1	Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
	× Παῦλος Paulos Paul , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3972 Cross Reference (Philippians 1:1–2; Colossians 1:1–2) BSB/Thayers Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. × δέσμιος desmios a prisoner Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1198 BSB/Thayers One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive. × 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. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Τιμόθεος Timotheos Timothy Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5095 BSB/Thayers Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. × ὁ ho [our] 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. × Φιλήμονι Philēmoni To Philemon Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5371 BSB/Thayers Philemon, a Christian man of Colossae. From phileo; friendly; Philemon, a Christian. × 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. × 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. × ἀγαπητῷ agapētō beloved Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × συνεργῷ synergō fellow worker , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4904 BSB/Thayers A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. Παῦλος Paulos Paul , δέσμιος desmios a prisoner Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus , καὶ kai and Τιμόθεος Timotheos Timothy ὁ ho [our] ἀδελφὸς adelphos brother , Φιλήμονι Philēmoni To Philemon ἡμῶν hēmōn our τῷ tō - ἀγαπητῷ agapētō beloved καὶ kai - συνεργῷ synergō fellow worker ,
2	to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:
	× καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Ἀπφίᾳ Apphia to Apphia Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 682 BSB/Thayers Probably of foreign origin; Apphia, a woman of Collosae. × τῇ tē our 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. × ἀδελφῇ adelphē sister , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 79 BSB/Thayers A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Ἀρχίππῳ Archippō to Archippus Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 751 BSB/Thayers Archippus, a Christian of Colossae. From arche and hippos; horse-ruler; Archippus, a Christian. × 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. × 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. × συστρατιώτῃ systratiōtē fellow soldier , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4961 BSB/Thayers A fellow soldier (in the Christian faith). From sun and stratiotes; a co-campaigner, i.e. an associate in Christian toil. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τῇ tē to 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. × ἐκκλησίᾳ ekklēsia church Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1577 BSB/Thayers From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. × κατ’ kat’ [that meets] at Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 Footnote You and Your are singular throughout this letter, except in verses 3, 22, and 25. BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × οἶκόν oikon house : Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. καὶ kai - Ἀπφίᾳ Apphia to Apphia τῇ tē our ἀδελφῇ adelphē sister , καὶ kai - Ἀρχίππῳ Archippō to Archippus ἡμῶν hēmōn our τῷ tō - συστρατιώτῃ systratiōtē fellow soldier , καὶ kai and τῇ tē to the ἐκκλησίᾳ ekklēsia church κατ’ kat’ [that meets] at σου sou your οἶκόν oikon house :
3	Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
	× Χάρις Charis Grace Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἰρήνη eirēnē peace Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1515 BSB/Thayers Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. × 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. × ἀπὸ apo from 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. × 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. × Πατρὸς Patros Father Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3962 BSB/Thayers Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a |father|. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × Κυρίου Kyriou [the] Lord Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × 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. Χάρις Charis Grace καὶ kai and εἰρήνη eirēnē peace ὑμῖν hymin to you ἀπὸ apo from Θεοῦ Theou God ἡμῶν hēmōn our Πατρὸς Patros Father καὶ kai and Κυρίου Kyriou [the] Lord Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ .
4	I always thank my God, remembering you in my prayers,
	× Εὐχαριστῶ Eucharistō I always thank Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2168 BSB/Thayers From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. × πάντοτε pantote . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3842 BSB/Thayers Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. × 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. × 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 God , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ποιούμενος poioumenos remembering Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × μνείαν mneian . . . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3417 BSB/Thayers Remembrance, recollection, mention; commemoration. From mnaomai or mimnesko; recollection; by implication, recital. × σου sou you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐπὶ epi in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × 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. × τῶν tōn - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × προσευχῶν proseuchōn prayers , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 4335 BSB/Thayers From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. Εὐχαριστῶ Eucharistō I always thank πάντοτε pantote . . . μου mou my τῷ tō - Θεῷ Theō God , ποιούμενος poioumenos remembering μνείαν mneian . . . σου sou you ἐπὶ epi in μου mou my τῶν tōn - προσευχῶν proseuchōn prayers ,
5	because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
	× ἀκούων akouōn because I hear about Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 191 BSB/Thayers To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. × ἣν hēn - Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἔχεις echeis your Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × 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. × πίστιν pistin faith Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × πρὸς pros in Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × τὸν ton the Grammar Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Κύριον Kyrion Lord Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular 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. × ἀγάπην agapēn love Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × πάντας pantas all 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. × 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. ἀκούων akouōn because I hear about ἣν hēn - ἔχεις echeis your τὴν tēn - πίστιν pistin faith πρὸς pros in τὸν ton the Κύριον Kyrion Lord Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus καὶ kai and σου sou your τὴν tēn - ἀγάπην agapēn love καὶ kai - εἰς eis for πάντας pantas all τοὺς tous the ἁγίους hagious saints .
6	I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
	× ὅπως hopōs [I pray] that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3704 BSB/Thayers From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual). × 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. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × κοινωνία koinōnia partnership Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2842 BSB/Thayers From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. × τῆς tēs in 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. × πίστεώς pisteōs faith Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × γένηται genētai may become Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1096 BSB/Thayers A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. × ἐνεργὴς energēs effective Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1756 BSB/Thayers Effective, productive of due result, at work. From en and ergon; active, operative. × ἐν en as 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. × ἐπιγνώσει epignōsei you fully acknowledge Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1922 BSB/Thayers From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. × παντὸς pantos every Grammar Adjective - Genitive 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. × ἀγαθοῦ agathou good [thing] Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × τοῦ tou that [is] 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. × 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. × ἡμῖν hēmin ours Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × εἰς eis in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × Χριστόν Christon Christ . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. ὅπως hopōs [I pray] that ἡ hē - σου sou your κοινωνία koinōnia partnership τῆς tēs in the πίστεώς pisteōs faith γένηται genētai may become ἐνεργὴς energēs effective ἐν en as ἐπιγνώσει epignōsei you fully acknowledge παντὸς pantos every ἀγαθοῦ agathou good [thing] τοῦ tou that [is] ἐν en vvv ἡμῖν hēmin ours εἰς eis in Χριστόν Christon Christ .
7	I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἔσχον eschon I take Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × πολλὴν pollēn great Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παράκλησιν paraklēsin encouragement Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3874 BSB/Thayers From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. × ἐπὶ epi in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγάπῃ agapē love , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × ὅτι hoti because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × σοῦ sou you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἀδελφέ adelphe brother , Grammar Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἀναπέπαυται anapepautai have refreshed Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 373 BSB/Thayers From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. × διὰ dia - Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σπλάγχνα splanchna hearts Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 4698 BSB/Thayers Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. × 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. γὰρ gar - ἔσχον eschon I take πολλὴν pollēn great χαρὰν charan joy καὶ kai and παράκλησιν paraklēsin encouragement ἐπὶ epi in σου sou your τῇ tē - ἀγάπῃ agapē love , ὅτι hoti because σοῦ sou you , ἀδελφέ adelphe brother , ἀναπέπαυται anapepautai have refreshed διὰ dia - τὰ ta the σπλάγχνα splanchna hearts τῶν tōn of the ἁγίων hagiōn saints .
8	So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
	× Διό Dio So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1352 BSB/Thayers Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. × ἐν en {although} in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Χριστῷ Christō Christ Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × ἔχων echōn I am Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × παρρησίαν parrēsian bold Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3954 BSB/Thayers From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance. × πολλὴν pollēn enough Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × ἐπιτάσσειν epitassein to order Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2004 BSB/Thayers To give order, command, charge. From epi and tasso; to arrange upon, i.e. Order. × σοι soi you [to do] Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τὸ to what [is] 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. × ἀνῆκον anēkon proper , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 433 BSB/Thayers Is due, becoming, suitable, proper. From ana and heko; to attain to, i.e. be proper. Διό Dio So ἐν en {although} in Χριστῷ Christō Christ ἔχων echōn I am παρρησίαν parrēsian bold πολλὴν pollēn enough ἐπιτάσσειν epitassein to order σοι soi you [to do] τὸ to what [is] ἀνῆκον anēkon proper ,
9	I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
	× μᾶλλον mallon vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × παρακαλῶ parakalō I prefer to appeal Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × διὰ dia on the basis of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τὴν tēn - Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγάπην agapēn love . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × ὡς hōs [For] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × τοιοῦτος toioutos I , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5108 BSB/Thayers (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). × Παῦλος Paulos Paul , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3972 BSB/Thayers Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. × ὢν ōn am Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × νυνὶ nyni now Grammar Adverb Strongs 3570 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. × πρεσβύτης presbytēs aged , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4246 BSB/Thayers An old man, an ambassador. From the same as presbuteros; an old man. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × δέσμιος desmios a prisoner Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1198 BSB/Thayers One bound, a prisoner. From desmon; a captive. × 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. × 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. × καὶ kai as well . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. μᾶλλον mallon vvv παρακαλῶ parakalō I prefer to appeal διὰ dia on the basis of τὴν tēn - ἀγάπην agapēn love . ὡς hōs [For] τοιοῦτος toioutos I , Παῦλος Paulos Paul , ὢν ōn am νυνὶ nyni now πρεσβύτης presbytēs aged , δὲ de and δέσμιος desmios a prisoner Χριστοῦ Christou of Christ Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus καὶ kai as well .
10	I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.
	× Παρακαλῶ Parakalō I appeal Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × σε se to you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × περὶ peri for 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. × ἐμοῦ emou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × 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. × τέκνου teknou child Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × Ὀνήσιμον Onēsimon Onesimus , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3682 Footnote Onesimus means useful (see verse 11) or beneficial (see verse 20). BSB/Thayers From oninemi; profitable; Onesimus, a Christian. × ὃν hon whose Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐγέννησα egennēsa father I became Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1080 BSB/Thayers From a variation of genos; to procreate; figuratively, to regenerate. × ἐν en [while I was] 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. × τοῖς tois - 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. × δεσμοῖς desmois chains . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 1199 BSB/Thayers Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. Παρακαλῶ Parakalō I appeal σε se to you περὶ peri for ἐμοῦ emou my τοῦ tou - τέκνου teknou child Ὀνήσιμον Onēsimon Onesimus , ὃν hon whose ἐγέννησα egennēsa father I became ἐν en [while I was] in τοῖς tois - δεσμοῖς desmois chains .
11	Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
	× ποτέ pote Formerly Grammar Particle Strongs 4218 BSB/Thayers At one time or other, at some time, formerly. From the base of pou and te; indefinite adverb, at some time, ever. × τόν 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. × ἄχρηστον achrēston [he was] useless Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 890 BSB/Thayers Unprofitable, useless, detrimental. Inefficient, i.e. detrimental. × σοι soi to you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × νυνὶ nyni now Grammar Adverb Strongs 3570 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now. × εὔχρηστον euchrēston [he has become] useful Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2173 BSB/Thayers Useful, serviceable, very profitable. From eu and chrestos; easily used, i.e. Useful. × καὶ kai both Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × σοὶ soi to you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular 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. × ἐμοὶ emoi to me . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. ποτέ pote Formerly τόν ton - ἄχρηστον achrēston [he was] useless σοι soi to you , δὲ de but νυνὶ nyni now εὔχρηστον euchrēston [he has become] useful καὶ kai both σοὶ soi to you καὶ kai and ἐμοὶ emoi to me .
