2 Corinthians 3:1

Ἀρχόμεθα πάλιν ἑαυτοὺς συνιστάνειν εἴ μὴ χρῄζομεν ὥς τινες συστατικῶν ἐπιστολῶν πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἢ ἐξ ὑμῶν συστατικῶν

Do we begin again to commend ourselves? or need we, as some others, epistles of commendation to you, or letters of commendation from you?

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2 Corinthians 12:11

Γέγονα ἄφρων καυχώμενος· ὑμεῖς με ἠναγκάσατε ἐγὼ γὰρ ὤφειλον ὑφ' ὑμῶν συνίστασθαι· οὐδὲν γὰρ ὑστέρησα τῶν ὑπερ λίαν ἀποστόλων εἰ καὶ οὐδέν εἰμι

I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

2 Corinthians 10:12

Οὐ γὰρ τολμῶμεν ἐγκρῖναι ἢ συγκρῖναι ἑαυτούς τισιν τῶν ἑαυτοὺς συνιστανόντων ἀλλὰ αὐτοὶ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς ἑαυτοὺς μετροῦντες καὶ συγκρίνοντες ἑαυτοὺς ἑαυτοῖς οὐ συνιοῦσιν

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

2 Corinthians 5:12

οὐ γὰρ πάλιν ἑαυτοὺς συνιστάνομεν ὑμῖν ἀλλὰ ἀφορμὴν διδόντες ὑμῖν καυχήματος ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἵνα ἔχητε πρὸς τοὺς ἐν προσώπῳ καυχωμένους καὶ οὐ καρδίᾳ

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

Acts 18:27

βουλομένου δὲ αὐτοῦ διελθεῖν εἰς τὴν Ἀχαΐαν προτρεψάμενοι οἱ ἀδελφοὶ ἔγραψαν τοῖς μαθηταῖς ἀποδέξασθαι αὐτόν ὃς παραγενόμενος συνεβάλετο πολὺ τοῖς πεπιστευκόσιν διὰ τῆς χάριτος·

And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:

1 Corinthians 16:3

ὅταν δὲ παραγένωμαι οὓς ἐὰν δοκιμάσητε δι' ἐπιστολῶν τούτους πέμψω ἀπενεγκεῖν τὴν χάριν ὑμῶν εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ·

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 12:19

Πάλιν δοκεῖτε ὅτι ὑμῖν ἀπολογούμεθα κατένωπιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ λαλοῦμεν· τὰ δὲ πάντα ἀγαπητοί ὑπὲρ τῆς ὑμῶν οἰκοδομῆς

Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.

2 Corinthians 10:8

ἐάν τε γὰρ καὶ περισσότερόν τι καυχήσωμαι περὶ τῆς ἐξουσίας ἡμῶν ἡς ἔδωκεν ὁ κύριος ἡμῖν εἰς οἰκοδομὴν καὶ οὐκ εἰς καθαίρεσιν ὑμῶν οὐκ αἰσχυνθήσομαι

For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:

1 Corinthians 3:10

Κατὰ τὴν χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ τὴν δοθεῖσάν μοι ὡς σοφὸς ἀρχιτέκτων θεμέλιον τέθεικα ἄλλος δὲ ἐποικοδομεῖ ἕκαστος δὲ βλεπέτω πῶς ἐποικοδομεῖ

According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.

1 Corinthians 10:33

καθὼς κἀγὼ πάντα πᾶσιν ἀρέσκω μὴ ζητῶν τὸ ἐμαυτοῦ σύμφερον ἀλλὰ τὸ τῶν πολλῶν ἵνα σωθῶσιν

Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

2 Corinthians 2:17

οὐ γάρ ἐσμεν ὡς οἱ πολλοὶ καπηλεύοντες τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀλλ' ὡς ἐξ εἰλικρινείας ἀλλ' ὡς ἐκ θεοῦ κατενώπιον τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν Χριστῷ λαλοῦμεν

For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of we God speak in Christ.

1 Corinthians 4:15

ἐὰν γὰρ μυρίους παιδαγωγοὺς ἔχητε ἐν Χριστῷ ἀλλ' οὐ πολλοὺς πατέρας· ἐν γὰρ Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ διὰ τοῦ εὐαγγελίου ἐγὼ ὑμᾶς ἐγέννησα

For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel.

