes in the Diaspora. Originally referring to the Jewish people living outside the land of Israel, the Diaspora is applied here to the Jewish believers scattered abroad. BSB/Thayers From diaspeiro; dispersion, i.e. the Israelite resident in Gentile countries. × Χαίρειν Chairein Greetings . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 5463 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to be |cheer|ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. Ἰάκωβος Iakōbos James , δοῦλος doulos a servant Θεοῦ Theou of God καὶ kai and Κυρίου Kyriou of [the] Lord Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ , Ταῖς Tais To the δώδεκα dōdeka twelve φυλαῖς phylais tribes ταῖς tais - ἐν en of τῇ tē the Διασπορᾷ Diaspora Dispersion : Χαίρειν Chairein Greetings .
2	Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
	× ἡγήσασθε hēgēsasthe Consider [it] Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 2233 Cross Reference (Philippians 1:12–20) BSB/Thayers (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. × Πᾶσαν Pasan pure 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. × χαρὰν charan joy , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5479 BSB/Thayers Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × ὅταν hotan when Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3752 BSB/Thayers When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. × περιπέσητε peripesēte you encounter Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4045 BSB/Thayers From peri and pipto; to fall into something that is all around, i.e. Light among or upon, be surrounded with. × πειρασμοῖς peirasmois trials Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3986 BSB/Thayers From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. × ποικίλοις poikilois of many kinds , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 4164 BSB/Thayers Various, of different colors, diverse, various. Of uncertain derivation; motley, i.e. Various in character. ἡγήσασθε hēgēsasthe Consider [it] Πᾶσαν Pasan pure χαρὰν charan joy , μου mou my ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers , ὅταν hotan when περιπέσητε peripesēte you encounter πειρασμοῖς peirasmois trials ποικίλοις poikilois of many kinds ,
3	because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
	× γινώσκοντες ginōskontes because you know Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1097 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb; to |know| in a great variety of applications and with many implications. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × τὸ to the Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × δοκίμιον dokimion testing Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1383 BSB/Thayers A test, trial, what is genuine. Neuter of a presumed derivative of dokime; a testing; by implication, trustworthiness. × ὑμῶν hymōn of 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. × πίστεως pisteōs faith Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × κατεργάζεται katergazetai develops 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. × ὑπομονήν hypomonēn perseverance . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5281 BSB/Thayers Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. γινώσκοντες ginōskontes because you know ὅτι hoti that τὸ to the δοκίμιον dokimion testing ὑμῶν hymōn of your τῆς tēs - πίστεως pisteōs faith κατεργάζεται katergazetai develops ὑπομονήν hypomonēn perseverance .
4	Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐχέτω echetō Allow Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × 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. × ὑπομονὴ hypomonē perseverance Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5281 BSB/Thayers Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. × τέλειον teleion to finish Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5046 BSB/Thayers From telos; complete; neuter completeness. × ἔργον ergon [its] work , Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × 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. × ἦτε ēte you may 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. × τέλειοι teleioi mature Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5046 BSB/Thayers From telos; complete; neuter completeness. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁλόκληροι holoklēroi complete , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3648 BSB/Thayers Complete in every part, sound, perfect, entire. From holos and kleros; complete in every part, i.e. Perfectly sound. × λειπόμενοι leipomenoi [not] lacking Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3007 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent. × 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. × μηδενὶ mēdeni [anything] . Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. δὲ de - ἐχέτω echetō Allow ἡ hē - ὑπομονὴ hypomonē perseverance τέλειον teleion to finish ἔργον ergon [its] work , ἵνα hina so that ἦτε ēte you may be τέλειοι teleioi mature καὶ kai and ὁλόκληροι holoklēroi complete , λειπόμενοι leipomenoi [not] lacking ἐν en - μηδενὶ mēdeni [anything] .
5	Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
	× δέ de Now Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Εἰ Ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × 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. × ὑμῶν hymōn of you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × λείπεται leipetai lacks Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3007 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent. × σοφίας sophias wisdom , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4678 BSB/Thayers Wisdom, insight, skill (human or divine), intelligence. From sophos; wisdom. × αἰτείτω aiteitō he should ask Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 154 BSB/Thayers To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. × παρὰ para . . . Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × Θεοῦ Theou God , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × τοῦ tou who 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. × διδόντος didontos gives Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × ἁπλῶς haplōs generously Grammar Adverb Strongs 574 BSB/Thayers Simply, sincerely, graciously, bountifully. Adverb from haplous; bountifully. × πᾶσιν pasin to all Grammar Adjective - Dative 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. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μὴ mē without Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὀνειδίζοντος oneidizontos finding fault , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3679 BSB/Thayers To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δοθήσεται dothēsetai it will be given Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1325 BSB/Thayers To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. × αὐτῷ autō to him . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. δέ de Now Εἰ Ei if τις tis any ὑμῶν hymōn of you λείπεται leipetai lacks σοφίας sophias wisdom , αἰτείτω aiteitō he should ask παρὰ para . . . Θεοῦ Theou God , τοῦ tou who διδόντος didontos gives ἁπλῶς haplōs generously πᾶσιν pasin to all καὶ kai - μὴ mē without ὀνειδίζοντος oneidizontos finding fault , καὶ kai and δοθήσεται dothēsetai it will be given αὐτῷ autō to him .
