Romans 15:20
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
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ἡμεῖς δὲ οὐχι εἰς τὰ ἄμετρα καυχησόμεθα ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὸ μέτρον τοῦ κανόνος οὗ ἐμέρισεν ἡμῖν ὁ θεὸς μέτρου ἐφικέσθαι ἄχρι καὶ ὑμῶν
But we will not boast of things without measure, our but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you.
θεοῦ γάρ ἐσμεν συνεργοί θεοῦ γεώργιον θεοῦ οἰκοδομή ἐστε
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
ἐποικοδομηθέντες ἐπὶ τῷ θεμελίῳ τῶν ἀποστόλων καὶ προφητῶν ὄντος ἀκρογωνιαίου αὐτοῦ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
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Romans 15:20
Grammar
ADV
Greek: Adverb Or Adverb And Particle Combined
Dictionary form:
οὕτω
· HOO-toh
In English
In the KJV here: so
so ×147
even so ×14
thus ×14
likewise ×5
on this wise ×5
after this manner ×3
and so ×2
after that ×1
Strong's Definition
G3779
so, thus, wise, likewise, manner, …
houtō
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
- in this manner, thus, so
Variations
2 forms of this word
Translations
27 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
δέ
· theh
In English
In the KJV here: yea
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
Grammar
V-PNP-ASM
Verb — Present Participle Accusative, masculine singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
a verbal adjective — try "___ing" or "the one who ___s"
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| φιλοτιμούμενον | Speech Verb Tense Present Mood Participle Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: have i strived
have i strived ×1
that ye study ×1
we labour ×1
Strong's Definition
G5389
labour, strived, study
philotimeomai
to be fond of honor, i.e., emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
- to be fond of honor
- to be actuated by love of honor "from a love of honor to strive to bring something to pass
- to strive earnestly, make it one's aim
Variations
3 forms of this word
Translations
3 English renderings
Grammar
V-PMN
Verb — Present Middle
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject acts on or for itself — "he ___s himself" / "he ___s for himself"
| εὐαγγελίζεσθαι | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Middle |
In English
In the KJV here: to preach the gospel
preaching ×5
to preach the gospel ×5
and preached ×2
he preached ×2
preach ×2
preached the gospel ×2
and bring glad tidings ×1
and preach ×1
Strong's Definition
G2097
gospel, preached, preach, preaching, tidings, …
euangelizō
to announce good news (___%___evangelize___%___) especially the gospel
- to bring good news, to announce glad tidings
- used in the Old Testament of any kind of good news
- of the joyful tidings of God's kindness, in particular, of the Messianic blessings
- instruct (men) concerning the things that pertain to Christian salvation
Variations
28 forms of this word
Translations
43 English renderings
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| οὐχ | Speech Particle More Negative |
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
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ὅπου
· HOH-poo
In English
In the KJV here: where
where ×57
whither ×8
wheresoever ×6
whithersoever ×5
whereas ×2
even where ×1
in what place soever ×1
thee whither ×1
Strong's Definition
G3699
where, whither, wheresoever, whithersoever, whereas, …
hopou
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
- where, whereas
Variations
1 forms of this word
Translations
8 English renderings
Where
Grammar
V-API-3S
Verb — Aorist Passive Indicative, third person singular
the action as a single whole, usually past — try "he ___ed"
the subject receives the action — "he is ___ed"
a statement of fact — "he ___s"
the built-in subject is "he / she / it"
| ὠνομάσθη | Speech Verb Tense Aorist Voice Passive Mood Indicative Person Third Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: was named
he named ×1
is named ×1
named he ×1
named is ×1
named let it ×1
nameth ×1
that is called ×1
that is named ×1
Strong's Definition
G3687
named, nameth, call, called
onomazō
to name, i.e., assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess
- to name
- to name, to utter, to make mention of the name "to name
- give name to, one "be named
- to bear the name of a person or thing
Variations
8 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
N-NSM-T
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular
the subject — the one doing the action
| Χριστός | Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular More Title |
In English
In the KJV here: christ
christ ×449
christ of ×51
of christ ×31
christs ×6
christs sake ×3
are christs ×2
is christ ×2
to christ ×2
Strong's Definition
G5547
christ, christs
christos
anointed
anointed, i.e., the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God "anointed
Variations
15 forms of this word
Translations
31 English renderings
Grammar
CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle
Dictionary form:
ἵνα
· HEE-na
In English
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
Grammar
PRT-N
Particle
| μὴ | Speech Particle More Negative |
In English
In the KJV here: lest
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
Translations
62 English renderings
In English
In the KJV here: upon
on ×186
upon ×153
in ×117
over ×48
unto ×46
to ×41
at ×40
against ×37
Strong's Definition
G1909
on, upon, in, over, unto, …
epi
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc
- upon, on, at, by, before "of position, on, at, by, over, against"to, over, on, at, across, against
Variations
5 forms of this word
Translations
77 English renderings
Grammar
A-ASM
Adjective — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| ἀλλότριον | Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: another mans
another mans ×3
other mens ×2
strangers ×2
a strange ×1
a stranger ×1
in a strange country ×1
is another mans ×1
of others ×1
Strong's Definition
G245
mans, strangers, mens, others, strange, …
allotrios
another's, i.e., not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile
- belonging to another "foreign, strange, not of one's own family, alien, an enemy
Variations
6 forms of this word
Translations
10 English renderings
Grammar
N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular
the direct object — the one receiving the action
| θεμέλιον | Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: foundation
foundation ×7
foundations ×4
the foundation ×4
a foundation ×1
Strong's Definition
G2310
foundation, foundations
themelios
something put down, i.e., a substruction (of a building, etc.), (literally or figuratively)
- laid down as a foundation, the foundation (of a building, wall, city) "metaphorically the foundations, beginnings, first principals
- of institution or system of truth
Variations
7 forms of this word
Translations
4 English renderings
Grammar
V-PAS-1S
Verb — Present Active Subjunctive, first person singular
ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
the subject does the action — "he ___s"
a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___"
the built-in subject is "I"
| οἰκοδομῶ | Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person First Number Singular |
In English
In the KJV here: i should build
built ×6
builders ×5
edifieth ×3
to build ×3
build ×2
buildest ×2
edify ×2
i will build ×2
Strong's Definition
G3618
build, built, builders, edifieth, edify, …
oikodomeō
to be a house-builder, i.e., construct or (figuratively) confirm
- to build a house, erect a building
- to build (up from the foundation) "to restore by building, to rebuild, repair
- to found, establish "to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, grace, virtue, holiness, blessedness"to grow in wisdom and piety
Variations
21 forms of this word
Translations
21 English renderings