1	Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
	× Πᾶσα Pasa Everyone Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3956 Cross Reference (1 Peter 2:13–20) BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ψυχὴ psychē . . . Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5590 BSB/Thayers From psucho; breath, i.e. spirit, abstractly or concretely. × ὑποτασσέσθω hypotassesthō must submit himself Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5293 BSB/Thayers From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. × ἐξουσίαις exousiais to the governing authorities Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ὑπερεχούσαις hyperechousais . . . , Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 5242 BSB/Thayers To excel, surpass, be superior. From huper and echo; to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel; participle superior, superiority. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἔστιν estin there is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × οὐ ou no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐξουσία exousia authority Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × εἰ ei except Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × 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. × ὑπὸ hypo [that which is from] 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). × Θεοῦ Theou God . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × αἱ hai [The authorities] that Grammar Article - Nominative 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. × οὖσαι ousai exist Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine 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. × εἰσίν eisin . . . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × τεταγμέναι tetagmenai have been appointed Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 5021 BSB/Thayers A prolonged form of a primary verb; to arrange in an orderly manner, i.e. Assign or dispose. × ὑπὸ hypo by Grammar Preposition Strongs 5259 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). × Θεοῦ Theou God . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Πᾶσα Pasa Everyone ψυχὴ psychē . . . ὑποτασσέσθω hypotassesthō must submit himself ἐξουσίαις exousiais to the governing authorities ὑπερεχούσαις hyperechousais . . . , γὰρ gar for ἔστιν estin there is οὐ ou no ἐξουσία exousia authority εἰ ei except μὴ mē . . . ὑπὸ hypo [that which is from] Θεοῦ Theou God . δὲ de - αἱ hai [The authorities] that οὖσαι ousai exist εἰσίν eisin . . . τεταγμέναι tetagmenai have been appointed ὑπὸ hypo by Θεοῦ Theou God .
2	Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
	× ὥστε hōste Consequently , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 5620 BSB/Thayers So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. × ὁ ho whoever Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀντιτασσόμενος antitassomenos resists Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 498 BSB/Thayers From anti and the middle voice of tasso; to range oneself against, i.e. Oppose. × 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. × ἐξουσίᾳ exousia authority Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ἀνθέστηκεν anthestēken is opposing Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 436 BSB/Thayers To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. × 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. × τοῦ tou - Grammar Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεοῦ Theou God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × διαταγῇ diatagē has set in place , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1296 BSB/Thayers Ordaining, ordinance, disposition. From diatasso; arrangement, i.e. Institution. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × οἱ hoi those who 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. × ἀνθεστηκότες anthestēkotes [do so] Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 436 BSB/Thayers To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. × λήμψονται lēmpsontai will bring Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 2983 BSB/Thayers (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. × κρίμα krima judgment Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2917 BSB/Thayers From krino; a decision (|crime|). × ἑαυτοῖς heautois on themselves . Grammar Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 1438 BSB/Thayers Himself, herself, itself. ὥστε hōste Consequently , ὁ ho whoever ἀντιτασσόμενος antitassomenos resists τῇ tē - ἐξουσίᾳ exousia authority ἀνθέστηκεν anthestēken is opposing τῇ tē what τοῦ tou - Θεοῦ Theou God διαταγῇ diatagē has set in place , δὲ de and οἱ hoi those who ἀνθεστηκότες anthestēkotes [do so] λήμψονται lēmpsontai will bring κρίμα krima judgment ἑαυτοῖς heautois on themselves .