6	But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × αἰτείτω aiteitō he must ask Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 154 BSB/Thayers To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. × 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. × πίστει pistei faith , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × μηδὲν mēden without Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × διακρινόμενος diakrinomenos doubting , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1252 BSB/Thayers From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. × γὰρ gar because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × διακρινόμενος diakrinomenos doubts Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1252 BSB/Thayers From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. × ἔοικεν eoiken is like Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1503 BSB/Thayers To be like, resemble. Apparently a primary verb; to resemble. × κλύδωνι klydōni a wave Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2830 BSB/Thayers Rough water, a wave, billow, surge. From kluzo; a surge of the sea. × θαλάσσης thalassēs of [the] sea , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2281 BSB/Thayers Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. × ἀνεμιζομένῳ anemizomenō blown Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 416 BSB/Thayers To be blown with the wind (referring to the gentler motions of the air). From anemos; to toss with the wind. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ῥιπιζομένῳ rhipizomenō tossed by the wind . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4494 BSB/Thayers To toss to and fro, fan, blow. From a derivative of rhipto; to breeze up, i.e. to agitate. δὲ de But αἰτείτω aiteitō he must ask ἐν en in πίστει pistei faith , μηδὲν mēden without διακρινόμενος diakrinomenos doubting , γὰρ gar because ὁ ho he who διακρινόμενος diakrinomenos doubts ἔοικεν eoiken is like κλύδωνι klydōni a wave θαλάσσης thalassēs of [the] sea , ἀνεμιζομένῳ anemizomenō blown καὶ kai and ῥιπιζομένῳ rhipizomenō tossed by the wind .
7	That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐκεῖνος ekeinos That Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1565 BSB/Thayers That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. × 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. × ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos man Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × μὴ mē {should} 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. × οἰέσθω oiesthō expect Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3633 BSB/Thayers To think, suppose, expect, imagine. Or oimai middle voice apparently from hoios; to make like, i.e. Imagine. × ὅτι hoti - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × λήμψεταί lēmpsetai to receive Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × τι ti anything Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × παρὰ para from Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × 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. γὰρ gar - ἐκεῖνος ekeinos That ὁ ho - ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos man μὴ mē {should} not οἰέσθω oiesthō expect ὅτι hoti - λήμψεταί lēmpsetai to receive τι ti anything παρὰ para from τοῦ tou the Κυρίου Kyriou Lord .
8	He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
	× δίψυχος dipsychos [He is] a double-minded Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1374 BSB/Thayers (lit: of two souls, of two selves), double-minded, wavering. From dis and psuche; two-spirited, i.e. Vacillating. × ἀνὴρ anēr man , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × ἀκατάστατος akatastatos unstable Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 182 BSB/Thayers Unsettled, unstable (though these are hardly strong enough equivalents), almost anarchic. Inconstant. × 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. × πάσαις pasais all Grammar Adjective - Dative 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. × 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. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὁδοῖς hodois ways . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3598 BSB/Thayers A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means. δίψυχος dipsychos [He is] a double-minded ἀνὴρ anēr man , ἀκατάστατος akatastatos unstable ἐν en in πάσαις pasais all αὐτοῦ autou his ταῖς tais - ὁδοῖς hodois ways .
9	The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho The Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀδελφὸς adelphos brother Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × 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. × ταπεινὸς tapeinos in humble circumstances Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5011 BSB/Thayers Humble, lowly, in position or spirit (in a good sense). Of uncertain derivation; depressed, i.e. humiliated. × Καυχάσθω Kauchasthō should exult Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2744 BSB/Thayers To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt. × 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. × 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. × 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. × ὕψει hypsei high position . Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 5311 BSB/Thayers Height, heaven; dignity, eminence. From a derivative of huper; elevation, i.e. altitude, the sky, or dignity. δὲ de - ὁ ho The ἀδελφὸς adelphos brother ὁ ho - ταπεινὸς tapeinos in humble circumstances Καυχάσθω Kauchasthō should exult ἐν en in αὐτοῦ autou his τῷ tō - ὕψει hypsei high position .
