1	Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
	× Παῦλος Paulos Paul , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3972 Cross Reference (2 Corinthians 8:16–24) BSB/Thayers Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. × δοῦλος doulos a servant Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1401 BSB/Thayers (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. × Θεοῦ Theou of God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δὲ de and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 652 BSB/Thayers From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. × Ἰησοῦ Iēsou of 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. × κατὰ kata for Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × πίστιν pistin [the] faith Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × Θεοῦ Theou of God’s Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἐκλεκτῶν eklektōn elect Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 1588 BSB/Thayers From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐπίγνωσιν epignōsin [their] knowledge Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1922 BSB/Thayers From epiginosko; recognition, i.e. full discernment, acknowledgement. × ἀληθείας alētheias of [the] truth Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. × τῆς tēs that 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. × κατ’ kat’ leads to Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × εὐσέβειαν eusebeian godliness , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2150 BSB/Thayers Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme. Παῦλος Paulos Paul , δοῦλος doulos a servant Θεοῦ Theou of God δὲ de and ἀπόστολος apostolos an apostle Ἰησοῦ Iēsou of Jesus Χριστοῦ Christou Christ κατὰ kata for πίστιν pistin [the] faith Θεοῦ Theou of God’s ἐκλεκτῶν eklektōn elect καὶ kai and ἐπίγνωσιν epignōsin [their] knowledge ἀληθείας alētheias of [the] truth τῆς tēs that κατ’ kat’ leads to εὐσέβειαν eusebeian godliness ,
2	in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
	× ἐπ’ ep’ in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1909 BSB/Thayers On, to, against, on the basis of, at. × ἐλπίδι elpidi [the] hope Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1680 BSB/Thayers Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. × αἰωνίου aiōniou of eternal Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 166 BSB/Thayers From aion; perpetual. × ζωῆς zōēs life , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 2222 BSB/Thayers Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. × ἣν hēn which Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ὁ ho - Grammar Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × Θεὸς Theos God , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × ἀψευδὴς apseudēs who cannot lie , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 893 BSB/Thayers Not guilty of falsehood, truthful. Veracious. × ἐπηγγείλατο epēngeilato promised Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1861 BSB/Thayers From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. × πρὸ pro before Grammar Preposition Strongs 4253 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition; |fore|, i.e. In front of, prior to. × χρόνων chronōn time Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 5550 BSB/Thayers A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. × αἰωνίων aiōniōn began . Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 166 Footnote Literally before times eternal BSB/Thayers From aion; perpetual. ἐπ’ ep’ in ἐλπίδι elpidi [the] hope αἰωνίου aiōniou of eternal ζωῆς zōēs life , ἣν hēn which ὁ ho - Θεὸς Theos God , ἀψευδὴς apseudēs who cannot lie , ἐπηγγείλατο epēngeilato promised πρὸ pro before χρόνων chronōn time αἰωνίων aiōniōn began .
3	In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.
	× ἰδίοις idiois [In His] own Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × καιροῖς kairois time Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2540 BSB/Thayers Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. × ἐφανέρωσεν ephanerōsen He has made Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 5319 BSB/Thayers To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. × δὲ de . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × 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. × αὐτοῦ autou His Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × λόγον logon word {evident} Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × 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. × κηρύγματι kērygmati [the] proclamation Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 2782 BSB/Thayers A proclamation, preaching. From kerusso; a proclamation. × ἐπιστεύθην episteuthēn entrusted Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Singular Strongs 4100 BSB/Thayers From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. × ὃ ho vvv Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × ἐγὼ egō to me 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. × κατ’ kat’ by Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × ἐπιταγὴν epitagēn [the] command Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2003 BSB/Thayers Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. × Θεοῦ Theou of God Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × 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. × 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. × Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4990 BSB/Thayers A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. ἰδίοις idiois [In His] own καιροῖς kairois time ἐφανέρωσεν ephanerōsen He has made δὲ de . . . τὸν ton - αὐτοῦ autou His λόγον logon word {evident} ἐν en in κηρύγματι kērygmati [the] proclamation ἐπιστεύθην episteuthēn entrusted ὃ ho vvv ἐγὼ egō to me κατ’ kat’ by ἐπιταγὴν epitagēn [the] command Θεοῦ Theou of God ἡμῶν hēmōn our τοῦ tou - Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior .
4	To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.
	× Τίτῳ Titō To Titus , Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strongs 5103 BSB/Thayers Of Latin origin but uncertain significance; Titus, a Christian. × γνησίῳ gnēsiō [my] true Grammar Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 1103 BSB/Thayers From the same as genesia; legitimate, i.e. Genuine. × τέκνῳ teknō child Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × κατὰ kata in Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × κοινὴν koinēn [our] common Grammar Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 2839 BSB/Thayers Probably from sun; common, i.e. shared by all or several, or profane. × πίστιν pistin faith : Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. × 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. × 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. × Πατρὸς Patros [the] 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. × 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. × 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. × 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. × 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. × Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior . Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4990 BSB/Thayers A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. Τίτῳ Titō To Titus , γνησίῳ gnēsiō [my] true τέκνῳ teknō child κατὰ kata in κοινὴν koinēn [our] common πίστιν pistin faith : Χάρις Charis Grace καὶ kai and εἰρήνη eirēnē peace ἀπὸ apo from Θεοῦ Theou God Πατρὸς Patros [the] Father καὶ kai and Χριστοῦ Christou Christ Ἰησοῦ Iēsou Jesus ἡμῶν hēmōn our τοῦ tou - Σωτῆρος Sōtēros Savior .
5	The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
	× χάριν charin The reason Grammar Preposition Strongs 5484 Cross Reference (1 Timothy 3:1–7; 1 Peter 5:1–4) BSB/Thayers Accusative case of charis as preposition; through favor of, i.e. On account of. × Τούτου Toutou . . . Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × ἀπέλιπόν apelipon I left Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strongs 620 BSB/Thayers From apo and leipo; to leave behind; by implication, to forsake. × 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. × 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. × Κρήτῃ Krētē Crete Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2914 BSB/Thayers Crete. Of uncertain derivation; Crete, an island in the Mediterranean. × ἵνα hina [was] 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. × ἐπιδιορθώσῃ epidiorthōsē you would set in order Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1930 BSB/Thayers From epi and a derivative of orthos; to straighten further, i.e. arrange additionally. × τὰ ta what was 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. × λείποντα leiponta unfinished Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3007 BSB/Thayers A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × καταστήσῃς katastēsēs appoint Grammar Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 2525 BSB/Thayers From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. × πρεσβυτέρους presbyterous elders Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 4245 BSB/Thayers Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian |presbyter|. × κατὰ kata in every Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × πόλιν polin town , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 4172 BSB/Thayers A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. × ὡς hōs as Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × ἐγώ 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. × διεταξάμην dietaxamēn directed Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strongs 1299 BSB/Thayers To give orders to, prescribe, arrange. From dia and tasso; to arrange thoroughly, i.e. institute, prescribe, etc. × σοι soi you . Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strongs 4771 BSB/Thayers You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. χάριν charin The reason Τούτου Toutou . . . ἀπέλιπόν apelipon I left σε se you ἐν en in Κρήτῃ Krētē Crete ἵνα hina [was] that ἐπιδιορθώσῃ epidiorthōsē you would set in order τὰ ta what was λείποντα leiponta unfinished καὶ kai and καταστήσῃς katastēsēs appoint πρεσβυτέρους presbyterous elders κατὰ kata in every πόλιν polin town , ὡς hōs as ἐγώ egō I διεταξάμην dietaxamēn directed σοι soi you .
