2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
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διὸ εὐδοκῶ ἐν ἀσθενείαις ἐν ὕβρεσιν ἐν ἀνάγκαις ἐν διωγμοῖς ἐν στενοχωρίαις ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ· ὅταν γὰρ ἀσθενῶ τότε δυνατός εἰμι
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι ἀλλ' οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι ἀπορούμενοι ἀλλ' οὐκ ἐξαπορούμενοι
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
ἐν κόπῳ καὶ μόχθῳ ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις πολλάκις ἐν λιμῷ καὶ δίψει ἐν νηστείαις πολλάκις ἐν ψύχει καὶ γυμνότητι·
In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
ἄχρι τῆς ἄρτι ὥρας καὶ πεινῶμεν καὶ διψῶμεν καὶ γυμνητεύομεν καὶ κολαφιζόμεθα καὶ ἀστατοῦμεν
Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;
τίς ἡμᾶς χωρίσει ἀπὸ τῆς ἀγάπης τοῦ Χριστοῦ θλῖψις ἢ στενοχωρία ἢ διωγμὸς ἢ λιμὸς ἢ γυμνότης ἢ κίνδυνος ἢ μάχαιρα
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
οὐ μόνον δέ ἀλλὰ καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν εἰδότες ὅτι ἡ θλῖψις ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
οὐχ ὅτι καθ' ὑστέρησιν λέγω ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔμαθον ἐν οἷς εἰμι αὐτάρκης εἶναι
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
τίς οὖν ἐστιν Παῦλος τίς δέ Ἀπολλῶς ἀλλ' ἢ διάκονοι δι' ὧν ἐπιστεύσατε καὶ ἑκάστῳ ὡς ὁ κύριος ἔδωκεν
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?
ὃς καὶ ἱκάνωσεν ἡμᾶς διακόνους καινῆς διαθήκης οὐ γράμματος ἀλλὰ πνεύματος· τὸ γὰρ γράμμα ἀποκτείνει τὸ δὲ πνεῦμα ζῳοποιεῖ
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
τὰ μὲν σημεῖα τοῦ ἀποστόλου κατειργάσθη ἐν ὑμῖν ἐν πάσῃ ὑπομονῇ ἐν σημείοις καὶ τέρασιν καὶ δυνάμεσιν
Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
בֵּין הָאוּלָם וְלַמִּזְבֵּחַ יִבְכּוּ הַכֹּהֲנִים מְשָׁרְתֵי יְהוָה וְֽיֹאמְרוּ חוּסָה יְהוָה עַל-עַמֶּךָ וְאַל-תִּתֵּן נַחֲלָתְךָ לְחֶרְפָּה לִמְשָׁל-בָּם גּוֹיִם לָמָּה יֹאמְרוּ בָֽעַמִּים אַיֵּה אֱלֹהֵיהֶֽם׃
Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?
ὅτι ἐτήρησας τὸν λόγον τῆς ὑπομονῆς μου κἀγώ σε τηρήσω ἐκ τῆς ὥρας τοῦ πειρασμοῦ τῆς μελλούσης ἔρχεσθαι ἐπὶ τῆς οἰκουμένης ὅλης πειράσαι τοὺς κατοικοῦντας ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Οὕτως ἡμᾶς λογιζέσθω ἄνθρωπος ὡς ὑπηρέτας Χριστοῦ καὶ οἰκονόμους μυστηρίων θεοῦ
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Ἐγὼ Ἰωάννης ὁ καὶ ἀδελφὸς ὑμῶν καὶ συγκοινωνὸς ἐν τῇ θλίψει καὶ ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ καὶ ὑπομονῇ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐγενόμην ἐν τῇ νήσῳ τῇ καλουμένῃ Πάτμῳ διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ διὰ τὴν μαρτυρίαν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
I John, who am also your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Μακροθυμήσατε οὖν ἀδελφοί ἕως τῆς παρουσίας τοῦ κυρίου ἰδού ὁ γεωργὸς ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς γῆς μακροθυμῶν ἐπ' αὐτῷ ἕως ἂν λάβῃ ὑετὸν πρώϊμον καὶ ὄψιμον
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
Σὺ δὲ παρηκολούθηκάς μου τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ἀγωγῇ τῇ προθέσει τῇ πίστει τῇ μακροθυμίᾳ τῇ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ὑπομονῇ
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
σωθήσεται δὲ διὰ τῆς τεκνογονίας ἐὰν μείνωσιν ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ καὶ ἁγιασμῷ μετὰ σωφροσύνης·
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
συνίστησιν δὲ τὴν ἑαυτοῦ ἀγάπην εἰς ἡμᾶς ὁ θεὸς ὅτι ἔτι ἁμαρτωλῶν ὄντων ἡμῶν Χριστὸς ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν ἀπέθανεν
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
ἐν πάσῃ δυνάμει δυναμούμενοι κατὰ τὸ κράτος τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ εἰς πᾶσαν ὑπομονὴν καὶ μακροθυμίαν μετὰ χαρᾶς
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί νουθετεῖτε τοὺς ἀτάκτους παραμυθεῖσθε τοὺς ὀλιγοψύχους ἀντέχεσθε τῶν ἀσθενῶν μακροθυμεῖτε πρὸς πάντας
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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2 Corinthians 6:4
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
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
A-DSN
Adjective — Dative, neuter singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| παντὶ | Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Neuter Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: all
all ×666
all things ×143
every ×110
of all ×43
whosoever ×34
to all ×24
every one ×16
them all ×10
Strong's Definition
G3956
all, every, things, whosoever, one, …
pas
all, any, every, the whole
- individually
- each, every, any, all, the whole, everyone, all things, everything
- some of all types
Variations
27 forms of this word
Translations
90 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: things approving
