I beseech [π α ρ α κ α λ ω]. See on consolation, Luke 6:24. By the mercies [δ ι α τ ω ν ο ι κ τ ι ρ μ ω ν]. By, not as an adjuration, but as presenting the motive for obedience. I use the compassion of God to move you to present, etc. Present. See on ch. Romans 6:13. It is the technical term for p... [ Continue Reading ]
Conformed - transformed [σ υ σ χ η μ α τ ι ζ ε σ θ ε - μ ε τ α μ ο ρ φ ο υ σ θ ε]. See on was transfigured, Matthew 17:2. For conformed to, Rev., correctly, fashioned according to. Mind [ν ο ο ς]. See on ch. Romans 7:23. Agreeing with reasonable service. That good and acceptable and perfect will.... [ Continue Reading ]
Not to think, etc. The play upon fronein to think and its compounds is very noticeable. " Not to be high - minded (hyperphronein) above what he ought to be minded (phronein), but to be minded (phronein) unto the being sober - minded (sophronein). See on 1 Peter 4:7. The measure of faith [μ ε τ ρ ο... [ Continue Reading ]
Office [π ρ α ξ ι ν]. Lit., mode of acting.... [ Continue Reading ]
Being many [ο ι π ο λ λ ο ι]. Lit., the many. Rev., better, who are many. Every one [τ ο δ ε κ α θ ε ι ς]. The literal phrase can only be rendered awkwardly : and as to what is true according to one; i e., individually, severally. Compare, for a similar phrase, Mark 14:19; John 8:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
Prophecy. See on prophet, Luke 7:26. In the New Testament, as in the Old, the prominent idea is not prediction, but the inspired delivery of warning, exhortation, instruction, judging, and making manifest the secrets of the heart. See 1 Corinthians 14:3; 1 Corinthians 14:24; 1 Corinthians 14:25. The... [ Continue Reading ]
Ministering [δ ι α κ ο ν ι α]. Let us wait on is supplied. Lit., or ministry in our ministry. The word appears in the New Testament always in connection with the service of the Christian Church, except Luke 10:40, of Martha's serving; Hebrews 1:14, of the ministry of angels, and 2 Corinthians 3:7, o... [ Continue Reading ]
Exhortation. Aimed at the heart and will. See on consolation, Luke 6:24. Compare 1 Corinthians 14:3; Acts 4:36, where Rev. gives son of exhortation. He that giveth [ο μ ε τ α δ ι δ ο υ ς]. Earthly possessions. The preposition meta indicates sharing with. He that imparteth. Compare Ephesians 4:28; L... [ Continue Reading ]
Love [η α γ α π η]. The article has the force of your. See on loveth, John 5:20. Without dissimulation [α ν υ π ο κ ρ ι τ ο ς]. Rev., without hypocrisy. See on hypocrites, Matthew 23:13. Abhor [α π ο σ τ υ γ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Lit., abhorring. The only simple verb for hate in the New Testament is misew.... [ Continue Reading ]
Be kindly affectioned [φ ι λ ο σ τ ο ρ γ ο ι]. Only here in the New Testament. From stergw to love, which denotes peculiarly a natural affection, a sentiment innate and peculiar to men as men, as distinguished from the love of desire, called out by circumstance. Hence of the natural love of kindred,... [ Continue Reading ]
Slothful [ο κ ν η ρ ο ι]. From ojknew to delay. In business [τ η σ π ο υ δ η]. Wrong. Render, as Rev., in diligence; see on ver. 8. Luther, "in regard to zeal be not lazy." Fervent [ζ ε ο ν τ ε ς]. See on Acts 18:25. The Lord [τ ω κ υ ρ ι ω]. Some texts read kairw the time or opportunity, but the... [ Continue Reading ]
Continuing instant [π ρ ο σ κ α ρ τ ε ρ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Compare Acts 1:4; Acts 6:4. Rev., steadfastly for instant, which has lost its original sense of urgent (Latin, instare to press upon). Thus Latimer : "I preached at the instant request of a curate." Compare A. V., Luke 7:4; Acts 26:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
Distributing [κ ο ι ν ω ν ο υ ν τ ε ς]. Rev., communicating to. The meaning is sharing in the necessities; taking part in them as one's own. So Romans 14:27; 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 John 1:11; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Peter 4:13. See on partners, Luke 5:10; fellowship, Acts 2:42; 1 John 1:3;... [ Continue Reading ]
Bless [ε υ λ ο γ ε ι τ ε]. See on blessed, 1 Peter 1:3. Them that persecute [τ ο υ ς δ ι ω κ ο ν τ α ς]. See on John 5:16. It has been suggested that the verb pursuing in ver. 13 may have suggested the persecutors here. Pursue hospitality toward the brethren as the wicked pursue them. Curse not. P... [ Continue Reading ]
Condescend to men of low estate [τ ο ι ς τ α π ε ι ν ο ι ς σ υ ν α π α γ ο μ ε ν ο ι]. Rev., to things that are lowly. Toiv tapeinoiv to the lowly may mean either lowly men or lowly things. The verb literally means being carried off along with; hence yielding or submitting to, and so condescending.... [ Continue Reading ]
Provide [π ρ ο ν ο ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. The A. V. uses provide in its earlier and more literal meaning of taking thought in advance. This has been mostly merged in the later meaning of furnish, so that the translation conveys the sense of providing honestly for ourselves and our families. Better, as Rev.... [ Continue Reading ]
If it be possible. Not if you can, but if others will allow. The phrase is explained by as much as lieth in you [τ ο ε ξ υ μ ω ν], lit., as to that which proceeds from you, or depends on you. "All your part is to be peace" (Alford).... [ Continue Reading ]
Give place unto wrath [δ ο τ ε τ ο π ο ν τ η ο ρ γ η]. Wrath has the article : the wrath, referring to the divine wrath. Give place is give room for it to work. Do not get in its way, as you will do by taking vengeance into your own hands. Hence as Rev., in margin, and American Rev., in text, give p... [ Continue Reading ]
Feed [ψ ω μ ι ζ ε]. See on sop, John 13:26. The citation from Proverbs 25:21; Proverbs 25:22, closely follows both Hebrew and Septuagint. Shalt heap [σ ω ρ ε υ σ ε ι ς]. Only here and 2 Timothy 3:6. Coals of fire. Many explain : The memory of the wrong awakened in your enemy by your kindness, shall... [ Continue Reading ]