6	An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
	× εἴ ei [An elder must] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1487 BSB/Thayers If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. × τίς tis . . . Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἐστιν estin be 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. × ἀνέγκλητος anenklētos blameless , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 410 BSB/Thayers Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. × ἀνήρ anēr [the] husband Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 435 BSB/Thayers A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. × μιᾶς mias of but one Grammar Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1520 BSB/Thayers One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. × γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 1135 Footnote Or faithful to his wife BSB/Thayers A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. × ἔχων echōn having 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. × τέκνα tekna children Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 5043 BSB/Thayers A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. × πιστά pista who are believers Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 4103 BSB/Thayers Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. × μὴ mē [and who are] 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. × ἐν en open to 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. × κατηγορίᾳ katēgoria accusation Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 2724 BSB/Thayers An accusation, charge. From kategoros; a complaint, i.e. Criminal charge. × ἀσωτίας asōtias of indiscretion Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 810 BSB/Thayers Wantonness, profligacy, wastefulness. From a compound of a and a presumed derivative of sozo; properly, unsavedness, i.e. profligacy. × ἢ ē or Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2228 BSB/Thayers Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. × ἀνυπότακτα anypotakta insubordination . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 506 BSB/Thayers Not subject to rule, unruly. Unsubdued, i.e. Insubordinate. εἴ ei [An elder must] τίς tis . . . ἐστιν estin be ἀνέγκλητος anenklētos blameless , ἀνήρ anēr [the] husband μιᾶς mias of but one γυναικὸς gynaikos wife , ἔχων echōn having τέκνα tekna children πιστά pista who are believers μὴ mē [and who are] not ἐν en open to κατηγορίᾳ katēgoria accusation ἀσωτίας asōtias of indiscretion ἢ ē or ἀνυπότακτα anypotakta insubordination .
7	As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
	× γὰρ gar - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × ὡς hōs As Grammar Adverb Strongs 5613 BSB/Thayers Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. × 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. × οἰκονόμον oikonomon steward , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3623 BSB/Thayers A household manager, a steward, guardian. × 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. × ἐπίσκοπον episkopon an overseer Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1985 BSB/Thayers From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church. × Δεῖ Dei must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × εἶναι einai be Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἀνέγκλητον anenklēton above reproach — Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 410 BSB/Thayers Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. × 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. × αὐθάδη authadē self-absorbed , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 829 BSB/Thayers Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant. × 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. × ὀργίλον orgilon quick-tempered , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3711 BSB/Thayers Prone to anger, passionate. From orge; irascible. × 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. × πάροινον paroinon given to drunkenness , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3943 BSB/Thayers Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling. × 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. × πλήκτην plēktēn violent , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4131 BSB/Thayers A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious. × 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. × αἰσχροκερδῆ aischrokerdē greedy for money . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 146 BSB/Thayers Greedy, fond of base gain. From aischros and kerdos; sordid. γὰρ gar - ὡς hōs As Θεοῦ Theou God’s οἰκονόμον oikonomon steward , τὸν ton - ἐπίσκοπον episkopon an overseer Δεῖ Dei must εἶναι einai be ἀνέγκλητον anenklēton above reproach — μὴ mē not αὐθάδη authadē self-absorbed , μὴ mē not ὀργίλον orgilon quick-tempered , μὴ mē not πάροινον paroinon given to drunkenness , μὴ mē not πλήκτην plēktēn violent , μὴ mē not αἰσχροκερδῆ aischrokerdē greedy for money .