3	For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × ἄρχοντες archontes rulers Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 758 BSB/Thayers Present participle of archo; a first. × εἰσὶν eisin are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × 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. × φόβος phobos a terror Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5401 BSB/Thayers (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. × 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. × ἀγαθῷ agathō to good Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × ἔργῳ ergō conduct , Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × 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. × κακῷ kakō to bad . Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × θέλεις theleis Do you want Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2309 BSB/Thayers To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. × 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. × φοβεῖσθαι phobeisthai to be unafraid Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strongs 5399 BSB/Thayers From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. × τὴν tēn of the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἐξουσίαν exousian one in authority ? Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1849 BSB/Thayers From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. × ποίει poiei [Then] do Grammar Verb - Present Imperative 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. × 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. × ἀγαθὸν agathon right , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἕξεις hexeis you will have Grammar Verb - Future 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. × ἐξ ex vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × αὐτῆς autēs his Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἔπαινον epainon approval . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1868 BSB/Thayers Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing. γὰρ gar For οἱ hoi - ἄρχοντες archontes rulers εἰσὶν eisin are οὐκ ouk not φόβος phobos a terror τῷ tō - ἀγαθῷ agathō to good ἔργῳ ergō conduct , ἀλλὰ alla but τῷ tō - κακῷ kakō to bad . δὲ de - θέλεις theleis Do you want μὴ mē vvv φοβεῖσθαι phobeisthai to be unafraid τὴν tēn of the ἐξουσίαν exousian one in authority ? ποίει poiei [Then] do τὸ to what [is] ἀγαθὸν agathon right , καὶ kai and ἕξεις hexeis you will have ἐξ ex vvv αὐτῆς autēs his ἔπαινον epainon approval .
4	For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐστιν estin he 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. × Θεοῦ Theou God’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × διάκονός diakonos servant Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × σοὶ soi your Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × τὸ to - Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἀγαθόν agathon good . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × δὲ de But Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐὰν ean if Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1437 BSB/Thayers If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. × ποιῇς poiēs you do Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive 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. × 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. × κακὸν kakon wrong , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × φοβοῦ phobou be afraid , Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 5399 BSB/Thayers From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × 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. × φορεῖ phorei he does not carry Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5409 BSB/Thayers To carry, wear, bear constantly. From phoros; to have a burden, i.e. to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment. × τὴν tēn the Grammar Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μάχαιραν machairan sword Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3162 BSB/Thayers A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. × εἰκῇ eikē in vain . Grammar Adverb Strongs 1500 BSB/Thayers Without a cause, purpose; purposelessly, in vain, for nothing. Probably from eiko; idly, i.e. Without reason. × γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἐστιν estin He 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. × Θεοῦ Theou God’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × διάκονός diakonos servant , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1249 BSB/Thayers Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor. × ἔκδικος ekdikos an agent Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1558 BSB/Thayers From ek and dike; carrying justice out, i.e. A punisher. × εἰς eis of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ὀργὴν orgēn retribution Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3709 BSB/Thayers From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. × τῷ tō to the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × τὸ to vvv 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. × πράσσοντι prassonti vvv Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 4238 BSB/Thayers To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. × κακὸν kakon wrongdoer . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. γὰρ gar For ἐστιν estin he is Θεοῦ Theou God’s διάκονός diakonos servant εἰς eis for σοὶ soi your τὸ to - ἀγαθόν agathon good . δὲ de But ἐὰν ean if ποιῇς poiēs you do τὸ to - κακὸν kakon wrong , φοβοῦ phobou be afraid , γὰρ gar for οὐ ou vvv φορεῖ phorei he does not carry τὴν tēn the μάχαιραν machairan sword εἰκῇ eikē in vain . γὰρ gar - ἐστιν estin He is Θεοῦ Theou God’s διάκονός diakonos servant , ἔκδικος ekdikos an agent εἰς eis of ὀργὴν orgēn retribution τῷ tō to the τὸ to vvv πράσσοντι prassonti vvv κακὸν kakon wrongdoer .