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In the KJV here: do we begin

began ×31 and began ×11 he began ×10 beginning ×7 they began ×4 began he ×3 begin ×2 shall begin ×2

Strong's Definition G756

began, begin, beginning, begun, rehearsed

archomai

to commence (in order of time)

to be the first to do (anything), to begin

Variations 18 forms of this word

Translations 22 English renderings

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Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined Dictionary form: πάλιν · PA-leen

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In the KJV here: again

again ×136 it again ×2 again to them ×1 and again ×1 is again ×1 place again ×1

Strong's Definition G3825

again

palin

(adverbially) anew, i.e., (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand

anew, again

renewal or repetition of the action

Variations 2 forms of this word

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Reflexive Pronoun — Accusative, first person masculine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"

ἑαυτοὺς

Speech Reflexive Pronoun Case Accusative Person First Gender Masculine Number Plural

Dictionary form: ἑαυτοῦ · heh-av-TOO

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In the KJV here: ourselves

himself ×95 themselves ×46 yourselves ×27 ourselves ×19 his ×16 their ×14 itself ×7 to himself ×7

Strong's Definition G1438

himself, themselves, yourselves, ourselves, own, …

heautou

(him- her-, it-, them-, my-, thy-, our-, your-)self (selves), etc

himself, herself, itself, themselves

Variations 20 forms of this word

Translations 57 English renderings

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Verb — Present Active ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s"

συνιστάνειν

Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active

Dictionary form: συνιστάω · soon-ee-STA-oh

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In the KJV here: to commend

commendeth ×3 commend ×1 commending ×1 consist ×1 i commend ×1 i make ×1 standing ×1 stood with ×1

Strong's Definition G4921

commend, commendeth, commending, consist, make, …

synistaō

to set together, i.e., (by implication) to introduce (favorably), or (figuratively) to exhibit; intransitively, to stand near, or (figuratively) to constitute

to place together, to set in the same place, to bring or band together

to stand with (or near)

by way of presenting or introducing him

to show, prove, establish, exhibit

to be composed of, consist

Variations 12 forms of this word

Translations 14 English renderings

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Disjunctive Particle

μὴ	Speech Disjunctive Particle

Dictionary form: μή · may

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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, …

mē

(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

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Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person plural 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 "we"

χρῄζομεν

Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Plural

Dictionary form: χρῄζω · HRAY-zoh

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In the KJV here: need we

ye have need ×2 he needeth ×1 need we ×1 she hath need ×1

Strong's Definition G5535

need, needeth

chrēzō

to make (i.e., have) necessity, i.e., be in want of

to have need of, to be in want of

Variations 4 forms of this word

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Grammar CONJ

Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὡς · hose

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In the KJV here: as

as ×295 when ×41 as it were ×16 how ×14 as though ×12 about ×11 even as ×11 like ×7

Strong's Definition G5613

as, when, were, how, about, …

hōs

which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

as, like, even as, etc.

Variations 1 forms of this word

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Indefinite Pronoun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"

τινες

Speech Indefinite Pronoun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural

Dictionary form: τὶς · tees

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In the KJV here: some

any man ×73 some ×67 any ×65 a certain ×55 certain ×52 a man ×31 one ×31 any thing ×25

Strong's Definition G5100

man, certain, some, any, one, …

tis

some or any person or object

a certain, a certain one

Variations 24 forms of this word

Translations 63 English renderings

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Adjective — Genitive, feminine plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"

συστατικῶν

Speech Adjective Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Plural

Dictionary form: συστατικός · soo-sta-tee-KOSE

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In the KJV here: of commendation

commendation ×1 of commendation ×1

Strong's Definition G4956

commendation

systatikos

introductory, i.e., recommendatory

commendatory, introductory

Variations 1 forms of this word

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Grammar N-GPF

Noun — Genitive, feminine plural possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s" plural — usually add "-s"

ἐπιστολῶν

Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Plural

Dictionary form: ἐπιστολή · eh-pee-stoh-LAY

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In the KJV here: others epistles

epistle ×11 letters ×4 letter ×2 a letter ×1 epistle hath made ×1 epistles ×1 his letters ×1 others epistles ×1

Strong's Definition G1992

epistle, letters, letter, epistles

epistolē

a written message

a letter, epistle

Variations 9 forms of this word

Translations 10 English renderings

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Preposition

πρὸς	Speech Preposition

Dictionary form: πρός · prose

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In the KJV here: to

unto ×329 to ×186 with ×40 for ×25 against ×23 among ×20 at ×15 toward ×10

Strong's Definition G4314

unto, to, with, for, against, …

pros

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e., near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e., whither or for which it is predicated)

to the advantage of

Variations 2 forms of this word

Translations 53 English renderings

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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἤ · ay

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In the KJV here: or

or ×256 than ×33 either ×8 or else ×6 nor ×5 and ×3 neither ×3 rather than ×3

Strong's Definition G2228

or, than, either, nor, neither, …

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

either, or, than

Variations 1 forms of this word

Translations 26 English renderings

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Preposition

ἐξ	Speech Preposition

Dictionary form: ἐκ · ek

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In the KJV here: letters 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, …

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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