8	Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
	× ἀλλὰ alla Instead , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × φιλόξενον philoxenon [he must be] hospitable , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5382 BSB/Thayers Hospitable, loving strangers. From philos and xenos; fond of guests, i.e. Hospitable. × φιλάγαθον philagathon a lover of good , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 5358 BSB/Thayers Loving what is good. From philos and agathos; fond to good, i.e. A promoter of virtue. × σώφρονα sōphrona self-controlled , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 4998 BSB/Thayers From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled. × δίκαιον dikaion upright , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1342 BSB/Thayers From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. × ὅσιον hosion holy , Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 3741 BSB/Thayers Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed. × ἐγκρατῆ enkratē [and] disciplined . Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 1468 BSB/Thayers Self-controlled. From en and kratos; strong in a thing, i.e. self-controlled. ἀλλὰ alla Instead , φιλόξενον philoxenon [he must be] hospitable , φιλάγαθον philagathon a lover of good , σώφρονα sōphrona self-controlled , δίκαιον dikaion upright , ὅσιον hosion holy , ἐγκρατῆ enkratē [and] disciplined .
9	He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
	× ἀντεχόμενον antechomenon He must hold firmly Grammar Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 472 BSB/Thayers From anti and the middle voice of echo; to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. adhere to; by extension to care for. × τοῦ tou to 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. × πιστοῦ pistou faithful Grammar Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 4103 BSB/Thayers Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. × λόγου logou word Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strongs 3056 BSB/Thayers From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. × κατὰ kata as Grammar Preposition Strongs 2596 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). × 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. × διδαχὴν didachēn it was taught , Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 1322 BSB/Thayers Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction. × 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. × ᾖ ē he can 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. × δυνατὸς dynatos . . . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 1415 BSB/Thayers (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible. × καὶ kai . . . Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × παρακαλεῖν parakalein encourage [others] Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 3870 BSB/Thayers From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. × ἐν en by Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῇ tē - Grammar Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × ὑγιαινούσῃ hygiainousē sound Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 5198 BSB/Thayers From hugies; to have sound health, i.e. Be well; figuratively, to be uncorrupt. × 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. × διδασκαλίᾳ didaskalia teaching Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 1319 BSB/Thayers Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐλέγχειν elenchein refute Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1651 BSB/Thayers (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. × τοὺς tous those who 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. × ἀντιλέγοντας antilegontas contradict [it] . Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 483 BSB/Thayers To speak or say in opposition, contradict (oppose, resist). From anti and lego; to dispute, refuse. ἀντεχόμενον antechomenon He must hold firmly τοῦ tou to the πιστοῦ pistou faithful λόγου logou word κατὰ kata as τὴν tēn - διδαχὴν didachēn it was taught , ἵνα hina so that ᾖ ē he can δυνατὸς dynatos . . . καὶ kai . . . παρακαλεῖν parakalein encourage [others] ἐν en by τῇ tē - ὑγιαινούσῃ hygiainousē sound τῇ tē - διδασκαλίᾳ didaskalia teaching καὶ kai and ἐλέγχειν elenchein refute τοὺς tous those who ἀντιλέγοντας antilegontas contradict [it] .
10	For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,
	× γὰρ gar For Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1063 Cross Reference (1 Timothy 1:3–11) BSB/Thayers For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. × πολλοὶ polloi many Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4183 BSB/Thayers Much, many; often. × 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. × ἀνυπότακτοι anypotaktoi rebellious Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 506 BSB/Thayers Not subject to rule, unruly. Unsubdued, i.e. Insubordinate. × ‹καὶ› kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ματαιολόγοι mataiologoi full of empty talk Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3151 BSB/Thayers A vain, empty talker. From mataios and lego; an idle talker, i.e. A wrangler. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × φρεναπάται phrenapatai deception , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5423 BSB/Thayers A deceiver, seducer. From phren and apate; a mind-misleader, i.e. Seducer. × μάλιστα malista especially Grammar Adverb Strongs 3122 BSB/Thayers Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly. × οἱ hoi those 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. × ἐκ ek of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × τῆς tēs the Grammar Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × περιτομῆς peritomēs circumcision , Grammar Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strongs 4061 BSB/Thayers Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision. γὰρ gar For πολλοὶ polloi many Εἰσὶν Eisin are ἀνυπότακτοι anypotaktoi rebellious ‹καὶ› kai and ματαιολόγοι mataiologoi full of empty talk καὶ kai and φρεναπάται phrenapatai deception , μάλιστα malista especially οἱ hoi those ἐκ ek of τῆς tēs the περιτομῆς peritomēs circumcision ,