10	But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho the [one who is] 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. × 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. × ἐν en [should exult] 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. × 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. × 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. × ταπεινώσει tapeinōsei low position , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5014 BSB/Thayers Abasement (in spirit), low condition (in circumstances). From tapeinoo; depression. × ὅτι hoti because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × παρελεύσεται pareleusetai he will pass away Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3928 BSB/Thayers From para and erchomai; to come near or aside, i.e. To approach, go by, perish or neglect, avert. × ὡς hōs like Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἄνθος anthos a flower Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 438 BSB/Thayers Bloom, possibly a reference to the bright flowers, such as poppies (among the grass). A primary word; a blossom. × χόρτου chortou of the field . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5528 BSB/Thayers Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a |court| or |garden|, i.e. herbage or vegetation. δὲ de But ὁ ho the [one who is] πλούσιος plousios rich ἐν en [should exult] in αὐτοῦ autou his τῇ tē - ταπεινώσει tapeinōsei low position , ὅτι hoti because παρελεύσεται pareleusetai he will pass away ὡς hōs like ἄνθος anthos a flower χόρτου chortou of the field .
11	For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἥλιος hēlios sun Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2246 BSB/Thayers The sun, sunlight. From hele; the sun; by implication, light. × ἀνέτειλεν aneteilen rises Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 393 BSB/Thayers To make to rise, I rise, shine (generally of the sun, and hence met.). From ana and the base of telos; to arise. × σὺν syn with Grammar Preposition Strongs 4862 BSB/Thayers With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. × 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. × καύσωνι kausōni scorching heat Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2742 BSB/Thayers A scorching heat, hot wind. From kausoo; a glare. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐξήρανεν exēranen withers Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3583 BSB/Thayers To dry up, parch, be ripened, wither, waste away. From xeros; to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature. × 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. × χόρτον chorton plant ; Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5528 BSB/Thayers Grass, herbage, growing grain, hay. Apparently a primary word; a |court| or |garden|, i.e. herbage or vegetation. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × αὐτοῦ autou its Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - 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. × ἄνθος anthos flower Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 438 BSB/Thayers Bloom, possibly a reference to the bright flowers, such as poppies (among the grass). A primary word; a blossom. × ἐξέπεσεν exepesen falls Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1601 BSB/Thayers From ek and pipto; to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡ hē [its] 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. × εὐπρέπεια euprepeia beauty Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2143 BSB/Thayers Beauty, gracefulness, comeliness. From a compound of eu and prepo; good suitableness, i.e. Gracefulness. × αὐτοῦ autou . . . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × 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. × προσώπου prosōpou . . . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × ἀπώλετο apōleto is lost . Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 622 BSB/Thayers From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. × οὕτως houtōs So Grammar Adverb Strongs 3779 BSB/Thayers Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). × καὶ kai too , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὁ ho the Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πλούσιος plousios rich [man] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4145 BSB/Thayers Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. × μαρανθήσεται maranthēsetai will fade away Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3133 BSB/Thayers Pass: I die, wither (like the grass). Of uncertain affinity; to extinguish, i.e. to pass away. × ἐν en in the midst 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. × 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. × ταῖς tais - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × πορείαις poreiais pursuits . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 4197 BSB/Thayers A journey, pursuit, undertaking, progress. From poreuomai; travel; figuratively proceedings, i.e. Career. γὰρ gar For ὁ ho the ἥλιος hēlios sun ἀνέτειλεν aneteilen rises σὺν syn with τῷ tō - καύσωνι kausōni scorching heat καὶ kai and ἐξήρανεν exēranen withers τὸν ton the χόρτον chorton plant ; καὶ kai - αὐτοῦ autou its τὸ to - ἄνθος anthos flower ἐξέπεσεν exepesen falls καὶ kai and ἡ hē [its] εὐπρέπεια euprepeia beauty αὐτοῦ autou . . . τοῦ tou . . . προσώπου prosōpou . . . ἀπώλετο apōleto is lost . οὕτως houtōs So καὶ kai too , ὁ ho the πλούσιος plousios rich [man] μαρανθήσεται maranthēsetai will fade away ἐν en in the midst of αὐτοῦ autou his ταῖς tais - πορείαις poreiais pursuits .
