2 Corinthians 2:4

For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.
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2 Corinthians 7:12

ἄρα εἰ καὶ ἔγραψα ὑμῖν οὐχ εἵνεκεν τοῦ ἀδικήσαντος οὐδὲ εἵνεκεν τοῦ ἀδικηθέντος ἀλλ' εἵνεκεν τοῦ φανερωθῆναι τὴν σπουδὴν ὑμῶν τὴν ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἐνώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ
12
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our you care for in the sight of God might appear unto you.

Proverbs 27:5

טוֹבָה תּוֹכַחַת מְגֻלָּה מֵֽאַהֲבָה מְסֻתָּֽרֶת׃
5
Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Leviticus 19:17

לֹֽא-תִשְׂנָא אֶת-אָחִיךָ בִּלְבָבֶךָ הוֹכֵחַ תּוֹכִיחַ אֶת-עֲמִיתֶךָ וְלֹֽא-תִשָּׂא עָלָיו חֵֽטְא׃
17
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Luke 19:41

Καὶ ὡς ἤγγισεν ἰδὼν τὴν πόλιν ἔκλαυσεν ἐπ' αὐτή
41
And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

2 Corinthians 7:8

ὅτι εἰ καὶ ἐλύπησα ὑμᾶς ἐν τῇ ἐπιστολῇ οὐ μεταμέλομαι· εἰ καὶ μετεμελόμην βλέπω γὰρ ὅτι ἐπιστολὴ ἐκείνη εἰ καὶ πρὸς ὥραν ἐλύπησεν ὑμᾶς
8
For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

Philippians 3:18

πολλοὶ γὰρ περιπατοῦσιν οὓς πολλάκις ἔλεγον ὑμῖν νῦν δὲ καὶ κλαίων λέγω τοὺς ἐχθροὺς τοῦ σταυροῦ τοῦ Χριστοῦ
18
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Psalms 119:136

פַּלְגֵי-מַיִם יָרְדוּ עֵינָי עַל לֹא-שָׁמְרוּ תוֹרָתֶֽךָ׃
136
Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

2 Corinthians 11:2

ζηλῶ γὰρ ὑμᾶς θεοῦ ζήλῳ ἡρμοσάμην γὰρ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἀνδρὶ παρθένον ἁγνὴν παραστῆσαι τῷ Χριστῷ·
2
For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Romans 9:2

ὅτι λύπη μοί ἐστιν μεγάλη καὶ ἀδιάλειπτος ὀδύνη τῇ καρδίᾳ μου
2
That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.

2 Corinthians 12:15

ἐγὼ δὲ ἥδιστα δαπανήσω καὶ ἐκδαπανηθήσομαι ὑπὲρ τῶν ψυχῶν ὑμῶν εἰ καὶ περισσοτέρως ὑμᾶς ἀγαπῶν ἧττον ἀγαπῶμαι
15
And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.