5	Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
	× Διὸ Dio Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1352 BSB/Thayers Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. × ἀνάγκη anankē [it is] necessary Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 318 BSB/Thayers From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. × ὑποτάσσεσθαι hypotassesthai to submit [ to authority ] , Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Passive Strongs 5293 BSB/Thayers From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. × οὐ ou not Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × μόνον monon only Grammar Adverb Strongs 3440 BSB/Thayers Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. × διὰ dia to avoid 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. × ὀργὴν orgēn punishment , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3709 BSB/Thayers From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. × ἀλλὰ alla but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai also Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × διὰ dia as a matter 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. × συνείδησιν syneidēsin conscience . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4893 BSB/Thayers The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness. Διὸ Dio Therefore ἀνάγκη anankē [it is] necessary ὑποτάσσεσθαι hypotassesthai to submit [ to authority ] , οὐ ou not μόνον monon only διὰ dia to avoid τὴν tēn - ὀργὴν orgēn punishment , ἀλλὰ alla but καὶ kai also διὰ dia as a matter of τὴν tēn - συνείδησιν syneidēsin conscience .
6	This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × διὰ dia This is also 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. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τελεῖτε teleite you pay Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 5055 BSB/Thayers (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge. × φόρους phorous taxes . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 5411 BSB/Thayers A tax, tribute, especially on persons. From phero; a load, i.e. a tax. × γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × εἰσιν eisin [the authorities] are Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. × Θεοῦ Theou God’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × λειτουργοὶ leitourgoi servants , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3011 BSB/Thayers From a derivative of laos and ergon; a public servant, i.e. A functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or a worshipper or benefactor. × προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes who devote themselves Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4342 BSB/Thayers To persist, persevere in, continue steadfast in; I wait upon. × εἰς eis to Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × αὐτὸ auto vvv Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. × τοῦτο touto [their work] . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. γὰρ gar - διὰ dia This is also why τοῦτο touto . . . καὶ kai . . . τελεῖτε teleite you pay φόρους phorous taxes . γὰρ gar For εἰσιν eisin [the authorities] are Θεοῦ Theou God’s λειτουργοὶ leitourgoi servants , προσκαρτεροῦντες proskarterountes who devote themselves εἰς eis to αὐτὸ auto vvv τοῦτο touto [their work] .
7	Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
	× ἀπόδοτε apodote Pay Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 591 BSB/Thayers From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. × πᾶσιν pasin everyone 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. × τὰς tas what 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. × ὀφειλάς opheilas you owe [him] : Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 3782 BSB/Thayers A debt, a duty, what is due. From opheilo; indebtedness, i.e. a sum owed; figuratively, obligation, i.e. duty. × 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. × φόρον phoron taxes Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5411 BSB/Thayers A tax, tribute, especially on persons. From phero; a load, i.e. a tax. × τῷ tō to whom 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. × 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. × φόρον phoron taxes [are due] , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5411 BSB/Thayers A tax, tribute, especially on persons. From phero; a load, i.e. a tax. × 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. × τέλος telos revenue Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5056 BSB/Thayers (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. × τῷ tō to whom 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. × 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. × τέλος telos revenue [is due] , Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 5056 BSB/Thayers (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. × 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. × φόβον phobon respect Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5401 BSB/Thayers (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. × τῷ tō to whom 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. × 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. × φόβον phobon respect [is due] , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5401 BSB/Thayers (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright. × 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. × τιμήν timēn honor Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5092 BSB/Thayers A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. × τῷ tō to whom 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. × 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. × τιμὴν timēn honor [is due] . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 5092 BSB/Thayers A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. ἀπόδοτε apodote Pay πᾶσιν pasin everyone τὰς tas what ὀφειλάς opheilas you owe [him] : τὸν ton - φόρον phoron taxes τῷ tō to whom τὸν ton - φόρον phoron taxes [are due] , τὸ to - τέλος telos revenue τῷ tō to whom τὸ to - τέλος telos revenue [is due] , τὸν ton - φόβον phobon respect τῷ tō to whom τὸν ton - φόβον phobon respect [is due] , τὴν tēn - τιμήν timēn honor τῷ tō to whom τὴν tēn - τιμὴν timēn honor [is due] .