11	who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
	× οὓς hous who Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × δεῖ dei must Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × ἐπιστομίζειν epistomizein be silenced . Grammar Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strongs 1993 BSB/Thayers To muzzle, silence, stop the mouth. From epi and stoma; to put something over the mouth, i.e. to silence. × χάριν charin For [the] sake of Grammar Preposition Strongs 5484 BSB/Thayers Accusative case of charis as preposition; through favor of, i.e. On account of. × αἰσχροῦ aischrou dishonorable Grammar Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 150 BSB/Thayers Base, disgraceful. From the same as aischunomai; shameful, i.e. Base. × κέρδους kerdous gain , Grammar Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strongs 2771 BSB/Thayers Gain, advantage, profit. Of uncertain affinity; gain. × οἵτινες hoitines [they] Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 3748 BSB/Thayers Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. × ἀνατρέπουσιν anatrepousin undermine Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 396 BSB/Thayers To overturn (lit. or met.), subvert, overthrow, corrupt. From ana and the base of trope; to overturn. × ὅλους holous entire Grammar Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3650 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; |whole| or |all|, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. × οἴκους oikous households Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strongs 3624 BSB/Thayers A dwelling; by implication, a family. × διδάσκοντες didaskontes [and] teach Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 1321 BSB/Thayers To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. × ἃ ha things Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × δεῖ dei they should Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1163 BSB/Thayers Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. × 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. οὓς hous who δεῖ dei must ἐπιστομίζειν epistomizein be silenced . χάριν charin For [the] sake of αἰσχροῦ aischrou dishonorable κέρδους kerdous gain , οἵτινες hoitines [they] ἀνατρέπουσιν anatrepousin undermine ὅλους holous entire οἴκους oikous households διδάσκοντες didaskontes [and] teach ἃ ha things δεῖ dei they should μὴ mē not .
12	As one of their own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
	× τις tis [As] one Grammar Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 5100 BSB/Thayers Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. × ἐξ ex of Grammar Preposition Strongs 1537 BSB/Thayers From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. × αὐτῶν autōn - Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἴδιος idios own Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 2398 BSB/Thayers Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. × προφήτης prophētēs prophets Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 4396 BSB/Thayers From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. × εἶπέν eipen has said , Grammar Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 2036 BSB/Thayers Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. × Κρῆτες Krētes “ Cretans Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 2912 BSB/Thayers A Cretan, an inhabitant of Crete. From Krete; a Cretan, i.e. Inhabitant of Crete. × ἀεὶ aei [are] always Grammar Adverb Strongs 104 BSB/Thayers From an obsolete primary noun; |ever, |by qualification regularly; by implication, earnestly. × ψεῦσται pseustai liars , Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 5583 BSB/Thayers A liar, deceiver. From pseudomai; a falsifier. × κακὰ kaka evil Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 2556 BSB/Thayers Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. × θηρία thēria beasts , Grammar Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 2342 BSB/Thayers Properly: a wild beast, hence: any animal; met: a brute. Diminutive from the same as thera; a dangerous animal. × ἀργαί argai lazy Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 692 BSB/Thayers Idle, lazy, thoughtless, unprofitable, injurious. (by implication) lazy, useless. × γαστέρες gasteres gluttons .” Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strongs 1064 Footnote This quote, also known as the Epimenides paradox, has been attributed to the Cretan philosopher Epimenides of Knossos. BSB/Thayers The stomach; by analogy, the matrix; figuratively, a gourmand. τις tis [As] one ἐξ ex of αὐτῶν autōn - αὐτῶν autōn their ἴδιος idios own προφήτης prophētēs prophets εἶπέν eipen has said , Κρῆτες Krētes “ Cretans ἀεὶ aei [are] always ψεῦσται pseustai liars , κακὰ kaka evil θηρία thēria beasts , ἀργαί argai lazy γαστέρες gasteres gluttons .”