12	Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
	× Μακάριος Makarios Blessed [is the] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3107 BSB/Thayers Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. × ἀνὴρ anēr man Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × ὃς hos who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ὑπομένει hypomenei perseveres Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5278 BSB/Thayers From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere. × πειρασμόν peirasmon under trial , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3986 BSB/Thayers From peirazo; a putting to proof (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity. × ὅτι hoti because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × γενόμενος genomenos when he has Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine 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. × δόκιμος dokimos stood the test , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1384 BSB/Thayers Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. × λήμψεται lēmpsetai he will receive Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × 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. × στέφανον stephanon crown Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4735 BSB/Thayers A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively. × 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. × ζωῆς zōēs of life Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2222 BSB/Thayers Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. × ὃν hon that Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐπηγγείλατο epēngeilato [God] has promised Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1861 BSB/Thayers From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. × τοῖς tois to those who 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. × ἀγαπῶσιν agapōsin love Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural 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. × αὐτόν auton Him . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. Μακάριος Makarios Blessed [is the] ἀνὴρ anēr man ὃς hos who ὑπομένει hypomenei perseveres πειρασμόν peirasmon under trial , ὅτι hoti because γενόμενος genomenos when he has δόκιμος dokimos stood the test , λήμψεται lēmpsetai he will receive τὸν ton the στέφανον stephanon crown τῆς tēs - ζωῆς zōēs of life ὃν hon that ἐπηγγείλατο epēngeilato [God] has promised τοῖς tois to those who ἀγαπῶσιν agapōsin love αὐτόν auton Him .
13	When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
	× πειραζόμενος peirazomenos When tempted , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3985 BSB/Thayers To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. × Μηδεὶς Mēdeis no one Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × λεγέτω legetō should say , Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd 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. × ὅτι hoti “ - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × Ἀπὸ Apo vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × Θεοῦ Theou God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × πειράζομαι peirazomai is tempting me . ” Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3985 BSB/Thayers To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. × 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. × Θεὸς Theos God Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἐστιν estin vvv 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. × ἀπείραστός apeirastos cannot be tempted Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 551 BSB/Thayers Untried, inexperienced, untempted, incapable of being tempted. Untried, i.e. Not temptable. × κακῶν kakōn by evil , Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × δὲ de [nor] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × αὐτὸς autos vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × πειράζει peirazei does He tempt Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3985 BSB/Thayers To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. × οὐδένα oudena [anyone] . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. πειραζόμενος peirazomenos When tempted , Μηδεὶς Mēdeis no one λεγέτω legetō should say , ὅτι hoti “ - Ἀπὸ Apo vvv Θεοῦ Theou God πειράζομαι peirazomai is tempting me . ” γὰρ gar For ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God ἐστιν estin vvv ἀπείραστός apeirastos cannot be tempted κακῶν kakōn by evil , δὲ de [nor] αὐτὸς autos vvv πειράζει peirazei does He tempt οὐδένα oudena [anyone] .
14	But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × 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. × πειράζεται peirazetai is tempted Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3985 BSB/Thayers To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline. × ὑπὸ hypo [when] 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). × τῆς tēs [his] 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. × ἰδίας idias own Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × ἐπιθυμίας epithymias evil desires Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1939 BSB/Thayers Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. × ἐξελκόμενος exelkomenos he is lured away Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1828 BSB/Thayers From ek and helkuo; to drag forth, i.e. to entice. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × δελεαζόμενος deleazomenos enticed . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1185 BSB/Thayers To allure, entice (by a bait). From the base of dolos; to entrap, i.e. delude. δὲ de But ἕκαστος hekastos each one πειράζεται peirazetai is tempted ὑπὸ hypo [when] by τῆς tēs [his] ἰδίας idias own ἐπιθυμίας epithymias evil desires ἐξελκόμενος exelkomenos he is lured away καὶ kai and δελεαζόμενος deleazomenos enticed .
15	Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
	× εἶτα eita Then Grammar Adverb Strongs 1534 BSB/Thayers A particle of succession, then, moreover. × 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. × ἐπιθυμία epithymia [after] desire Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1939 BSB/Thayers Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. × συλλαβοῦσα syllabousa has conceived , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4815 BSB/Thayers From sun and lambano; to clasp, i.e. Seize; specially, to conceive; by implication, to aid. × τίκτει tiktei it gives birth to Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5088 BSB/Thayers A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively. × ἁμαρτίαν hamartian sin ; Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 266 BSB/Thayers From hamartano; a sin. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × 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. × ἁμαρτία hamartia sin , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 266 BSB/Thayers From hamartano; a sin. × ἀποτελεσθεῖσα apotelestheisa when it is full-grown , Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 658 BSB/Thayers To complete, accomplish, form fully, perfect, bring to maturity. From apo and teleo; to complete entirely, i.e. Consummate. × ἀποκύει apokyei gives birth to Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 616 BSB/Thayers From apo and the base of kuma; to breed forth, i.e. to generate. × θάνατον thanaton death . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2288 BSB/Thayers Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. εἶτα eita Then ἡ hē - ἐπιθυμία epithymia [after] desire συλλαβοῦσα syllabousa has conceived , τίκτει tiktei it gives birth to ἁμαρτίαν hamartian sin ; δὲ de and ἡ hē - ἁμαρτία hamartia sin , ἀποτελεσθεῖσα apotelestheisa when it is full-grown , ἀποκύει apokyei gives birth to θάνατον thanaton death .