8	Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
	× ὀφείλετε opheilete Be indebted Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 3784 Cross Reference (Leviticus 19:9–18) 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. × Μηδενὶ Mēdeni to no one Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × μηδὲν mēden . . . , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3367 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × εἰ ei except Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × 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. × 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. × ἀλλήλους allēlous to one another Grammar Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 240 BSB/Thayers One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. × ἀγαπᾶν agapan [in] love . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active 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. × γὰρ gar For 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. × ἀγαπῶν agapōn loves Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × τὸν ton [his] 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. × ἕτερον heteron neighbor Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × πεπλήρωκεν peplērōken has fulfilled Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4137 BSB/Thayers From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc. × νόμον nomon [the] 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. ὀφείλετε opheilete Be indebted Μηδενὶ Mēdeni to no one μηδὲν mēden . . . , εἰ ei except μὴ mē . . . τὸ to - ἀλλήλους allēlous to one another ἀγαπᾶν agapan [in] love . γὰρ gar For ὁ ho he who ἀγαπῶν agapōn loves τὸν ton [his] ἕτερον heteron neighbor πεπλήρωκεν peplērōken has fulfilled νόμον nomon [the] law .
9	The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
	× γάρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × τὸ to The [commandments] 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. × 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. × μοιχεύσεις moicheuseis “ Do not commit adultery , ” Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 3431 BSB/Thayers To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery. × 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. × φονεύσεις phoneuseis “ Do not murder , ” Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 5407 BSB/Thayers To murder, kill. From phoneus; to be a murderer. × 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. × κλέψεις klepseis “ Do not steal , ” Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2813 BSB/Thayers To steal. A primary verb; to filch. × Οὐκ Ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐπιθυμήσεις epithymēseis “ Do not covet ,” Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1937 Footnote Exodus 20:13–17; Deuteronomy 5:17–21 BSB/Thayers To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × εἴ ei - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τις tis any Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative 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. × ἑτέρα hetera other Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2087 BSB/Thayers (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. × ἐντολή entolē commandments , Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × ἀνακεφαλαιοῦται anakephalaioutai are summed up Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 346 BSB/Thayers To sum up, summarize, recapitulate, gather up in one. From ana and kephalaioo; to sum up. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τούτῳ toutō this Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × τῷ tō [one] 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. × λόγῳ logō decree 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. × 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. × 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. × Ἀγαπήσεις Agapēseis “ Love Grammar Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 25 BSB/Thayers To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. × 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. × 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. × πλησίον plēsion neighbor Grammar Adverb Strongs 4139 BSB/Thayers Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × σεαυτόν seauton yourself .” Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4572 Footnote Leviticus 19:18 BSB/Thayers Of yourself. γάρ gar - τὸ to The [commandments] Οὐ Ou vvv μοιχεύσεις moicheuseis “ Do not commit adultery , ” Οὐ Ou vvv φονεύσεις phoneuseis “ Do not murder , ” Οὐ Ou vvv κλέψεις klepseis “ Do not steal , ” Οὐκ Ouk vvv ἐπιθυμήσεις epithymēseis “ Do not covet ,” καὶ kai and εἴ ei - τις tis any ἑτέρα hetera other ἐντολή entolē commandments , ἀνακεφαλαιοῦται anakephalaioutai are summed up ἐν en in τούτῳ toutō this τῷ tō [one] λόγῳ logō decree ἐν en - τῷ tō - : Ἀγαπήσεις Agapēseis “ Love σου sou your τὸν ton - πλησίον plēsion neighbor ὡς hōs as σεαυτόν seauton yourself .”
