1 Timothy 6:2

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do service, them because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
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Colossians 4:1

Οἱ κύριοι τὸ δίκαιον καὶ τὴν ἰσότητα τοῖς δούλοις παρέχεσθε εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔχετε κύριον ἐν οὐρανοῖς
1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

1 Timothy 4:11

Παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε
11
These things command and teach.

Genesis 16:4

וַיָּבֹא אֶל-הָגָר וַתַּהַר וַתֵּרֶא כִּי הָרָתָה וַתֵּקַל גְּבִרְתָּהּ בְּעֵינֶֽיהָ׃
4
And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.

Galatians 3:26

Πάντες γὰρ υἱοὶ θεοῦ ἐστε διὰ τῆς πίστεως ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ·
26
For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 5:1

Πρεσβυτέρῳ μὴ ἐπιπλήξῃς ἀλλὰ παρακάλει ὡς πατέρα νεωτέρους ὡς ἀδελφούς
1
Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;

Titus 3:8

Πιστὸς λόγος· καὶ περὶ τούτων βούλομαί σε διαβεβαιοῦσθαι ἵνα φροντίζωσιν καλῶν ἔργων προΐστασθαι οἱ πεπιστευκότες τῷ θεῷ· ταῦτά ἐστιν τὰ καλὰ καὶ ὠφέλιμα τοῖς ἀνθρώποις
8
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Titus 2:1

Σὺ δὲ λάλει πρέπει τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ
1
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2 Thessalonians 1:3

Εὐχαριστεῖν ὀφείλομεν τῷ θεῷ πάντοτε περὶ ὑμῶν ἀδελφοί καθὼς ἄξιόν ἐστιν ὅτι ὑπεραυξάνει πίστις ὑμῶν καὶ πλεονάζει ἀγάπη ἑνὸς ἑκάστου πάντων ὑμῶν εἰς ἀλλήλους
3
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;

Colossians 1:2

τοῖς ἐν Κολασσαῖς ἁγίοις καὶ πιστοῖς ἀδελφοῖς ἐν Χριστῷ χάρις ὑμῖν καὶ εἰρήνη ἀπὸ θεοῦ πατρὸς ἡμῶν καὶ Κυρίου Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
2
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 8:29

ὅτι οὓς προέγνω καὶ προώρισεν συμμόρφους τῆς εἰκόνος τοῦ υἱοῦ αὐτοῦ εἰς τὸ εἶναι αὐτὸν πρωτότοκον ἐν πολλοῖς ἀδελφοῖς·
29
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.

Hebrews 3:1

Ὅθεν ἀδελφοὶ ἅγιοι κλήσεως ἐπουρανίου μέτοχοι κατανοήσατε τὸν ἀπόστολον καὶ ἀρχιερέα τῆς ὁμολογίας ἡμῶν Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν
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Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

Matthew 6:24

Οὐδεὶς δύναται δυσὶ κυρίοις δουλεύειν· γὰρ τὸν ἕνα μισήσει καὶ τὸν ἕτερον ἀγαπήσει ἑνὸς ἀνθέξεται καὶ τοῦ ἑτέρου καταφρονήσει· οὐ δύνασθε θεῷ δουλεύειν καὶ μαμμωνᾷ
24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Titus 2:15

Ταῦτα λάλει καὶ παρακάλει καὶ ἔλεγχε μετὰ πάσης ἐπιταγῆς· μηδείς σου περιφρονείτω
15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Matthew 25:40

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς βασιλεὺς ἐρεῖ αὐτοῖς Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ἐφ' ὅσον ἐποιήσατε ἑνὶ τούτων τῶν ἀδελφῶν μου τῶν ἐλαχίστων ἐμοὶ ἐποιήσατε
40
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Joel 2:28

וְהָיָה אַֽחֲרֵי-כֵן אֶשְׁפּוֹךְ אֶת-רוּחִי עַל-כָּל-בָּשָׂר וְנִבְּאוּ בְּנֵיכֶם וּבְנֽוֹתֵיכֶם זִקְנֵיכֶם חֲלֹמוֹת יַחֲלֹמוּן בַּחוּרֵיכֶם חֶזְיֹנוֹת יִרְאֽוּ׃
28
And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:

Numbers 16:3

וַיִּֽקָּהֲלוּ עַל-מֹשֶׁה וְעַֽל-אַהֲרֹן וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ אֲלֵהֶם רַב-לָכֶם כִּי כָל-הָֽעֵדָה כֻּלָּם קְדֹשִׁים וּבְתוֹכָם יְהוָה וּמַדּוּעַ תִּֽתְנַשְּׂאוּ עַל-קְהַל יְהוָֽה׃
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And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?