Jeremiah 13:15

שִׁמְעוּ וְהַאֲזִינוּ אַל-תִּגְבָּהוּ כִּי יְהוָה דִּבֵּֽר׃
15
Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐκ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐκ · ek
In English
In the KJV here: out of
of ×369 from ×180 out of ×115 by ×50 on ×34 with ×24 out ×12 in ×8
Strong's Definition G1537
of, from, by, on, out, …
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • out of, from, by, away from
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 65 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr
In English
In the KJV here: for
for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2
Strong's Definition G1063
for, because, what, and, yet, …
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Grammar A-GSF
Adjective — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
πολλῆς Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: πολύς · poh-LOOS
In English
In the KJV here: much
many ×159 much ×66 great ×37 many things ×19 a great ×16 of many ×13 greatly ×4 with many ×4
Strong's Definition G4183
many, much, great, things, greatly, …
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
Variations 27 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
θλίψεως Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: θλῖψις · THLEE-psees
In English
In the KJV here: affliction
tribulation ×17 affliction ×10 afflictions ×5 tribulations ×3 trouble ×3 afflicted ×1 afflictions of ×1 anguish ×1
Strong's Definition G2347
tribulation, affliction, afflictions, tribulations, trouble, …
thlipsis
pressure (literally or figuratively)
  • a pressing, pressing together, pressure
  • "metaphorically oppression, affliction, tribulation, distress, straits
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 12 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 N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
συνοχῆς Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: συνοχή · soon-oh-HAY
In English
In the KJV here: anguish
anguish ×1 distress ×1
Strong's Definition G4928
anguish, distress
synochē
restraint, i.e., (figuratively) anxiety
  • a holding together, a narrowing
  • "the contracting part of a way"metaphorically straits, distress, anguish
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Grammar N-GSF
Noun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
καρδίας Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: καρδία · kahr-THEE-ah
In English
In the KJV here: of heart
heart ×66 hearts ×48 heart of ×5 of heart ×5 in heart ×4 heart to ×3 an heart ×2 heart in ×2
Strong's Definition G2588
heart, hearts
kardia
the heart, i.e., (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
  • the heart
    • that organ in the animal body which is the center of the circulation of the blood, and hence was regarded as the seat of physical life
    • "denotes the center of all physical and spiritual life
      • the vigour and sense of physical life
      • "the center and seat of spiritual life
        • the soul or mind, as it is the fountain and seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavors
        • "of the understanding, the faculty and seat of the intelligence"of the will and character"of the soul so far as it is affected and stirred in a bad way or good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions
      of the middle or central or inmost part of anything, even though inanimate
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAI-1S
Verb — Active Indicative, first person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
ἔγραψα Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: γράφω · GRA-foh
In English
In the KJV here: i wrote
it is written ×60 written ×25 write ×16 i write ×13 to write ×10 i have written ×8 wrote ×7 is written ×6
Strong's Definition G1125
written, write, wrote, writing, describeth
graphō
to ___%___grave___%___, especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • to write, with reference to the form of the letters
    • to delineate (or form) letters on a tablet, parchment, paper, or other material
    to write, with reference to the contents of the writing
    • to express in written characters
    • "to commit to writing (things not to be forgotten), write down, record"used of those things which stand written in the sacred books (of the Old Testament)"to write to one, i.e., by writing (in a written epistle) to give information, directions
    to fill with writing"to draw up in writing, compose
Variations 35 forms of this word
Translations 51 English renderings
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In the KJV here: unto you
unto you ×303 you ×222 to you ×33 ye ×13 for you ×12 be unto you ×9 with you ×5 your ×5
Strong's Definition G5213
you, ye, your, yourselves, cause
hymin
to (with or by) you
  • you
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 20 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
διὰ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: διά · thee-AH
In English
In the KJV here: with
by ×233 for ×92 through ×88 therefore ×39 because ×35 with ×15 because of ×14 wherefore ×11
Strong's Definition G1223
by, for, through, because, therefore, …
dia
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • through
    • of place
      • with
      • "in
      of time
      • throughout
      • "during
      of means
      • by
      • "by the means of
    through
    • the ground or reason by which something is or is not done
      • by reason of
      • "on account of"because of for this reason"therefore"on this account
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 75 English renderings
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Grammar A-GPN
Adjective — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
πολλῶν Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: πολύς · poh-LOOS
In English
In the KJV here: many
