Pistos

[This is] a trustworthy

Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.

ho

-

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

logos

saying :

From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

ei

If

If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

tis

anyone

Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

oregetai

aspires to be

To stretch forth, mid: To hanker after, long for, be eager for, aspire to. 

episkopēs

an overseer ,

From episkeptomai; inspection; by implication, superintendence; specially, the Christian |episcopate|.

epithymei

he desires

To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for.

kalou

a noble

Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

ergou

task .

From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.

ton

An

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

episkopon

overseer ,

From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church.

oun

then ,

Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

dei

must

Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

einai

be

I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

anepilēmpton

above reproach ,

Irreproachable, never caught doing wrong. Not arrested, i.e. inculpable.

andra

[the] husband

A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

mias

of but one

One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

gynaikos

wife ,

A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

nēphalion

temperate ,

Sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. Or nephalios from nepho; sober, i.e. circumspect.

sōphrona

self-controlled ,

From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled.

kosmion

respectable ,

Orderly, virtuous, decent, modest, well-ordered. From kosmos; orderly, i.e. Decorous.

philoxenon

hospitable ,

Hospitable, loving strangers. From philos and xenos; fond of guests, i.e. Hospitable.

didaktikon

able to teach ,

Able to teach, apt to teach. From didaktos; instructive.

mē

not

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

paroinon

dependent on wine ,

Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling.

mē

not

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

plēktēn

violent

A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious.

alla

but

But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

epieikē

gentle ,

Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild.

amachon

peaceable ,

Peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious. Peaceable.

aphilargyron

[and] free of the love of money .

Not loving money, not avaricious. Unavaricious.

proistamenon

[An overseer must] manage

From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise.

tou

[his]

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

idiou

own

Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

oikou

household

A dwelling; by implication, a family.

kalōs

well

Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

echonta

[and] keep

To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

tekna

[his] children

A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

en

under

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

hypotagē

control ,

Subjection, submission, obedience. From hupotasso; subordination.

meta

with

(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. 

pasēs

complete

All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

semnotētos

dignity .

Dignity, honor, gravity, seriousness. From semnos; venerableness, i.e. Probity.

de

[For]

A primary particle; but, and, etc.

ei

if

If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.

tis

someone

Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

ouk

{does} not

No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

oiden

know

To know, remember, appreciate. 

pōs

how

Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

prostēnai

to manage

From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise.

tou

[his]

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

idiou

own

Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

oikou

household ,

A dwelling; by implication, a family.

epimelēsetai

[how] can he care for

To take care of, attend to. Middle voice from epi and the same as melo; to care for.

ekklēsias

[the] church

From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

Theou

of God ?

A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

mē

[He must] not [be]

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

neophyton

a recent convert ,

From neos and a derivative of phuo; newly planted, i.e. a young convert.

hina

vvv

In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

mē

vvv

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

typhōtheis

or he may become conceited

From a derivative of tupho; to envelop with smoke, i.e. to inflate with self-conceit.

empesē

[and] fall

To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with.

eis

under

A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

krima

[ the same ] condemnation

From krino; a decision (|crime|).

tou

as the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

diabolou

devil .

From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.

de

Furthermore

A primary particle; but, and, etc.

kai

. . . ,

And, even, also, namely. 

dei

he must

Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

echein

have

To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

kalēn

a good

Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

martyrian

reputation

Witness, evidence, testimony, reputation. From martus; evidence given.

apo

with

From, away from. A primary particle; |off, | i.e. Away, in various senses.

tōn

vvv

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

exōthen

outsiders ,

(a) from outside, from without, (b) outside, both as adj. and prep; with article: the outside. From exo; external(-ly).

hina

so that

In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

mē

vvv

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

empesē

he will not fall

To fall in, be cast in, be involved in. From en and pipto; to fall on, i.e. to be entrapped by, or be overwhelmed with.

eis

into

A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

oneidismon

disgrace

Reproach, reviling. From oneidizo; contumely.

kai

and

And, even, also, namely. 

pagida

[into the] snare

From pegnumi; a trap; figuratively, a trick or statagem.

tou

of the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

diabolou

devil .

From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.

Diakonous

Deacons

Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.

hōsautōs

likewise

In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.

semnous

[must be] dignified ,

Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable.

mē

not

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

dilogous

double-tongued

Double-tongued, deceitful. From dis and logos; equivocal, i.e. Telling a different story.

mē

[or]

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

prosechontas

given

From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to.

pollō

to much

Much, many; often. 

oinō

wine

Wine. A primary word (yayin); |wine|.

mē

[or]

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

aischrokerdeis

greedy for money .

Greedy, fond of base gain. From aischros and kerdos; sordid.

echontas

They must hold

To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

to

to the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

mystērion

mystery

From a derivative of muo; a secret or |mystery|.

tēs

of the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

pisteōs

faith

Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. 

en

with

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

kathara

a clear

Clean.

syneidēsei

conscience .

The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness.

kai

Additionally

And, even, also, namely. 

de

. . . ,

A primary particle; but, and, etc.

houtoi

they

This; he, she, it. 

dokimazesthōsan

must first be tested

From dokimos; to test; by implication, to approve.

prōton

. . . .

First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly.

eita

Then ,

A particle of succession, then, moreover.

ontes

if they are

I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

anenklētoi

above reproach ,

Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable.

diakoneitōsan

let them serve as deacons .

From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.

hōsautōs

In the same way ,

In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.

Gynaikas

[the] women

A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

semnas

[must be] dignified ,

Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable.

mē

not

Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

diabolous

slanderers ,

From diaballo; a traducer; specially, Satan.

nēphalious

[but] temperate

Sober, not intoxicated (with wine), temperate, vigilant. Or nephalios from nepho; sober, i.e. circumspect.

pistas

[and] faithful

Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

pasin

all things .

All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

Diakonoi

A deacon

Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.

estōsan

must be

I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

andres

[the] husband

A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

mias

of but one

One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

gynaikos

wife ,

A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

kalōs

a good

Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

proistamenoi

manager

From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise.

teknōn

[of his] children

A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

kai

and

And, even, also, namely. 

tōn

[of his]

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

idiōn

own

Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

oikōn

household .

A dwelling; by implication, a family.

gar

For

For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

hoi

those who

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

diakonēsantes

have served

From diakonos; to be an attendant, i.e. Wait upon (figuratively) teacher; technically, to act as a Christian deacon.

kalōs

well [as deacons]

Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

peripoiountai

acquire

To acquire, earn, purchase, make my own, preserve alive. 

heautois

for themselves

Himself, herself, itself. 

kalon

a high

Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

bathmon

standing

A step (of a stairway); hence: a stage in a career, a position. From the same as bathos; a step, i.e. grade.

kai

and

And, even, also, namely. 

pollēn

great

Much, many; often. 

parrēsian

confidence

From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

pistei

[the] faith

Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. 

tē

that [is]

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

Christō

Christ

Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Iēsou

Jesus .

Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

elpizōn

[Although] I hope

To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.

elthein

to come

To come, go. 

pros

to

To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

se

you

You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

en

vvv

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

tachei

soon ,

Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste.

graphō

I am writing

A primary verb; to |grave|, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.

soi

you

You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Tauta

these things

This; he, she, it. 

hina

so that

In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

eidēs

you will know

To know, remember, appreciate. 

pōs

how

Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

dei

each one must

Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

anastrephesthai

conduct himself

From ana and strepho; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. Remain, live.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

Theou

God’s

A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

oikō

household ,

A dwelling; by implication, a family.

hētis

which

Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. 

estin

is

I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

ekklēsia

[the] church

From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

zōntos

of [the] living

To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

Theou

God ,

A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

stylos

[the] pillar

A pillar, support, column. From stuo; a post, i.e. support.

kai

and

And, even, also, namely. 

hedraiōma

foundation

A foundation, stay, support. From a derivative of hedraios; a support, i.e. basis.

tēs

of the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

alētheias

truth .

From alethes; truth.

de

-

A primary particle; but, and, etc.

ean

in case

If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

bradynō

I am delayed ,

To be slow, I delay, tarry. From bradus; to delay.

Kai

vvv

And, even, also, namely. 

homologoumenōs

By common confession ,

Admittedly, without controversy. Adverb of present passive participle of homologeo; confessedly.

to

the

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

mystērion

mystery

From a derivative of muo; a secret or |mystery|.

tēs

-

The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

eusebeias

of godliness

Piety (towards God), godliness, devotion, godliness. From eusebes; piety; specially, the gospel scheme.

estin

is

I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

mega

great :

Large, great, in the widest sense. 

Hos

[He]

Who, which, what, that. 

ephanerōthē

appeared

To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

sarki

[the] flesh ,

Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. 

edikaiōthē

was vindicated

From dikaios; to render just or innocent.

en

by

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

pneumati

[the] Spirit ,

Wind, breath, spirit. 

ōphthē

was seen

Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

angelois

by angels ,

From aggello; a messenger; especially an |angel|; by implication, a pastor.

ekērychthē

was proclaimed

To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

en

among

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

ethnesin

[the] nations ,

Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

episteuthē

was believed in

From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

en

throughout

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

kosmō

[the] world ,

Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).

anelēmphthē

was taken up

To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.

en

in

In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; |in, | at, on, by, etc.

doxē

glory .

From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.