2 Peter 2:10

μάλιστα δὲ τοὺς ὀπίσω σαρκὸς ἐν ἐπιθυμίᾳ μιασμοῦ πορευομένους καὶ κυριότητος καταφρονοῦντας Τολμηταί αὐθάδεις δόξας οὐ τρέμουσιν βλασφημοῦντες
10
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

Philemon 1:10

παρακαλῶ σε περὶ τοῦ ἐμοῦ τέκνου ὃν ἐγέννησα ἐν τοῖς δεσμοῖς μου Ὀνήσιμον
10
I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

Hebrews 3:14

μέτοχοι γὰρ γεγόναμεν τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐάνπερ τὴν ἀρχὴν τῆς ὑποστάσεως μέχρι τέλους βεβαίαν κατάσχωμεν
14
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Ephesians 1:15

Διὰ τοῦτο κἀγώ ἀκούσας τὴν καθ' ὑμᾶς πίστιν ἐν τῷ κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ καὶ τὴν ἀγάπην τὴν εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἁγίους
15
Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
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Grammar T-NPM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 79 English renderings
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Grammar A-APM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
πιστοὺς Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: πιστός · pee-STOSE
In English
In the KJV here: believing
faithful ×38 is faithful ×4 a faithful ×2 believing ×2 is a faithful ×2 and believed ×1 are faithful ×1 believers of ×1
Strong's Definition G4103
faithful, believing, true, believe, believed, …
pistos
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • trusty, faithful
    • of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties
    • "one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust"that can be relied on
    easily persuaded
    • believing, confiding, trusting
    • "in the New Testament one who trusts in God's promises
      • one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead
      • "one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAP-NPM
Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἔχοντες Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἔχω · EH-hoh
In English
In the KJV here: they that have
having ×82 hath ×76 have ×73 had ×39 i have ×33 we have ×33 ye have ×32 he hath ×19
Strong's Definition G2192
have, hath, had, having, hast, …
echō
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • to have, i.e., to hold
    • to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as
    to have i.e., own, possess
    • external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc.
    • "used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship
    to hold one's self or find one's self so and so, to be in such or such a condition"to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to
    • to be closely joined to a person or a thing
Variations 69 forms of this word
Translations 159 English renderings
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Grammar N-APM
Noun — Accusative, masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
δεσπότας Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: δεσπότης · theh-SPOH-tase
In English
In the KJV here: masters
lord ×5 masters ×4 masters to ×1
Strong's Definition G1203
lord, masters
despotēs
an absolute ruler (___%___despot___%___)
  • a master, Lord
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571 no ×60 lest ×33 but ×26 except ×10 neither ×7 at all ×6 him not ×6
Strong's Definition G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 62 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAM-3P
Verb — Present Active, third person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"
καταφρονείτωσαν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: καταφρονέω · ka-ta-froh-NEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: let them despise
despise ×3 despise let ×1 despise let them ×1 despise ye ×1 despisest thou ×1 despising ×1 ye despise ×1
Strong's Definition G2706
despise, despisest, despising
kataphroneō
to think against, i.e., disesteem
  • to contemn, despise, disdain, think little or nothing of
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 7 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
In English
In the KJV here: them because
that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2
Strong's Definition G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Grammar N-NPM
Noun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀδελφοί Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀδελφός · ah-thel-FOSE
In English
In the KJV here: brethren
brethren ×199 brother ×91 and brethren ×11 brothers ×6 the brother ×5 to brother ×5 a brother ×4 brethren of ×2
Strong's Definition G80
brethren, brother, brothers
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
  • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
    • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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In the KJV here: they are
are ×82 they are ×22 there are ×17 are they ×9 there be ×9 they were ×6 be ×3 are they am ×2
Strong's Definition G1526
are, be, were, have, is, …
eisi
they are
  • are, be, were, etc.
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἀλλά · al-LA
In English
In the KJV here: but
but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
    • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Grammar ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: μᾶλλον · MAHL-lone
In English
In the KJV here: rather
more ×30 rather ×30 the more ×10 more and more ×2 so much the more ×2 far ×1 it rather ×1 more than ×1
Strong's Definition G3123
more, rather, to, far, much
mallon
(adverbially) more (in a greater degree)) or rather
  • more, to a greater degree, rather
    • much, by far
    • "rather, sooner"more willingly, more readily, sooner
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 13 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active, third person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "they"
δουλευέτωσαν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Third Number Plural
Dictionary form: δουλεύω · thoo-LEV-oh
In English
In the KJV here: do service
serve ×7 serving ×3 do i serve ×1 do service ×1 doing service ×1 he hath served ×1 is in bondage ×1 serve should ×1
Strong's Definition G1398
serve, bondage, serving, service, served, …
douleuō
to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary)
  • to be a slave, serve, do service
    • of a nation in subjection to other nations
    metaphorically to obey, submit to
    • in a good sense, to yield obedience
    • "in a bad sense, of those who become slaves to some base power, to yield to, give one's self up to
Variations 15 forms of this word
Translations 17 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
In English
In the KJV here: them because
that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2
Strong's Definition G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Grammar A-NPM
Adjective — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
πιστοί Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: πιστός · pee-STOSE
In English
In the KJV here: faithful
faithful ×38 is faithful ×4 a faithful ×2 believing ×2 is a faithful ×2 and believed ×1 are faithful ×1 believers of ×1
Strong's Definition G4103
faithful, believing, true, believe, believed, …
pistos
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
  • trusty, faithful
    • of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties
    • "one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust"that can be relied on
    easily persuaded
    • believing, confiding, trusting
    • "in the New Testament one who trusts in God's promises
      • one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead
      • "one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: they are
are ×82 they are ×22 there are ×17 are they ×9 there be ×9 they were ×6 be ×3 are they am ×2
Strong's Definition G1526
are, be, were, have, is, …
eisi
they are
  • are, be, were, etc.
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar A-NPM
Adjective — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἀγαπητοὶ Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀγαπητός · ah-ga-pay-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: beloved
beloved ×45 dearly beloved ×7 dear ×3 my dearly beloved ×2 wellbeloved ×2 beloved to ×1 they are beloved ×1 wellbeloved unto ×1
Strong's Definition G27
beloved, dear, wellbeloved
agapētos
beloved
  • beloved, esteemed, dear, favorite, worthy of love
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar T-GSF
Definite Article — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τῆς Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
εὐεργεσίας Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: εὐεργεσία · ev-er-geh-SEE-ah
In English
In the KJV here: of benefit
benefit of ×1 the good deed done ×1
Strong's Definition G2108
benefit, done
euergesia
beneficence (genitive case or specially)
  • a good deed, benefit
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Verb — Present Participle Nominative, masculine plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s" the subject — the one doing the action
ἀντιλαμβανόμενοι Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀντιλαμβάνομαι · an-tee-lahm-VA-noh-meh
In English
In the KJV here: partakers
he hath holpen ×1 partakers ×1 to support ×1
Strong's Definition G482
holpen, partakers, support
antilambanomai
to take hold of in turn, i.e., succor; also to participate
  • to lay hold of, hold fast to anything
  • "to take a person or thing in order as it were to be held, to take to, embrace"to help, to be a partaker of, partake of (the benefits of the services rendered by the slaves)
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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In the KJV here: these things
these things ×152 these ×28 thus ×17 that ×7 these words ×6 this ×6 those things ×3 such things ×2
Strong's Definition G5023
things, these, thus, that, words, …
tauta
these things
  • these
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 23 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAM-2S
Verb — Present Active, second person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
δίδασκε Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Second Number Singular
Dictionary form: διδάσκω · thee-THA-skoh
In English
In the KJV here: teach
teaching ×20 taught ×15 teach ×11 to teach ×8 he taught ×6 and taught ×4 teachest ×4 as he taught ×3
Strong's Definition G1321
taught, teach, teaching, teachest, teacheth
didaskō
to teach (in the same broad application)
  • to teach
    • to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, deliver didactic discourses
    • "to be a teacher"to discharge the office of a teacher, conduct one's self as a teacher
    to teach one
    • to impart instruction
    • "instill doctrine into one"the thing taught or enjoined"to explain or expound a thing"to teach one something
Variations 26 forms of this word
Translations 29 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Verb — Present Active, second person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
παρακάλει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Second Number Singular
Dictionary form: παρακαλέω · pa-ra-ka-LEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: exhort
i beseech ×12 besought ×10 exhort ×8 comfort ×6 they besought ×4 and besought ×3 beseech ×3 beseeching ×2
Strong's Definition G3870
besought, beseech, exhort, comforted, comfort, …
parakaleō
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • to call to one's side, call for, summon
  • "to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
    • to admonish, exhort
    • "to beg, entreat, beseech
      • to strive to appease by entreaty
      to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
      • to receive consolation, be comforted
      to encourage, strengthen"exhorting and comforting and encouraging"to instruct, teach
Variations 34 forms of this word
Translations 59 English renderings