10	Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
	× 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. × ἀγάπη agapē Love Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × οὐκ ouk vvv Grammar Adverb Strongs 3756 BSB/Thayers No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. × ἐργάζεται ergazetai vvv Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2038 BSB/Thayers To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. × κακὸν kakon does no wrong Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × τῷ tō to [its] 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. × πλησίον plēsion neighbor . Grammar Adverb Strongs 4139 BSB/Thayers Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow. × οὖν oun Therefore Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × 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. × ἀγάπη agapē love [is] Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 26 BSB/Thayers From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. × πλήρωμα plērōma [the] fulfillment Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 4138 BSB/Thayers From pleroo; repletion or completion, i.e. what fills, or what is filled. × νόμου nomou of [the] law . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3551 BSB/Thayers From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. ἡ hē - ἀγάπη agapē Love οὐκ ouk vvv ἐργάζεται ergazetai vvv κακὸν kakon does no wrong τῷ tō to [its] πλησίον plēsion neighbor . οὖν oun Therefore ἡ hē - ἀγάπη agapē love [is] πλήρωμα plērōma [the] fulfillment νόμου nomou of [the] law .
11	And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
	× Καὶ Kai And [do] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × τοῦτο touto this , Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × εἰδότες eidotes understanding Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × 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. × καιρόν kairon occasion . Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2540 BSB/Thayers Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. × ὥρα hōra [The] hour Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 5610 BSB/Thayers Apparently a primary word; an |hour|. × ὅτι hoti - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3754 BSB/Thayers Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. × ἤδη ēdē has come Grammar Adverb Strongs 2235 BSB/Thayers Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now. × ὑμᾶς hymas for you Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. × ἐγερθῆναι egerthēnai to wake up Grammar Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strongs 1453 BSB/Thayers (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. × ἐξ ex from Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × ὕπνου hypnou [your] slumber , Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 5258 BSB/Thayers Sleep; fig: spiritual sleep. From an obsolete primary; sleep, i.e. spiritual torpor. × γὰρ gar for Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ἡμῶν hēmōn our Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strongs 1473 BSB/Thayers I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. × ἡ hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σωτηρία sōtēria salvation Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4991 BSB/Thayers Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. × ἐγγύτερον engyteron [is] nearer Grammar Adverb Strongs 1452 BSB/Thayers Nearer. Neuter of the comparative of eggus; nearer. × νῦν nyn now Grammar Adverb Strongs 3568 BSB/Thayers A primary particle of present time; |now|; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. × ἢ ē than Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ὅτε hote when Grammar Adverb Strongs 3753 BSB/Thayers When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. × ἐπιστεύσαμεν episteusamen we {first} believed . Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4100 BSB/Thayers From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. Καὶ Kai And [do] τοῦτο touto this , εἰδότες eidotes understanding τὸν ton the καιρόν kairon occasion . ὥρα hōra [The] hour ὅτι hoti - ἤδη ēdē has come ὑμᾶς hymas for you ἐγερθῆναι egerthēnai to wake up ἐξ ex from ὕπνου hypnou [your] slumber , γὰρ gar for ἡμῶν hēmōn our ἡ hē - σωτηρία sōtēria salvation ἐγγύτερον engyteron [is] nearer νῦν nyn now ἢ ē than ὅτε hote when ἐπιστεύσαμεν episteusamen we {first} believed .