many ×159 much ×66 great ×37 many things ×19 a great ×16 of many ×13 greatly ×4 with many ×4
Strong's Definition G4183
many, much, great, things, greatly, …
polys
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • many, much, large
Variations 27 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar N-GPN
Noun — Genitive, neuter plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"
δακρύων Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: δάκρυ · THA-kroo
In English
In the KJV here: tears
tears ×9 tears with ×1 with tears ×1
Strong's Definition G1144
tears
dakry
a tear
  • a tear
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
οὐχ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἵνα · HEE-na
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×519 to ×63 lest ×19 for to ×4 for ×3 that that ×3 him that ×2 him to ×2
Strong's Definition G2443
that, to, lest, for, so, …
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that, in order that, so that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 37 English renderings
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Grammar V-APS-2P
Verb — Aorist Passive Subjunctive, second person plural the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
λυπηθῆτε Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Subjunctive Person Second Number Plural
Dictionary form: λυπέω · loo-PEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: ye should be grieved
grieved ×2 sorrowful ×2 they were sorry ×2 to be sorrowful ×2 ye were made sorry ×2 grieve ×1 have caused grief ×1 he hath grieved ×1
Strong's Definition G3076
sorry, sorrowful, grieved, sorrowed, heaviness, …
lypeō
to distress; reflexively or passively, to be sad
  • to make sorrowful
  • "to affect with sadness, cause grief, to throw into sorrow"to grieve, offend"to make one uneasy, cause him a scruple
Variations 19 forms of this word
Translations 21 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 T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative 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-ASF
Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἀγάπην Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀγάπη · ah-GA-pay
In English
In the KJV here: love
love ×72 charity ×26 love of ×4 of love ×2 charitably ×1 dear ×1 feasts of charity ×1 love in ×1
Strong's Definition G26
love, charity, dear, loves, charitably
agapē
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • brotherly love, affection, good will, love, benevolence
  • "love feasts
Variations 6 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἵνα · HEE-na
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×519 to ×63 lest ×19 for to ×4 for ×3 that that ×3 him that ×2 him to ×2
Strong's Definition G2443
that, to, lest, for, so, …
hina
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • that, in order that, so that
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 37 English renderings
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Grammar V-2AAS-2P
Verb — Active Subjunctive, second person plural the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"
γνῶτε Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person Second Number Plural
Dictionary form: γινώσκω · gee-NOH-skoh
In English
In the KJV here: ye might know
know ×19 knew ×17 knoweth ×12 ye know ×9 we know ×8 have known ×6 to know ×6 i know ×5
Strong's Definition G1097
know, known, knew, knoweth, perceived, …
ginōskō
to ___%___know___%___ (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • to learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of perceive, feel
    • to become known
    to know, understand, perceive, have knowledge of
    • to understand
    • "to know
    Jewish idiom for sexual intercourse between a man and a woman"to become acquainted with, to know
Variations 60 forms of this word
Translations 107 English renderings
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Grammar R-ASF
Relative Pronoun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἣν Speech Relative Pronoun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὅς · hose
In English
In the KJV here: which
which ×356 whom ×202 that ×137 who ×85 whose ×46 whosoever ×46 what ×40 to whom ×32
Strong's Definition G3739
which, whom, that, who, whose, …
hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • who, which, what, that
Variations 8 forms of this word
Translations 153 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAI-1S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "I"
ἔχω Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔχω · EH-hoh
In English
In the KJV here: i 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 ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: περισσοτέρως · peh-rees-soh-TEH-rose
In English
In the KJV here: more abundantly
more abundant ×2 more abundantly ×2 the more abundantly ×2 exceedingly ×1 more exceedingly ×1 more frequent ×1 much more ×1 the more earnest ×1
Strong's Definition G4056
abundantly, exceedingly, abundant, earnest, frequent, …
perissoterōs
more superabundantly
  • more abundantly
  • "more in a greater degree"more earnestly, more exceedingly"especially, above others
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 10 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
εἰς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: εἰς · ees
In English
In the KJV here: unto
into ×560 to ×325 unto ×204 for ×140 in ×127 on ×57 toward ×27 against ×26
Strong's Definition G1519
into, to, unto, for, in, …
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 104 English renderings
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In the KJV here: you
you ×360 ye ×36 that ye ×5 your ×5 your sakes ×5 unto you ×4 of you ×3 you-ward ×3
Strong's Definition G5209
you, ye, your, you-ward
hymas
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
  • you
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 21 English renderings