16	Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
	× Μὴ Mē {Do} 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. × πλανᾶσθε planasthe be deceived , Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4105 BSB/Thayers To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × 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. Μὴ Mē {Do} not πλανᾶσθε planasthe be deceived , μου mou my ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers .
17	Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
	× πᾶσα pasa Every Grammar Adjective - Nominative 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. × ἀγαθὴ agathē vvv Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × δόσις dosis good Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1394 BSB/Thayers A giving, gift, donation. From the base of didomi; a giving; by implication, a gift. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × πᾶν pan - Grammar Adjective - Nominative 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. × τέλειον teleion perfect Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 5046 BSB/Thayers From telos; complete; neuter completeness. × δώρημα dōrēma gift Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 1434 BSB/Thayers A gift, bounty. From doreomai; a bestowment. × ἐστιν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἄνωθέν anōthen from above , Grammar Adverb Strongs 509 BSB/Thayers From ano; from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew. × καταβαῖνον katabainon coming down Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2597 BSB/Thayers To go down, come down, either from the sky or from higher land, descend. From kata and the base of basis; to descend. × ἀπὸ apo from Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × 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. × Πατρὸς Patros Father Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3962 BSB/Thayers Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a |father|. × τῶν tōn - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × φώτων phōtōn of the heavenly lights , Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 5457 BSB/Thayers Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. × παρ’ par’ with Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × ᾧ hō whom Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἔνι eni there is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1762 BSB/Thayers Contraction for the third person singular present indicative of eneimi; impersonally, there is in or among. × οὐκ ouk no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × παραλλαγὴ parallagē change Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3883 BSB/Thayers A change, variation, mutation. From a compound of para and allasso; transmutation, i.e. fickleness: variableness. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × τροπῆς tropēs shifting Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 5157 BSB/Thayers A turning, change, mutation. From an apparently primary trepo to turn; a turn, i.e. Revolution. × ἀποσκίασμα aposkiasma shadow . Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 644 Footnote Or no change or shadow of turning. BSB/Thayers From a compound of apo and a derivative of skia; a shading off, i.e. Obscuration. πᾶσα pasa Every ἀγαθὴ agathē vvv δόσις dosis good καὶ kai and πᾶν pan - τέλειον teleion perfect δώρημα dōrēma gift ἐστιν estin is ἄνωθέν anōthen from above , καταβαῖνον katabainon coming down ἀπὸ apo from τοῦ tou the Πατρὸς Patros Father τῶν tōn - φώτων phōtōn of the heavenly lights , παρ’ par’ with ᾧ hō whom ἔνι eni there is οὐκ ouk no παραλλαγὴ parallagē change ἢ ē or τροπῆς tropēs shifting ἀποσκίασμα aposkiasma shadow .
18	He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.
	× βουληθεὶς boulētheis He chose Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1014 BSB/Thayers To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to |will, | i.e. be willing. × ἀπεκύησεν apekyēsen to give us birth Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 616 BSB/Thayers From apo and the base of kuma; to breed forth, i.e. to generate. × 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. × λόγῳ logō through [the] word 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. × ἀληθείας alētheias of truth , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × εἰς eis that 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. × εἶναι einai would 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. × τινα tina a kind of Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἀπαρχήν aparchēn firstfruits Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 536 BSB/Thayers From a compound of apo and archomai; a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. The first-fruit. × αὐτοῦ autou of 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. × τῶν tōn - Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × κτισμάτων ktismatōn creation . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strongs 2938 Footnote Or of His creatures. BSB/Thayers A created thing, a creature. From ktizo; an original formation, i.e. Product. βουληθεὶς boulētheis He chose ἀπεκύησεν apekyēsen to give us birth ἡμᾶς hēmas . . . λόγῳ logō through [the] word ἀληθείας alētheias of truth , εἰς eis that ἡμᾶς hēmas we τὸ to - εἶναι einai would be τινα tina a kind of ἀπαρχήν aparchēn firstfruits αὐτοῦ autou of His τῶν tōn - κτισμάτων ktismatōn creation .