12	The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
	× 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. × νὺξ nyx night Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3571 BSB/Thayers The night, night-time. A primary word; |night|. × προέκοψεν proekopsen is nearly over ; Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 4298 BSB/Thayers From pro and kopto; to drive forward, i.e. to advance. × δὲ de - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἡ hē the Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἡμέρα hēmera day Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × ἤγγικεν ēngiken has drawn near . Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1448 BSB/Thayers Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. × οὖν oun So Grammar Conjunction Strongs 3767 BSB/Thayers Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. × ἀποθώμεθα apothōmetha let us lay aside Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 659 BSB/Thayers To lay off or aside, renounce, stow away, put. From apo and tithemi; to put away. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ἔργα erga deeds Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × 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. × σκότους skotous of darkness Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 4655 BSB/Thayers Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἐνδυσώμεθα endysōmetha put on Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural Strongs 1746 BSB/Thayers To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. × τὰ ta the Grammar Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὅπλα hopla armor Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3696 BSB/Thayers An instrument; plur: arms, weapons. Probably from a primary hepo; an implement or utensil or tool. × 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. × φωτός phōtos of light . Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 5457 BSB/Thayers Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. ἡ hē The νὺξ nyx night προέκοψεν proekopsen is nearly over ; δὲ de - ἡ hē the ἡμέρα hēmera day ἤγγικεν ēngiken has drawn near . οὖν oun So ἀποθώμεθα apothōmetha let us lay aside τὰ ta the ἔργα erga deeds τοῦ tou - σκότους skotous of darkness δὲ de and ἐνδυσώμεθα endysōmetha put on τὰ ta the ὅπλα hopla armor τοῦ tou - φωτός phōtos of light .
13	Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
	× περιπατήσωμεν peripatēsōmen Let us behave Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strongs 4043 BSB/Thayers From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. × εὐσχημόνως euschēmonōs decently , Grammar Adverb Strongs 2156 BSB/Thayers Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × 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. × ἡμέρᾳ hēmera [the] daytime , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2250 BSB/Thayers A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. × 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. × κώμοις kōmois in carousing Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2970 BSB/Thayers A feasting, reveling, carousal. From keimai; a carousal. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × μέθαις methais drunkenness , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 3178 BSB/Thayers Deep drinking, drunkenness. Apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. intoxication. × 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. × κοίταις koitais in sexual immorality Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 2845 BSB/Thayers From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais debauchery , Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 766 BSB/Thayers From a compound of a and a presumed selges; licentiousness. × 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. × ἔριδι eridi in dissension Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2054 BSB/Thayers Contention, strife, wrangling. Of uncertain affinity; a quarrel, i.e. wrangling. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ζήλῳ zēlō jealousy . Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 2205 BSB/Thayers From zeo; properly, heat, i.e. |zeal| (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice). περιπατήσωμεν peripatēsōmen Let us behave εὐσχημόνως euschēmonōs decently , ὡς hōs as ἐν en in ἡμέρᾳ hēmera [the] daytime , μὴ mē not κώμοις kōmois in carousing καὶ kai and μέθαις methais drunkenness , μὴ mē not κοίταις koitais in sexual immorality καὶ kai and ἀσελγείαις aselgeiais debauchery , μὴ mē not ἔριδι eridi in dissension καὶ kai and ζήλῳ zēlō jealousy .
14	Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
	× ἀλλὰ alla Instead , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × ἐνδύσασθε endysasthe clothe yourselves with Grammar Verb - Aorist Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strongs 1746 Footnote Or put on; see verse 12. BSB/Thayers To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. × 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. × 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. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ποιεῖσθε poieisthe make Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural 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. × μὴ mē no Grammar Adverb Strongs 3361 BSB/Thayers Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. × πρόνοιαν pronoian provision Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4307 BSB/Thayers Forethought, foresight, provision for, providence. From pronoeo; forethought, i.e. Provident care or supply. × εἰς eis for Grammar Preposition Strongs 1519 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. × ἐπιθυμίας epithymias [the] desires Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strongs 1939 BSB/Thayers Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. × τῆς tēs of the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × σαρκὸς sarkos flesh . Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4561 BSB/Thayers Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ἀλλὰ alla Instead , ἐνδύσασθε endysasthe clothe yourselves with τὸν ton the Κύριον Kyrion Lord Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus Χριστόν Christon Christ , καὶ kai and ποιεῖσθε poieisthe make μὴ mē no πρόνοιαν pronoian provision εἰς eis for ἐπιθυμίας epithymias [the] desires τῆς tēs of the σαρκὸς sarkos flesh .