12	I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
	× ὃν hon vvv Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἀνέπεμψά anepempsa I am sending back Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 375 BSB/Thayers To send up (to a higher tribunal), send back. From ana and pempo; to send up or back. × σοι soi to you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × 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. × τοῦτ’ tout’ who Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἔστιν 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. × ἐμὰ ema my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Neuter 1st Person Plural Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × τὰ ta - 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. × σπλάγχνα splanchna very heart . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4698 BSB/Thayers Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. ὃν hon vvv ἀνέπεμψά anepempsa I am sending back σοι soi to you αὐτόν auton him τοῦτ’ tout’ who ἔστιν estin is ἐμὰ ema my τὰ ta - σπλάγχνα splanchna very heart .
13	I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
	× ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἐβουλόμην eboulomēn would have liked Grammar Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1014 BSB/Thayers To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to |will, | i.e. be willing. × κατέχειν katechein to keep Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 2722 BSB/Thayers From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications. × ὃν hon [him] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × πρὸς pros with Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × ἐμαυτὸν emauton me , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 1st Person Singular Strongs 1683 BSB/Thayers Genitive case compound of emou and autos; of myself so likewise the dative case emautoi em-ow-to', and accusative case emauton em-ow-ton'. × 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. × ὑπὲρ hyper vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × σοῦ sou on your behalf Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × διακονῇ diakonē he could minister to Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1247 BSB/Thayers From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon. × μοι moi me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × 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. × τοῖς tois [my] 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. × δεσμοῖς desmois chains Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 1199 BSB/Thayers Or desmos des-mos' neuter and masculine respectively from deo; a band, i.e. Ligament or shackle; figuratively, an impediment or disability. × τοῦ tou for the Grammar Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × εὐαγγελίου euangeliou gospel . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2098 BSB/Thayers From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel. ἐγὼ egō I ἐβουλόμην eboulomēn would have liked κατέχειν katechein to keep ὃν hon [him] πρὸς pros with ἐμαυτὸν emauton me , ἵνα hina so that ὑπὲρ hyper vvv σοῦ sou on your behalf διακονῇ diakonē he could minister to μοι moi me ἐν en in τοῖς tois [my] δεσμοῖς desmois chains τοῦ tou for the εὐαγγελίου euangeliou gospel .
14	But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.
	× δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἠθέλησα ēthelēsa I did [not] want Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × ποιῆσαι poiēsai to do Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × οὐδὲν ouden [anything] Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × Χωρὶς Chōris without Grammar Preposition Strongs 5565 BSB/Thayers Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from. × σῆς sēs your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4674 BSB/Thayers Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine. × 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. × γνώμης gnōmēs consent , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1106 BSB/Thayers Opinion, counsel, judgment, intention, decree. From ginosko; cognition, i.e. opinion, or resolve. × 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. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular 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. × ἀγαθόν agathon goodness Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × ᾖ ē will not be Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive 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. × μὴ mē . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × ὡς hōs vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × κατὰ kata out of Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἀνάγκην anankēn compulsion , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × κατὰ kata by Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἑκούσιον hekousion your own free will . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 1595 BSB/Thayers Willing, with right good will, voluntary, spontaneous. Neuter of a derivative from hekon; voluntariness. δὲ de But ἠθέλησα ēthelēsa I did [not] want ποιῆσαι poiēsai to do οὐδὲν ouden [anything] Χωρὶς Chōris without σῆς sēs your τῆς tēs - γνώμης gnōmēs consent , ἵνα hina so that σου sou your τὸ to - ἀγαθόν agathon goodness ᾖ ē will not be μὴ mē . . . ὡς hōs vvv κατὰ kata out of ἀνάγκην anankēn compulsion , ἀλλὰ alla but κατὰ kata by ἑκούσιον hekousion your own free will .
15	For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τάχα tacha perhaps Grammar Adverb Strongs 5029 BSB/Thayers Quickly, presently, perhaps. As if neuter plural of tachus; shortly, i.e. possibly. × διὰ dia this is why Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × τοῦτο touto . . . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐχωρίσθη echōristhē he was separated [from you] Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5563 BSB/Thayers From chora; to place room between, i.e. Part; reflexively, to go away. × πρὸς pros for Grammar Preposition Strongs 4314 BSB/Thayers To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. × ὥραν hōran a while , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5610 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; an |hour|. × 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. × ἀπέχῃς apechēs you might have him back Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 568 BSB/Thayers To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant. × αὐτὸν auton . . . 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. × αἰώνιον aiōnion for good — Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 166 BSB/Thayers From aion; perpetual. γὰρ gar For τάχα tacha perhaps διὰ dia this is why τοῦτο touto . . . ἐχωρίσθη echōristhē he was separated [from you] πρὸς pros for ὥραν hōran a while , ἵνα hina so that ἀπέχῃς apechēs you might have him back αὐτὸν auton . . . αἰώνιον aiōnion for good —
16	no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
	× οὐκέτι ouketi no longer Grammar Adverb Strongs 3765 BSB/Thayers No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × δοῦλον doulon a slave , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1401 BSB/Thayers (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ὑπὲρ hyper better than Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × δοῦλον doulon a slave , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1401 BSB/Thayers (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. × ἀγαπητόν agapēton [as] a beloved Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 27 BSB/Thayers From agapao; beloved. × ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × μάλιστα malista [He is] especially [ beloved ] Grammar Adverb Strongs 3122 BSB/Thayers Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly. × ἐμοί emoi to me , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × πόσῳ posō even more so Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 4214 BSB/Thayers How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many). × μᾶλλον mallon . . . Grammar Adverb Strongs 3123 BSB/Thayers More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. × σοὶ soi to you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × καὶ kai both Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × σαρκὶ sarki person Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. οὐκέτι ouketi no longer ὡς hōs as δοῦλον doulon a slave , ἀλλὰ alla but ὑπὲρ hyper better than δοῦλον doulon a slave , ἀγαπητόν agapēton [as] a beloved ἀδελφὸν adelphon brother . μάλιστα malista [He is] especially [ beloved ] ἐμοί emoi to me , δὲ de but πόσῳ posō even more so μᾶλλον mallon . . . σοὶ soi to you , καὶ kai both ἐν en in σαρκὶ sarki person καὶ kai and ἐν en in Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord .
17	So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
	× οὖν oun So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × Εἰ Ei if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × ἔχεις echeis you consider Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2192 BSB/Thayers To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. × με me me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × κοινωνόν koinōnon a partner , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2844 BSB/Thayers A sharer, partner, companion. From koinos; a sharer, i.e. Associate. × προσλαβοῦ proslabou receive Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4355 BSB/Thayers (a) I take to myself, (b) I take aside, (c) I welcome. From pros and lambano; to take to oneself, i.e. Use, lead, admit. × αὐτὸν 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. × ὡς hōs as [you would receive] Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἐμέ eme me . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. οὖν oun So Εἰ Ei if ἔχεις echeis you consider με me me κοινωνόν koinōnon a partner , προσλαβοῦ proslabou receive αὐτὸν auton him ὡς hōs as [you would receive] ἐμέ eme me .
18	But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.
	× δέ de But 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. × ἠδίκησέν ēdikēsen he has wronged Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 91 BSB/Thayers To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. × σε se you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τι ti in any way 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. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ὀφείλει opheilei owes [you anything] , Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3784 BSB/Thayers Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. × τοῦτο touto vvv Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἐμοὶ emoi vvv 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. × ἐλλόγα elloga charge it to my account . Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1677 BSB/Thayers To charge to, put to one's account, impute. From en and logos; to reckon in, i.e. Attribute. δέ de But εἰ ei if ἠδίκησέν ēdikēsen he has wronged σε se you τι ti in any way ἢ ē or ὀφείλει opheilei owes [you anything] , τοῦτο touto vvv ἐμοὶ emoi vvv ἐλλόγα elloga charge it to my account .
