2 Corinthians 8:17

ὅτι τὴν μὲν παράκλησιν ἐδέξατο σπουδαιότερος δὲ ὑπάρχων αὐθαίρετος ἐξῆλθεν πρὸς ὑμᾶς
For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
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2 Corinthians 8:6

εἰς τὸ παρακαλέσαι ἡμᾶς Τίτον ἵνα καθὼς προενήρξατο οὕτως καὶ ἐπιτελέσῃ εἰς ὑμᾶς καὶ τὴν χάριν ταύτην
6
Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also.

Hebrews 13:22

Παρακαλῶ δὲ ὑμᾶς ἀδελφοί ἀνέχεσθε τοῦ λόγου τῆς παρακλήσεως καὶ γὰρ διὰ βραχέων ἐπέστειλα ὑμῖν
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And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

2 Corinthians 8:10

καὶ γνώμην ἐν τούτῳ δίδωμι· τοῦτο γὰρ ὑμῖν συμφέρει οἵτινες οὐ μόνον τὸ ποιῆσαι ἀλλὰ καὶ τὸ θέλειν προενήρξασθε ἀπὸ πέρυσι·
10
And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.

2 Corinthians 8:8

Οὐ κατ' ἐπιταγὴν λέγω ἀλλὰ διὰ τῆς ἑτέρων σπουδῆς καὶ τὸ τῆς ὑμετέρας ἀγάπης γνήσιον δοκιμάζων·
8
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
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In the KJV here: for
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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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: ὁ · hoh
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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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Disjunctive Particle
μὲν Speech Disjunctive Particle
Dictionary form: μέν · men
In English
In the KJV here: indeed
indeed ×22 verily ×13 truly ×12 a ×2 even ×2 is ×2 of ×2 some ×2
Strong's Definition G3303
indeed, verily, truly, some, of, …
men
properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with G1161 (this one, the former, etc.)
  • truly, certainly, surely, indeed
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 26 English renderings
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Noun — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
παράκλησιν Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: παράκλησις · pa-RA-klay-sees
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In the KJV here: exhortation
consolation ×10 comfort ×5 exhortation ×5 comfort of ×1 consolation a ×1 consolation of ×1 exhortation of ×1 exhortation to ×1
Strong's Definition G3874
consolation, exhortation, comfort, intreaty
paraklēsis
imploration, hortation, solace
  • a calling near, summons, (especially for help)
    • "importation, supplication, entreaty"exhortation, admonition, encouragement"consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
    • thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
    persuasive discourse, stirring address
    • instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 12 English renderings
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Verb — Aorist Middle Deponent Indicative, third person singular the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed" middle in form but active in meaning — translate it actively a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἐδέξατο Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Middle Deponent Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: δέχομαι · THEH-hoh-meh
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In the KJV here: he accepted
receiveth ×8 receive ×7 received ×6 shall receive ×5 he that receiveth ×4 receive shall ×4 take ×3 had received ×2
Strong's Definition G1209
receive, received, receiveth, take, took, …
dechomai
to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
  • to take with the hand
    • to take hold of, take up
    to take up, receive
    • used of a place receiving one
      • "to receive or grant access to, a visitor, not to refuse intercourse or friendship
      • to receive hospitality
        • "to receive into one's family to bring up or educate
      of the thing offered in speaking, teaching, instructing
      • to receive favorably, give ear to, embrace, make one's own, approve, not to reject
      to receive, i.e., to take upon one's self, sustain, bear, endure
    to receive, get
    • to learn
Variations 19 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
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Adjective — Nominative Comparative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action comparative — try "more ___" or "___er"
σπουδαιότερος Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular Degree Comparative
Dictionary form: σπουδαῖος · spoo-THEH-ose
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In the KJV here: more forward
diligent ×1 more forward ×1
Strong's Definition G4705
diligent, forward
spoudaios
prompt, energetic, earnest
  • active, diligent, zealous, earnest
    • "very diligent
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
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In the KJV here: but
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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Verb — Present Active Participle Nominative, masculine singular 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
ὑπάρχων Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Participle Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ὑπάρχω · hoo-PAHR-hoh
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In the KJV here: being
being ×11 is ×3 to be ×3 was ×3 were ×3 be ×2 after ×1 and was ×1
Strong's Definition G5225
being, was, be, were, is, …
hyparchō
to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as an auxiliary to a principal (verb)
  • to begin below, to make a beginning
    • to begin
    to come forth, hence to be there, be ready, be at hand"to be
Variations 13 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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Adjective — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
αὐθαίρετος Speech Adjective Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐθαίρετος · av-THEH-reh-tose
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In the KJV here: of his own accord
of his own accord ×1 they were willing of themselves ×1
Strong's Definition G830
accord, themselves
authairetos
self-chosen, i.e., (by implication) voluntary
  • voluntary, of free choice, of one's own accord
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 2 English renderings
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Verb — Active Indicative, third person singular the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
ἐξῆλθεν Speech Verb Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἐξέρχομαι · eks-ER-hoh-meh
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In the KJV here: he went
went out ×16 he went out ×10 went forth ×10 went ×9 came ×8 they went out ×8 came out ×6 departed ×6
Strong's Definition G1831
out, forth, went, came, departed, …
exerchomai
to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • to go or come forth of
    • with mention of the place out of which one goes, or the point from which he departs
      • of those who leave a place of their own accord
        • "of those who are expelled or cast out
    metaphorically
    • to go out of an assembly, i.e., forsake it
      • "to come forth from physically, arise from, to be born of"to go forth from one's power, escape from it in safety"to come forth (from privacy) into the world, before the public, (of those who by novelty of opinion attract attention)"of things
      • of reports, rumours, messages, precepts
        • "to be made known, declared"to be spread, to be proclaimed"to come forth
        • emitted as from the heart or the mouth
          • "to flow forth from the body"to emanate, issue
          • used of a sudden flash of lightning
            • "used of a thing vanishing"used of a hope which has disappeared
Variations 44 forms of this word
Translations 108 English renderings
Went out
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Preposition
πρὸς Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: πρός · prose
In English
In the KJV here: unto
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
    • "at, near, by"to, towards, with, with regard to
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 53 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
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