19	My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
	× μου mou My Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved Grammar Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × 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. × Ἴστε Iste understand this : Grammar Verb - Perfect Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × πᾶς pas Everyone Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine 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. × ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos . . . Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × ἔστω estō should be Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ταχὺς tachys quick Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5036 BSB/Thayers Quick, swift, speedy, ready, prompt. Of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. prompt or ready. × εἰς eis to 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. × ἀκοῦσαι akousai listen , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. × βραδὺς bradys slow Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1021 BSB/Thayers Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull. × εἰς eis to 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. × λαλῆσαι lalēsai speak , Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 2980 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. × βραδὺς bradys [and] slow Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1021 BSB/Thayers Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὀργήν orgēn anger , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3709 BSB/Thayers From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. μου mou My ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers , Ἴστε Iste understand this : δὲ de - πᾶς pas Everyone ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos . . . ἔστω estō should be ταχὺς tachys quick εἰς eis to τὸ to - ἀκοῦσαι akousai listen , βραδὺς bradys slow εἰς eis to τὸ to - λαλῆσαι lalēsai speak , βραδὺς bradys [and] slow εἰς eis to ὀργήν orgēn anger ,
20	for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.
	× γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἀνδρὸς andros man’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × ὀργὴ orgē anger Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3709 BSB/Thayers From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. × οὐκ ouk {does} not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐργάζεται ergazetai bring about Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2038 BSB/Thayers To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. × δικαιοσύνην dikaiosynēn [the] righteousness Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1343 BSB/Thayers From dikaios; equity; specially justification. × Θεοῦ Theou that God [desires] . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. γὰρ gar for ἀνδρὸς andros man’s ὀργὴ orgē anger οὐκ ouk {does} not ἐργάζεται ergazetai bring about δικαιοσύνην dikaiosynēn [the] righteousness Θεοῦ Theou that God [desires] .
21	Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
	× διὸ dio Therefore , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1352 BSB/Thayers Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. × ἀποθέμενοι apothemenoi get rid Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 659 BSB/Thayers To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. From apo and tithemi; to put away. × πᾶσαν pasan of 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. × ῥυπαρίαν rhyparian moral filth Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4507 BSB/Thayers Filth, pollution, defilement. From rhuparos; dirtiness. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × περισσείαν perisseian every expression Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4050 BSB/Thayers Abundance, superfluity. From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance. × κακίας kakias of evil , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2549 BSB/Thayers From kakos; badness, i.e. depravity, or malignity, or trouble. × ἐν en vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × πραΰτητι prautēti [and] humbly Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4240 BSB/Thayers Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility. × δέξασθε dexasthe accept Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1209 BSB/Thayers To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. × 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. × λόγον logon word Grammar Noun - Accusative 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. × ἔμφυτον emphyton planted [in you] , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1721 BSB/Thayers Inborn, ingrown, congenital, natural, rooted, implanted. From en and a derivative of phuo; implanted. × τὸν ton which 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. × δυνάμενον dynamenon can Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1410 BSB/Thayers (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. × σῶσαι sōsai save Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4982 BSB/Thayers To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. × 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. × τὰς tas - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ψυχὰς psychas souls . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. διὸ dio Therefore , ἀποθέμενοι apothemenoi get rid πᾶσαν pasan of all ῥυπαρίαν rhyparian moral filth καὶ kai and περισσείαν perisseian every expression κακίας kakias of evil , ἐν en vvv πραΰτητι prautēti [and] humbly δέξασθε dexasthe accept τὸν ton the λόγον logon word ἔμφυτον emphyton planted [in you] , τὸν ton which δυνάμενον dynamenon can σῶσαι sōsai save ὑμῶν hymōn your τὰς tas - ψυχὰς psychas souls .
22	Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
	× δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Γίνεσθε Ginesthe Be Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural 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. × ποιηταὶ poiētai doers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4163 BSB/Thayers (a) a maker, poet, (b) a doer, carrier out, performer. From poieo; a performer; specially, a |poet|. × λόγου logou of [the] word , Grammar Noun - Genitive 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 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. × ἀκροαταὶ akroatai hearers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 202 BSB/Thayers A hearer of, a listener to. From akroaomai; a hearer. × μόνον monon only . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3440 BSB/Thayers Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. × παραλογιζόμενοι paralogizomenoi [Otherwise,] you are deceiving Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3884 BSB/Thayers To deceive, beguile, reason falsely, mislead. From para and logizomai; to misreckon, i.e. Delude. × ἑαυτούς heautous yourselves . Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. δὲ de - Γίνεσθε Ginesthe Be ποιηταὶ poiētai doers λόγου logou of [the] word , καὶ kai and μὴ mē not ἀκροαταὶ akroatai hearers μόνον monon only . παραλογιζόμενοι paralogizomenoi [Otherwise,] you are deceiving ἑαυτούς heautous yourselves .