13	This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
	× αὕτη hautē This Grammar Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3778 BSB/Thayers This; he, she, it. × Ἡ Hē - Grammar Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μαρτυρία martyria testimony Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 3141 BSB/Thayers Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given. × ἐστὶν estin is Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 1510 BSB/Thayers I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. × ἀληθής alēthēs true . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 227 BSB/Thayers Unconcealed, true, true in fact, worthy of credit, truthful. TRUE. × δι’ di’ vvv Grammar Preposition Strongs 1223 BSB/Thayers A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. × ἣν hēn vvv Grammar Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 3739 BSB/Thayers Who, which, what, that. × αἰτίαν aitian Therefore Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 156 BSB/Thayers From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime. × ἔλεγχε elenche rebuke Grammar Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strongs 1651 BSB/Thayers (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. × αὐτοὺς autous them Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × ἀποτόμως apotomōs sternly , Grammar Adverb Strongs 664 BSB/Thayers Sharply, severely. Adverb from a derivative of a comparative of apo and temno; abruptly, i.e. Peremptorily. × 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. × ὑγιαίνωσιν hygiainōsin they will be sound Grammar Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 5198 BSB/Thayers From hugies; to have sound health, i.e. Be well; figuratively, to be uncorrupt. × ἐν en in Grammar Preposition Strongs 1722 BSB/Thayers In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc. × τῇ tē 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. × πίστει pistei faith Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strongs 4102 BSB/Thayers Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. αὕτη hautē This Ἡ Hē - μαρτυρία martyria testimony ἐστὶν estin is ἀληθής alēthēs true . δι’ di’ vvv ἣν hēn vvv αἰτίαν aitian Therefore ἔλεγχε elenche rebuke αὐτοὺς autous them ἀποτόμως apotomōs sternly , ἵνα hina so that ὑγιαίνωσιν hygiainōsin they will be sound ἐν en in τῇ tē the πίστει pistei faith
14	and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
	× 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. × προσέχοντες prosechontes [and] will pay no attention Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 4337 BSB/Thayers From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. × Ἰουδαϊκοῖς Ioudaikois to Jewish Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2451 BSB/Thayers Jewish, Judaic. From Ioudaios; Judaic, i.e. Resembling a Judaean. × μύθοις mythois myths Grammar Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3454 BSB/Thayers An idle tale, fable, fanciful story. Perhaps from the same as mueo; a tale, i.e. Fiction. × καὶ kai [or] Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἐντολαῖς entolais [to the] commands Grammar Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strongs 1785 BSB/Thayers An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. × ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn of men Grammar Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 444 BSB/Thayers A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. × ἀποστρεφομένων apostrephomenōn who have rejected Grammar Verb - Present Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Plural Strongs 654 BSB/Thayers To turn away, pervert, remove; I restore, replace; mid: I desert, reject. From apo and strepho; to turn away or back. × 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. × ἀλήθειαν alētheian truth . Grammar Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strongs 225 BSB/Thayers From alethes; truth. μὴ mē vvv προσέχοντες prosechontes [and] will pay no attention Ἰουδαϊκοῖς Ioudaikois to Jewish μύθοις mythois myths καὶ kai [or] ἐντολαῖς entolais [to the] commands ἀνθρώπων anthrōpōn of men ἀποστρεφομένων apostrephomenōn who have rejected τὴν tēn the ἀλήθειαν alētheian truth .