19	I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
	× ἐγὼ egō I , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × Παῦλος Paulos Paul , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3972 BSB/Thayers Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. × ἔγραψα egrapsa write [this] Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × τῇ tē with 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. × ἐμῇ emē my own Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 1st Person Singular Strongs 1699 BSB/Thayers My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. × χειρί cheiri hand . Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5495 BSB/Thayers A hand. × ἐγὼ egō I Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἀποτίσω apotisō will repay [it] — Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 661 BSB/Thayers To repay, pay what is due (by way of punishment or fine), make good. From apo and tino; to pay in full. × 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. × 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. × λέγω legō mention Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. × σοι soi - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × προσοφείλεις prosopheileis you owe Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4359 BSB/Thayers To owe besides (in addition). From pros and opheilo; to be indebted additionally. × μοι moi me Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × καὶ kai vvv Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × σεαυτόν seauton your very self . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4572 BSB/Thayers Of yourself. ἐγὼ egō I , Παῦλος Paulos Paul , ἔγραψα egrapsa write [this] τῇ tē with ἐμῇ emē my own χειρί cheiri hand . ἐγὼ egō I ἀποτίσω apotisō will repay [it] — μὴ mē not ἵνα hina to λέγω legō mention σοι soi - ὅτι hoti that προσοφείλεις prosopheileis you owe μοι moi me καὶ kai vvv σεαυτόν seauton your very self .
20	Yes, brother, let me have some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.
	× Ναί Nai Yes , Grammar Particle Strongs 3483 BSB/Thayers Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. × ἀδελφέ adelphe brother , Grammar Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular Strongs 80 BSB/Thayers A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. × ἐγώ egō vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὀναίμην onaimēn let me have some benefit Grammar Verb - Aorist Optative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3685 Footnote Greek onaimēn, a play on the name Onesimus BSB/Thayers To profit, benefit, help; mid: I have profit, derive benefit. × σου sou from you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular 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. × Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2962 BSB/Thayers Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. × ἀνάπαυσόν anapauson Refresh Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 373 BSB/Thayers From ana and pauo; to repose (be exempt), remain); by implication, to refresh. × 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. × τὰ ta - 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. × σπλάγχνα splanchna heart Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4698 BSB/Thayers Probably strengthened from splen; an intestine; figuratively, pity or sympathy. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Χριστῷ Christō Christ . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Ναί Nai Yes , ἀδελφέ adelphe brother , ἐγώ egō vvv ὀναίμην onaimēn let me have some benefit σου sou from you ἐν en in Κυρίῳ Kyriō [the] Lord . ἀνάπαυσόν anapauson Refresh μου mou my τὰ ta - σπλάγχνα splanchna heart ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ .
21	Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
	× Πεποιθὼς Pepoithōs Confident of Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3982 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. × σου sou your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὑπακοῇ hypakoē obedience , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5218 BSB/Thayers Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. × ἔγραψά egrapsa I write Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1125 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe. × σοι soi to you , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × εἰδὼς eidōs knowing Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ποιήσεις poiēseis you will do Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4160 BSB/Thayers (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. × καὶ kai even Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ὑπὲρ hyper more Grammar Preposition Strongs 5228 BSB/Thayers Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. × ἃ ha than Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × λέγω legō I ask . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 3004 BSB/Thayers (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Πεποιθὼς Pepoithōs Confident of σου sou your τῇ tē - ὑπακοῇ hypakoē obedience , ἔγραψά egrapsa I write σοι soi to you , εἰδὼς eidōs knowing ὅτι hoti that ποιήσεις poiēseis you will do καὶ kai even ὑπὲρ hyper more ἃ ha than λέγω legō I ask .