23	For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
	× ὅτι hoti For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × εἴ ei - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis anyone 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. × ἐστὶν estin vvv 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. × ἀκροατὴς akroatēs who hears Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 202 BSB/Thayers A hearer of, a listener to. From akroaomai; a hearer. × λόγου logou [the] word Grammar Noun - Genitive 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 but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × οὐ ou vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ποιητής poiētēs does not carry it out Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4163 BSB/Thayers (a) a maker, poet, (b) a doer, carrier out, performer. From poieo; a performer; specially, a |poet|. × οὗτος houtos - Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἔοικεν eoiken is like Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1503 BSB/Thayers To be like, resemble. Apparently a primary verb; to resemble. × ἀνδρὶ andri a man [who] Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × κατανοοῦντι katanoounti looks Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2657 BSB/Thayers To take note of, perceive, consider carefully, discern, detect, make account of. From kata and noieo; to observe fully. × 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. × 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. × αὐτοῦ autou at 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. × γενέσεως geneseōs vvv Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1078 BSB/Thayers Birth, lineage, descent. From the same as genea; nativity; figuratively, nature. × πρόσωπον prosōpon face Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 4383 BSB/Thayers From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. × 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. × ἐσόπτρῳ esoptrō a mirror , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2072 BSB/Thayers A mirror, looking-glass (made of highly polished metal). From eis and a presumed derivative of optanomai; a mirror. ὅτι hoti For εἴ ei - τις tis anyone ἐστὶν estin vvv ἀκροατὴς akroatēs who hears λόγου logou [the] word καὶ kai but οὐ ou vvv ποιητής poiētēs does not carry it out οὗτος houtos - ἔοικεν eoiken is like ἀνδρὶ andri a man [who] κατανοοῦντι katanoounti looks τὸ to - τῆς tēs - αὐτοῦ autou at his γενέσεως geneseōs vvv πρόσωπον prosōpon face ἐν en in ἐσόπτρῳ esoptrō a mirror ,
24	and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
	× γὰρ gar [and] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × κατενόησεν katenoēsen after observing Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2657 BSB/Thayers To take note of, perceive, consider carefully, discern, detect, make account of. From kata and noieo; to observe fully. × ἑαυτὸν heauton himself Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀπελήλυθεν apelēlythen goes away Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 565 BSB/Thayers From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εὐθέως eutheōs immediately Grammar Adverb Strongs 2112 BSB/Thayers Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. × ἐπελάθετο epelatheto forgets Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1950 BSB/Thayers To forget, neglect. Middle voice from epi and lanthano; to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect. × ὁποῖος hopoios vvv Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3697 BSB/Thayers Of what kind or manner, of what sort. From hos and poios; of what kind that, i.e. How great. × ἦν ēn what he [looks] like . Grammar Verb - Imperfect 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. γὰρ gar [and] κατενόησεν katenoēsen after observing ἑαυτὸν heauton himself καὶ kai - ἀπελήλυθεν apelēlythen goes away καὶ kai and εὐθέως eutheōs immediately ἐπελάθετο epelatheto forgets ὁποῖος hopoios vvv ἦν ēn what he [looks] like .
25	But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ὁ ho the [one 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. × παρακύψας parakypsas looks intently Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3879 BSB/Thayers To stoop, peer in, look down, look intently. From para and kupto; to bend beside, i.e. Lean over. × εἰς eis into Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × τέλειον teleion [the] perfect Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5046 BSB/Thayers From telos; complete; neuter completeness. × νόμον nomon law Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. × 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. × 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. × ἐλευθερίας eleutherias of freedom , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1657 BSB/Thayers Freedom, liberty, especially: a state of freedom from slavery. From eleutheros; freedom. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παραμείνας parameinas continues to do so — Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3887 BSB/Thayers To remain by, abide with; met: I persevere in. From para and meno; to stay near, i.e. Remain. × οὐκ ouk not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × γενόμενος genomenos being Grammar Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine 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. × ἐπιλησμονῆς epilēsmonēs a forgetful Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1953 BSB/Thayers Forgetfulness, oblivion. From a derivative of epilanthanomai; negligence. × ἀκροατὴς akroatēs hearer , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 202 BSB/Thayers A hearer of, a listener to. From akroaomai; a hearer. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἔργου ergou an effective Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × ποιητὴς poiētēs doer — Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4163 BSB/Thayers (a) a maker, poet, (b) a doer, carrier out, performer. From poieo; a performer; specially, a |poet|. × οὗτος houtos [he] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἔσται estai will be Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × μακάριος makarios blessed Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3107 BSB/Thayers Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. × 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. × τῇ tē what 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. × αὐτοῦ autou he 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. × ποιήσει poiēsei does . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4162 BSB/Thayers A doing, making, performance. From poieo; action, i.e. Performance. δὲ de But ὁ ho the [one who] παρακύψας parakypsas looks intently εἰς eis into τέλειον teleion [the] perfect νόμον nomon law τὸν ton - τῆς tēs - ἐλευθερίας eleutherias of freedom , καὶ kai and παραμείνας parameinas continues to do so — οὐκ ouk not γενόμενος genomenos being ἐπιλησμονῆς epilēsmonēs a forgetful ἀκροατὴς akroatēs hearer , ἀλλὰ alla but ἔργου ergou an effective ποιητὴς poiētēs doer — οὗτος houtos [he] ἔσται estai will be μακάριος makarios blessed ἐν en in τῇ tē what αὐτοῦ autou he ποιήσει poiēsei does .