15	To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
	× τοῖς tois To the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × καθαροῖς katharois pure , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 2513 BSB/Thayers Clean. × Πάντα Panta all things [are] Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter 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. × καθαρὰ kathara pure ; Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strongs 2513 BSB/Thayers Clean. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τοῖς tois to the Grammar Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3588 BSB/Thayers The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. × μεμιαμμένοις memiammenois defiled Grammar Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 3392 BSB/Thayers To stain, pollute, defile, corrupt. Perhaps a primary verb; to sully or taint, i.e. Contaminate. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀπίστοις apistois unbelieving , Grammar Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strongs 571 BSB/Thayers (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing). × οὐδὲν ouden nothing Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 3762 BSB/Thayers No one, none, nothing. × καθαρόν katharon [is] pure . Grammar Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strongs 2513 BSB/Thayers Clean. × ἀλλὰ alla Indeed , Grammar Conjunction Strongs 235 BSB/Thayers But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. × καὶ kai both Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × αὐτῶν autōn their Grammar Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strongs 846 BSB/Thayers He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. × 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. × νοῦς nous minds Grammar Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strongs 3563 BSB/Thayers Probably from the base of ginosko; the intellect, i.e. Mind; by implication, meaning. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἡ hē [their] 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. × συνείδησις syneidēsis consciences Grammar Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strongs 4893 BSB/Thayers The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness. × μεμίανται memiantai are defiled . Grammar Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strongs 3392 BSB/Thayers To stain, pollute, defile, corrupt. Perhaps a primary verb; to sully or taint, i.e. Contaminate. τοῖς tois To the καθαροῖς katharois pure , Πάντα Panta all things [are] καθαρὰ kathara pure ; δὲ de but τοῖς tois to the μεμιαμμένοις memiammenois defiled καὶ kai and ἀπίστοις apistois unbelieving , οὐδὲν ouden nothing καθαρόν katharon [is] pure . ἀλλὰ alla Indeed , καὶ kai both αὐτῶν autōn their ὁ ho - νοῦς nous minds καὶ kai and ἡ hē [their] συνείδησις syneidēsis consciences μεμίανται memiantai are defiled .
16	They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
	× ὁμολογοῦσιν homologousin They profess Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 3670 BSB/Thayers From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge. × εἰδέναι eidenai to know Grammar Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active Strongs 1492 BSB/Thayers To know, remember, appreciate. × Θεὸν Theon God , Grammar Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strongs 2316 BSB/Thayers A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. × δὲ de but Grammar Conjunction Strongs 1161 BSB/Thayers A primary particle; but, and, etc. × τοῖς tois by [their] Grammar Article - Dative 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. × ἔργοις ergois actions Grammar Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. × ἀρνοῦνται arnountai they deny [Him] . Grammar Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strongs 720 BSB/Thayers Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. × ὄντες ontes They are Grammar Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. × βδελυκτοὶ bdelyktoi detestable , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 947 BSB/Thayers Abominable, detestable. From bdelusso; detestable, i.e. idolatrous. × καὶ kai - Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀπειθεῖς apeitheis disobedient , Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 545 BSB/Thayers Unbelieving, disobedient, who will not be persuaded. Unpersuadable, i.e. Contumacious. × καὶ kai and Grammar Conjunction Strongs 2532 BSB/Thayers And, even, also, namely. × ἀδόκιμοι adokimoi unfit Grammar Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strongs 96 BSB/Thayers Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. By implication, worthless. × 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. × πᾶν pan any Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 3956 BSB/Thayers All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. × ἀγαθὸν agathon good Grammar Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 18 BSB/Thayers A primary word; |good|. × ἔργον ergon deed . Grammar Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strongs 2041 BSB/Thayers From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. ὁμολογοῦσιν homologousin They profess εἰδέναι eidenai to know Θεὸν Theon God , δὲ de but τοῖς tois by [their] ἔργοις ergois actions ἀρνοῦνται arnountai they deny [Him] . ὄντες ontes They are βδελυκτοὶ bdelyktoi detestable , καὶ kai - ἀπειθεῖς apeitheis disobedient , καὶ kai and ἀδόκιμοι adokimoi unfit πρὸς pros for πᾶν pan any ἀγαθὸν agathon good ἔργον ergon deed .