22	In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
	× δὲ de In the meantime Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × Ἅμα Hama . . . , Grammar Adverb Strongs 260 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; properly, at the |same| time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association. × ἑτοίμαζέ hetoimaze prepare Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2090 BSB/Thayers To make ready, prepare. From hetoimos; to prepare. × ξενίαν xenian a guest room Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3578 BSB/Thayers Lodging, hospitality. From xenos; hospitality, i.e. a place of entertainment. × μοι 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. × καὶ kai - , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × γὰρ gar because Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐλπίζω elpizō I hope Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1679 BSB/Thayers To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. × ὅτι hoti that Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × διὰ dia through Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ὑμῶν hymōn your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τῶν tōn - Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × προσευχῶν proseuchōn prayers Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strongs 4335 BSB/Thayers From proseuchomai; prayer; by implication, an oratory. × χαρισθήσομαι charisthēsomai I will be restored Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 5483 BSB/Thayers (a) To show favor to, (b) To pardon, forgive, (c) To show kindness. × 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. δὲ de In the meantime Ἅμα Hama . . . , ἑτοίμαζέ hetoimaze prepare ξενίαν xenian a guest room μοι moi for me καὶ kai - , γὰρ gar because ἐλπίζω elpizō I hope ὅτι hoti that διὰ dia through ὑμῶν hymōn your τῶν tōn - προσευχῶν proseuchōn prayers χαρισθήσομαι charisthēsomai I will be restored ὑμῖν hymin to you .
23	Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,
	× Ἐπαφρᾶς Epaphras Epaphras , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1889 BSB/Thayers Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian. × μου mou my Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × συναιχμάλωτός synaichmalōtos fellow prisoner Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4869 BSB/Thayers A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × Χριστῷ Christō Christ Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5547 BSB/Thayers Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2424 BSB/Thayers Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. × Ἀσπάζεταί Aspazetai sends you greetings Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 782 BSB/Thayers To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. × σε se . . . , Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Ἐπαφρᾶς Epaphras Epaphras , μου mou my ὁ ho - συναιχμάλωτός synaichmalōtos fellow prisoner ἐν en in Χριστῷ Christō Christ Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus , Ἀσπάζεταί Aspazetai sends you greetings σε se . . . ,
24	as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
	× Μᾶρκος Markos [as do] Mark , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3138 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian. × Ἀρίσταρχος Aristarchos Aristarchus , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 708 BSB/Thayers From the same as ariston and archo; best ruling; Aristarchus, a Macedonian. × Δημᾶς Dēmas Demas , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1214 BSB/Thayers Demas, a helper of Paul in Rome. Probably for Demetrios; Demas, a Christian. × Λουκᾶς Loukas [and] Luke , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3065 BSB/Thayers Lucas, Luke, Christian physician and writer of the Third Gospel and Acts. Contracted from Latin Lucanus; Lucas, a Christian. × 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. × οἱ hoi - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × συνεργοί synergoi fellow workers . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4904 BSB/Thayers A fellow worker, associate, helper. From a presumed compound of sun and the base of ergon; a co-laborer, i.e. Coadjutor. Μᾶρκος Markos [as do] Mark , Ἀρίσταρχος Aristarchos Aristarchus , Δημᾶς Dēmas Demas , Λουκᾶς Loukas [and] Luke , μου mou my οἱ hoi - συνεργοί synergoi fellow workers .
25	The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
	× Ἡ Hē The Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × χάρις charis grace Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5485 BSB/Thayers From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. × τοῦ tou of 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. × 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. × μετὰ meta [be] with Grammar Preposition Strongs 3326 BSB/Thayers (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. × 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. × 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. × πνεύματος pneumatos spirit . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4151 Footnote BYZ and TR include Amen. BSB/Thayers Wind, breath, spirit. Ἡ Hē The χάρις charis grace τοῦ tou of the Κυρίου Kyriou Lord Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ μετὰ meta [be] with ὑμῶν hymōn your τοῦ tou - πνεύματος pneumatos spirit .