26	If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
	× Εἴ Ei If Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis anyone 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. × δοκεῖ dokei considers himself Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1380 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. × εἶναι einai . . . 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. × θρησκὸς thrēskos religious Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2357 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of throeo; ceremonious in worship, i.e. Pious. × 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. × χαλιναγωγῶν chalinagōgōn [and yet] does not bridle Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5468 BSB/Thayers To bridle, curb, restrain, sway. From a compound of chalinos and the reduplicated form of ago; to be a bit-leader, i.e. To curb. × 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. × γλῶσσαν glōssan tongue , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1100 BSB/Thayers The tongue; by implication, a language. × ἀλλὰ alla - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἀπατῶν apatōn he deceives Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 538 BSB/Thayers To deceive, cheat, lead into error. Of uncertain derivation; to cheat, i.e. Delude. × 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. × καρδίαν kardian heart Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2588 BSB/Thayers Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. × τούτου toutou [and his] Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 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. × θρησκεία thrēskeia religion Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2356 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of threskos; ceremonial observance. × μάταιος mataios [is] worthless . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3152 BSB/Thayers Vain, unreal, ineffectual, unproductive; practically: godless. From the base of maten; empty, i.e. profitless, or, an idol. Εἴ Ei If τις tis anyone δοκεῖ dokei considers himself εἶναι einai . . . θρησκὸς thrēskos religious μὴ mē vvv χαλιναγωγῶν chalinagōgōn [and yet] does not bridle αὐτοῦ* autou his γλῶσσαν glōssan tongue , ἀλλὰ alla - ἀπατῶν apatōn he deceives αὐτοῦ* autou his καρδίαν kardian heart τούτου toutou [and his] ἡ hē - θρησκεία thrēskeia religion μάταιος mataios [is] worthless .
27	Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
	× καθαρὰ kathara Pure Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2513 BSB/Thayers Clean. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀμίαντος amiantos undefiled Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 283 BSB/Thayers Undefiled, untainted, free from contamination. Unsoiled, i.e. pure. × θρησκεία thrēskeia religion Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2356 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of threskos; ceremonial observance. × παρὰ para before Grammar Preposition Strongs 3844 BSB/Thayers Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. × τῷ tō [our] 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 God Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Πατρὶ Patri Father Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3962 BSB/Thayers Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a |father|. × ἐστίν 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. × αὕτη hautē this : Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐπισκέπτεσθαι episkeptesthai to care for Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 1980 BSB/Thayers To look upon, visit, look out, select. × ὀρφανοὺς orphanous orphans Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3737 BSB/Thayers Bereaved, an orphan, fatherless, desolate. Of uncertain affinity; bereaved, i.e. Parentless. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × χήρας chēras widows Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 5503 BSB/Thayers Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × 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. × 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. × θλίψει thlipsei distress , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2347 BSB/Thayers Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. × τηρεῖν tērein [and] to keep Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 5083 BSB/Thayers From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. × ἑαυτὸν heauton oneself Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. × ἄσπιλον aspilon from being polluted Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 784 BSB/Thayers Unstained, undefiled, spotless, pure. Unblemished. × ἀπὸ apo by Grammar Preposition Strongs 575 BSB/Thayers From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses. × 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. × κόσμου kosmou world . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2889 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally). καθαρὰ kathara Pure καὶ kai and ἀμίαντος amiantos undefiled θρησκεία thrēskeia religion παρὰ para before τῷ tō [our] Θεῷ Theō God καὶ kai and Πατρὶ Patri Father ἐστίν estin is αὕτη hautē this : ἐπισκέπτεσθαι episkeptesthai to care for ὀρφανοὺς orphanous orphans καὶ kai and χήρας chēras widows ἐν en in αὐτῶν autōn their τῇ tē - θλίψει thlipsei distress , τηρεῖν tērein [and] to keep ἑαυτὸν heauton oneself ἄσπιλον aspilon from being polluted ἀπὸ apo by τοῦ tou the κόσμου kosmou world .