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 comprehend
- to show, prove, establish, exhibit
- to be composed of, consist
Variations
12 forms of this word
Translations
14 English renderings
Grammar
F-1APM
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 |
In English
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
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ὡς
· hose
In English
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
Translations
61 English renderings
Grammar
N-GSM
Noun — Genitive, masculine singular
possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
| θεοῦ | Speech Noun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: of god
god ×691
god of ×296
of god ×183
god to ×25
god unto ×19
gods ×17
god ×9
to god ×8
Strong's Definition
G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
- a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities "the Godhead, trinity
- God the Father, the first person in the trinity "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
- refers to the things of God "his counsels, interests, things due to him
- God's representative or viceregent
- of magistrates and judges
Variations
16 forms of this word
Translations
72 English renderings
Grammar
N-NPM
Noun — Nominative, masculine plural
the subject — the one doing the action
plural — usually add "-s"
| διάκονοι | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: the ministers
minister ×7
a minister ×4
ministers ×3
the minister ×3
servant ×2
the ministers ×2
a servant ×1
able ministers ×1
Strong's Definition
G1249
minister, ministers, servant, servants, deacons
diakonos
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
- one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master, a servant, attendant, minister
- the servant of a king "a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to him by the church, cares for the affairs of the church"a waiter, one who serves food and drink
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
15 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
N-DSF
Noun — Dative, feminine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| ὑπομονῇ | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: patience
patience ×23
patience of ×3
let patience ×1
of patience ×1
patient continuance ×1
the enduring ×1
the patience ×1
waiting ×1
Strong's Definition
G5281
patience, waiting, continuance, enduring
hypomonē
cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
- steadfastness, constancy, endurance
- in the New Testament the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings "patiently, and steadfastly
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Grammar
A-DSF
Adjective — Dative, feminine singular
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
| πολλῇ | Speech Adjective Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Singular |
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
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
N-DPF
Noun — Dative, feminine plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| θλίψεσιν | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: afflictions
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
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
N-DPF
Noun — Dative, feminine plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| ἀνάγκαις | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: necessities
necessity ×5
distress ×3
necessities ×2
is there must also of necessity ×1
must needs ×1
necessary that ×1
needeth ×1
needful ×1
Strong's Definition
G318
necessity, needs, distress, necessities, needeth, …
anankē
constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress
- necessity, imposed either by the circumstances, or by law of duty regarding to one's advantage, custom, argument "calamity, distress, straits
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
11 English renderings
Grammar
PREP
Preposition
| ἐν | Speech Preposition |
In English
In the KJV here: in
in ×1760
with ×144
by ×138
among ×111
at ×100
on ×44
through ×37
is in ×27
Strong's Definition
G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
- in, by, with
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
149 English renderings
Grammar
N-DPF
Noun — Dative, feminine plural
the indirect object, or the means — try "to / for ___" or "by / with ___"
plural — usually add "-s"
| στενοχωρίαις | Speech Noun Case Dative Gender Feminine Number Plural |
In English
In the KJV here: distresses
distresses ×2
anguish ×1
distress ×1
Strong's Definition
G4730
distresses, anguish, distress
stenochōria
narrowness of room, i.e., (figuratively) calamity
- narrowness of place, a narrow place "metaphorically dire calamity, extreme affliction
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings