Paul (the) apostle of Christ Jesus, through (the) wish of God, and Timotheos the brother, to the church of God, which is in Korinthos, with all the saints who are in all [the] Achaia:
Paul (the) apostle of Christ Jesus, through (the) wish of God, and Timotheos the brother, to the church of God, which is in Korinthos, with all the saints who are in all [the] Achaia:
Παυλος, αποστολος Ιησου Χριστου δια θεληματος Θεου, και Τιμοθεος ο αδελφος, προς την εκκλησιαν του Θεου την ουσαν εν Κορινθω μετα παντων των αγιων των οντων εν ολη τη Αχαια·
he (lit. this) who comforted us in all our tribulation, to cause us also to be able to comfort all who are in any (lit. all) tribulation, through the comfort in which God comforted us.
he (lit. this) who comforted us in all our tribulation, to cause us also to be able to comfort all who are in any (lit. all) tribulation, through the comfort in which God comforted us.
ο παρηγορων ημας εν παση τη θλιψει ημων, δια να δυναμεθα ημεις να παρηγορωμεν τους εν παση θλιψει δια της παρηγοριας, με την οποιαν παρηγορουμεθα ημεις αυτοι υπο του Θεου·
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which nis effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which nis effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.
Και ειτε θλιβομεθα, θλιβομεθα υπερ της παρηγοριας σας και σωτηριας της ενεργουμενης δια της υπομονης των αυτων παθηματων, τα οποια και ημεις πασχομεν· ειτε παρηγορουμεθα, παρηγορουμεθα υπερ της παρηγοριας σας και σωτηριας· και η ελπις, την οποιαν εχομεν, ειναι βεβαια υπερ υμων·
But I wish you not to be (lit. being) ignorant, my brethren, concerning the tribulation which happened to us in [the] Asia, that we were weighed down excessively, more than our power, so that we gained not the life even:
But I wish you not to be (lit. being) ignorant, my brethren, concerning the tribulation which happened to us in [the] Asia, that we were weighed down excessively, more than our power, so that we gained not the life even:
Διοτι δεν θελομεν να αγνοητε, αδελφοι, περι της θλιψεως ημων, ητις συνεβη εις ημας εν τη Ασια, οτι καθ' υπερβολην εστενοχωρηθημεν υπερ δυναμιν, ωστε απηλπισθημεν και του ζην·
but in ourselves we received the answer of (the) death, that we might not trust in ourselves only, but in God who raiseth the dead:
but in ourselves we received the answer of (the) death, that we might not trust in ourselves only, but in God who raiseth the dead:
αλλ' ημεις αυτοι εν εαυτοις, ελαβομεν την αποφασιν του θανατου, δια να μη εχωμεν την πεποιθησιν εις εαυτους, αλλ' εις τον Θεον τον εγειροντα τους νεκρους·
ye also being fellow workers in [the] prayer for us; that through many persons (praying) (for) the grace toward us thanks may be given to God through many because of us.
ye also being fellow workers in [the] prayer for us; that through many persons (praying) (for) the grace toward us thanks may be given to God through many because of us.
ενω και σεις συνεργειτε υπερ ημων δια της δεησεως, δια να γεινη εκ πολλων προσωπων ευχαριστια υπερ ημων δια το δοθεν εις ημας χαρισμα δια πολλων.
For this is our boast, the witness of your conscience, that in [an] holiness and [a] truth of God, not in [a] carnal wisdom, but in [a] grace of God we walked in the world, and especially (lit. but more) with you.
For this is our boast, the witness of your conscience, that in [an] holiness and [a] truth of God, not in [a] carnal wisdom, but in [a] grace of God we walked in the world, and especially (lit. but more) with you.
Διοτι το καυχημα ημων ειναι τουτο, η μαρτυρια της συνειδησεως ημων, οτι εν απλοτητι και ειλικρινεια Θεου, ουχι εν σοφια σαρκικη, αλλ' εν χαριτι Θεου επολιτευθημεν εν τω κοσμω, περισσοτερον δε προς εσας.
Wishing, then, this, did I at all act in [a] levity? Or the things which I counsel, did I counsel them according to flesh, that the yea yea and the nay nay should be with me?
Wishing, then, this, did I at all act in [a] levity? Or the things which I counsel, did I counsel them according to flesh, that the yea yea and the nay nay should be with me?
Τουτο λοιπον βουλευομενος μηπως ταχα μετεχειρισθην ελαφροτητα; η οσα βουλευομαι, κατα σαρκα βουλευομαι, δια να ηναι εις εμε το ναι ναι, και το ου ου;
For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, he (lit. this) whom we proclaimed among you through me and Silouanos and Timotheos, was not a yea and a nay, but a yea (is) that which is in him:
For the Son of God, Christ Jesus, he (lit. this) whom we proclaimed among you through me and Silouanos and Timotheos, was not a yea and a nay, but a yea (is) that which is in him:
Διοτι ο Υιος του Θεου Ιησους Χριστος ο κηρυχθεις μεταξυ σας δι' ημων, δι' εμου και του Σιλουανου και του Τιμοθεου, δεν εγεινε ναι και ου, αλλα ναι εγεινεν εν αυτω.
And this I wrote, that, should I come to you again, I might not receive grief of them by whom I ought to rejoice. Being persuaded of (lit. upon) you all, that my joy is that of you all.
And this I wrote, that, should I come to you again, I might not receive grief of them by whom I ought to rejoice. Being persuaded of (lit. upon) you all, that my joy is that of you all.
Και εγραψα προς εσας τουτο αυτο, ωστε οταν ελθω να μη εχω λυπην απ' εκεινων, αφ' ων επρεπε να εχω χαραν, εχων πεποιθησιν εις παντας υμας οτι η χαρα μου ειναι παντων υμων.
For out of [a] great tribulation and grief I wrote to you through many tears: not that your heart might be pained, but that ye might know the love which aboundeth in me unto you.
For out of [a] great tribulation and grief I wrote to you through many tears: not that your heart might be pained, but that ye might know the love which aboundeth in me unto you.
Διοτι εκ πολλης θλιψεως και στενοχωριας καρδιας εγραψα προς εσας μετα πολλων δακρυων, ουχι δια να λυπηθητε, αλλα δια να γνωρισητε την αγαπην, ην εχω περισσοτερως εις εσας.
But to whom ye will condone, I also do (it) to him: for I (pron.) also condone that which I condoned, [I did it] because of you, in (the) person of Jesus Christ;
But to whom ye will condone, I also do (it) to him: for I (pron.) also condone that which I condoned, [I did it] because of you, in (the) person of Jesus Christ;
εις οντινα δε συγχωρειτε τι, συγχωρω και εγω· διοτι εαν εγω συνεχωρησα τι, εις οντινα συνεχωρησα, δια σας εκαμον τουτο ενωπιον του Χριστου,
ye are manifested that ye (are) an epistle of Christ, ministered through us, being written not in [an] ink, but in [a] spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in tables of heart of flesh.
ye are manifested that ye (are) an epistle of Christ, ministered through us, being written not in [an] ink, but in [a] spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in tables of heart of flesh.
και φανερονεσθε οτι εισθε επιστολη Χριστου, γενομενη δια της διακονιας ημων, εγγεγραμμενη ουχι με μελανην, αλλα με το Πνευμα του Θεου του ζωντος, ουχι εις πλακας λιθινας, αλλ' εις πλακας σαρκινας της καρδιας.
he (lit. this) who made us worthy of ministering for the new testament, not of [a] writing, but of [a] spirit: for the writing killeth; the spirit giveth life.
he (lit. this) who made us worthy of ministering for the new testament, not of [a] writing, but of [a] spirit: for the writing killeth; the spirit giveth life.
οστις και εκαμεν ημας ικανους να ημεθα διακονοι της καινης διαθηκης, ουχι του γραμματος, αλλα του πνευματος· διοτι το γραμμα θανατονει, το δε πνευμα ζωοποιει.
If the ministration of (the) death, in writings, graven in stones, came to pass in [a] glory, so that (the) children of Israel could not look in on (the) face of Moses because of the glory of his face; which will be done away:
If the ministration of (the) death, in writings, graven in stones, came to pass in [a] glory, so that (the) children of Israel could not look in on (the) face of Moses because of the glory of his face; which will be done away:
Αλλ' εαν η διακονια του θανατου η εν γραμμασιν εντετυπωμενη εις λιθους εγεινεν ενδοξος, ωστε οι υιοι Ισραηλ δεν ηδυναντο να ενατενισωσιν εις το προσωπον του Μωυσεως δια την δοξαν του προσωπου αυτου την μελλουσαν να καταργηθη,
and not according as Moses, who putteth a covering over his face for (the) children of Israel not to be able to look at the glory of his face, which will be done away:
and not according as Moses, who putteth a covering over his face for (the) children of Israel not to be able to look at the glory of his face, which will be done away:
και ουχι καθως ο Μωυσης εβαλλε καλυμμα επι το προσωπον αυτου δια να μη ατενισωσιν οι υιοι Ισραηλ εις το τελος του μελλοντος να καταργηθη.
but their thoughts were hardened: for until this very day the same covering is upon the reading of the old testament; it not being revealed, that it will be done away in Christ.
but their thoughts were hardened: for until this very day the same covering is upon the reading of the old testament; it not being revealed, that it will be done away in Christ.
Αλλ' ετυφλωθησαν αι διανοιαι αυτων. Διοτι εως της σημερον το αυτο καλυμμα μενει εν τη αναγνωσει της παλαιας διαθηκης, μη ανακαλυπτομενον, επειδη καταργειται δια του Χριστου,
But we all with [a] face unveiled (lit. being revealed) look at (the) glory of the Lord in a mirror, changing ourselves into the same image from a glory to a glory, and it was according as from a spirit of the Lord.
But we all with [a] face unveiled (lit. being revealed) look at (the) glory of the Lord in a mirror, changing ourselves into the same image from a glory to a glory, and it was according as from a spirit of the Lord.
ημεις δε παντες βλεποντες ως εν κατοπτρω την δοξαν του Κυριου με ανακεκαλυμμενον προσωπον, μεταμορφουμεθα εις την αυτην εικονα απο δοξης εις δοξαν, καθως απο του Πνευματος του Κυριου.
but we leave the hidden things of (the) shame. We walk not in [a] craftiness, and we use not subtlety in the word of God; but in the manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of [the] men before God.
but we leave the hidden things of (the) shame. We walk not in [a] craftiness, and we use not subtlety in the word of God; but in the manifestation of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of [the] men before God.
αλλ' απηρνηθημεν τα κρυπτα της αισχυνης, μη περιπατουντες εν πανουργια μηδε δολονοντες τον λογον του Θεου, αλλα με την φανερωσιν της αληθειας συνιστωντες εαυτους προς πασαν συνειδησιν ανθρωπων ενωπιον του Θεου.
in whom God hardened the thoughts of the unbelieving of this age, to cause them not to see (the) light of the Gospel of (the) glory of Christ, who is (the) image of God.
in whom God hardened the thoughts of the unbelieving of this age, to cause them not to see (the) light of the Gospel of (the) glory of Christ, who is (the) image of God.
των οποιων απιστων οντων ο Θεος του κοσμου τουτου ετυφλωσε τον νουν, δια να μη επιλαμψη εις αυτους ο φωτισμος του ευαγγελιου της δοξης του Χριστου, οστις ειναι εικων του Θεου.
Because God said: 'A light shall shine in (the) darkness,' which is this which shone in our hearts for a light of (the) knowledge of (the) glory of God in (the) face of Jesus Christ:
Because God said: 'A light shall shine in (the) darkness,' which is this which shone in our hearts for a light of (the) knowledge of (the) glory of God in (the) face of Jesus Christ:
Διοτι ο Θεος ο ειπων να λαμψη φως εκ του σκοτους, ειναι οστις ελαμψεν εν ταις καρδιαις ημων προς φωτισμον της γνωσεως της δοξης του Θεου δια του προσωπου του Ιησου Χριστου.
For always we, namely they who live, are delivered to (the) death because of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our flesh which will die.
For always we, namely they who live, are delivered to (the) death because of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our flesh which will die.
Διοτι ημεις οι ζωντες παραδιδομεθα παντοτε εις τον θανατον δια τον Ιησουν, δια να φανερωθη και η ζωη του Ιησου εν τη θνητη ημων σαρκι.
Looking not at the things which we saw, but the things which we saw not: for the things which they see are for a time, but the things which they see not are forever.
Looking not at the things which we saw, but the things which we saw not: for the things which they see are for a time, but the things which they see not are forever.
επειδη ημεις δεν ενατενιζομεν εις τα βλεπομενα, αλλ' εις τα μη βλεπομενα· διοτι τα βλεπομενα ειναι προσκαιρα, τα δε μη βλεπομενα αιωνια.
For we know that if our house of our dwelling-place which is on (the) earth should be pulled clown, we have a building through God, an house not made with hand, eternal in the heavens.
For we know that if our house of our dwelling-place which is on (the) earth should be pulled clown, we have a building through God, an house not made with hand, eternal in the heavens.
Διοτι εξευρομεν οτι εαν η επιγειος οικια του σκηνωματος ημων χαλασθη, εχομεν εκ του Θεου οικοδομην, οικιαν αχειροποιητον, αιωνιον εν τοις ουρανοις.
For also we, namely they who are in this dwelling-place, groan, being burdened; not for that which we wish to strip ourselves of [it], but to clothe ourselves anew, that that which dieth might be swallowed up through (the) life.
For also we, namely they who are in this dwelling-place, groan, being burdened; not for that which we wish to strip ourselves of [it], but to clothe ourselves anew, that that which dieth might be swallowed up through (the) life.
Διοτι οσοι ειμεθα εν τουτω τω σκηνωματι στεναζομεν υπο το βαρος αυτου· επειδη θελομεν ουχι να εκδυθωμεν, αλλα να επενδυθωμεν, δια να καταποθη το θνητον υπο της ζωης.
For we must all manifest ourselves before the judgement-seat of Christ; that each one may receive according to. the works which he did through the body, whether good or evil.
For we must all manifest ourselves before the judgement-seat of Christ; that each one may receive according to. the works which he did through the body, whether good or evil.
Διοτι πρεπει παντες να εμφανισθωμεν εμπροσθεν του βηματος του Χριστου, δια να ανταμειφθη εκαστος κατα τα πεπραγμενα δια του σωματος καθ' α επραξεν, ειτε αγαθον ειτε κακον.
Knowing the fear of the Lord we persuade [the] men, but we are manifested to God; but I hope that I manifested myself in your consciences also.
Knowing the fear of the Lord we persuade [the] men, but we are manifested to God; but I hope that I manifested myself in your consciences also.
Εξευροντες λοιπον τον φοβον του Κυριου, τους μεν ανθρωπους καταπειθομεν, εις τον Θεον δε ειμεθα φανεροι, ελπιζω δε οτι και εις τας συνειδησεις σας ειμεθα φανεροι.
We were not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving to you pretext for boast about us, that it may be to you against them who boast themselves in (the) face, and not in (the) heart.
We were not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving to you pretext for boast about us, that it may be to you against them who boast themselves in (the) face, and not in (the) heart.
Διοτι δεν συνιστωμεν παλιν εαυτους εις εσας, αλλα σας διδομεν αφορμην καυχηματος υπερ ημων, δια να εχητε λογον προς τους καυχωμενους με το προσωπον και ουχι με την καρδιαν.
That God was being in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their transgressions, and he put the word of the reconciliation in us.
That God was being in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their transgressions, and he put the word of the reconciliation in us.
δηλονοτι ο Θεος ητο εν τω Χριστω διαλλασσων τον κοσμον προς εαυτον, μη λογαριαζων εις αυτους τα πταισματα αυτων, και ενεπιστευθη εις ημας τον λογον της διαλλαγης.
For he saith: 'In a time accepted I heard thee, and in the day of the salvation I helped thee.' Behold now, lo, a time accepted; behold now, lo, a day of the salvation.
For he saith: 'In a time accepted I heard thee, and in the day of the salvation I helped thee.' Behold now, lo, a time accepted; behold now, lo, a day of the salvation.
διοτι λεγει· Εν καιρω δεκτω επηκουσα σου και εν ημερα σωτηριας σε εβοηθησα· ιδου, τωρα καιρος ευπροσδεκτος, ιδου, τωρα ημερα σωτηριας·
Be not sharers of (the) yoke of the unbelievers: for what is the fellowship of [the] righteousness with [the] iniquity? Or what is the fellowship of the light with the darkness?
Be not sharers of (the) yoke of the unbelievers: for what is the fellowship of [the] righteousness with [the] iniquity? Or what is the fellowship of the light with the darkness?
Μη ομοζυγειτε με τους απιστους· διοτι τινα μετοχην εχει η δικαιοσυνη με την ανομιαν; τινα δε κοινωνιαν το φως προς το σκοτος;
Or what is (the) agreement of a temple of God with that of the idols? For we are the temple of the living God, according as God said: 'I shall dwell in them, and I shall walk in them; I shall be to them God, and they also shall be to me for a people.
Or what is (the) agreement of a temple of God with that of the idols? For we are the temple of the living God, according as God said: 'I shall dwell in them, and I shall walk in them; I shall be to them God, and they also shall be to me for a people.
Τινα δε συμβιβασιν ο ναος του Θεου με τα ειδωλα; διοτι σεις εισθε ναος Θεου ζωντος, καθως ειπεν ο Θεος οτι θελω κατοικει εν αυτοις και περιπατει, και θελω εισθαι Θεος αυτων, και αυτοι θελουσιν εισθαι λαος μου.
Having, then, these promises, my beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every pollution of (the) flesh and [a] spirit, completing [the] holiness in the fear of God.
Having, then, these promises, my beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every pollution of (the) flesh and [a] spirit, completing [the] holiness in the fear of God.
Εχοντες λοιπον, αγαπητοι, ταυτας τας επαγγελιας, ας καθαρισωμεν εαυτους απο παντος μολυσμου σαρκος και πνευματος, εκπληρουντες αγιωσυνην εν φοβω Θεου.
I have a great boldness of speech toward you, I have a great boast about you: I was full of your comfort, I abounded with [the] joy for all your tribulation.
I have a great boldness of speech toward you, I have a great boast about you: I was full of your comfort, I abounded with [the] joy for all your tribulation.
Πολλην παρρησιαν εχω προς εσας, πολλην καυχησιν εχω δια σας· ειμαι πληρης παρηγοριας, εχω υπερπερισσευουσαν την χαραν εις ολην την θλιψιν ημων.
but not only in his coming, but also in the comfort, in which he was assured about you, showing to us your hearty love and your weeping and your zeal for us. So that I rejoice the more,
but not only in his coming, but also in the comfort, in which he was assured about you, showing to us your hearty love and your weeping and your zeal for us. So that I rejoice the more,
και ουχι μονον δια της παρουσιας αυτου, αλλα και δια της παρηγοριας, την οποιαν παρηγορηθη δια σας, αναγγελλων προς ημας τον μεγαν ποθον σας, τον οδυρμον σας, τον ζηλον σας υπερ εμου, ωστε περισσοτερον εχαρην,
because if I gave pain to you in the epistle, I repent not, although I was repenting; for I see that that epistle, [that] if it grieved you, (grieved you) for a little (time),
because if I gave pain to you in the epistle, I repent not, although I was repenting; for I see that that epistle, [that] if it grieved you, (grieved you) for a little (time),
διοτι εαν και σας ελυπησα δια της επιστολης, δεν μετανοω, αν και μετενοουν· επειδη βλεπω οτι η επιστολη εκεινη, αν και προς ωραν, σας ελυπησε.
but now I rejoice, not that ye were grieved, but that ye were grieved unto [a] repentance: for ye were grieved according to God, that ye might not suffer any loss from us.
but now I rejoice, not that ye were grieved, but that ye were grieved unto [a] repentance: for ye were grieved according to God, that ye might not suffer any loss from us.
Τωρα χαιρω, ουχι οτι ελυπηθητε, αλλ' οτι ελυπηθητε προς μετανοιαν· διοτι ελυπηθητε κατα Θεον, δια να μη ζημιωθητε εξ ημων εις ουδεν.
For behold the grief which ye grieved (lit, did) according to God worked for you much earnestness, yea a defence, yea an indignation, yea a fear, yea a hearty love, yea a zeal, yea a revenge; and in everything ye established yourselves pure of the thing.
For behold the grief which ye grieved (lit, did) according to God worked for you much earnestness, yea a defence, yea an indignation, yea a fear, yea a hearty love, yea a zeal, yea a revenge; and in everything ye established yourselves pure of the thing.
Then, if I wrote to you, (I wrote) not because of him who did wrong, nor because of him who suffered wrong, but that your earnestness, this which ye feel (lit. do) about us, might be manifested to you before the Lord.
Then, if I wrote to you, (I wrote) not because of him who did wrong, nor because of him who suffered wrong, but that your earnestness, this which ye feel (lit. do) about us, might be manifested to you before the Lord.
Λοιπον, αν και σας εγραψα, δεν εκαμον τουτο δια τον αδικησαντα, ουδε δια τον αδικηθεντα, αλλα δια να φανερωθη προς εσας η σπουδη ημων, την οποιαν εχομεν δια σας ενωπιον του Θεου.
Because my boast which I made to him about you, I was not ashamed of it. But according as I spoke to you always in [a] truth, thus also our boast which we made about you to Titos was in [a] truth.
Because my boast which I made to him about you, I was not ashamed of it. But according as I spoke to you always in [a] truth, thus also our boast which we made about you to Titos was in [a] truth.
διοτι εαν εκαυχηθην τι προς αυτον δια σας, δεν κατησχυνθην, αλλα καθως σας ελαλησαμεν παντα εν αληθεια, ουτω και η καυχησις ημων η προς τον Τιτον εγεινεν αληθεια.
But according as ye abound in everything, in the faith, and the word, and the knowledge, and all earnestness, and the love which is in you from us, that ye may abound in this grace also.
But according as ye abound in everything, in the faith, and the word, and the knowledge, and all earnestness, and the love which is in you from us, that ye may abound in this grace also.
Καθως λοιπον περισσευετε εν παντι, εν πιστει και λογω και γνωσει και παση σπουδη και της προς ημας αγαπης σας, ουτω σπουδασατε να περισσευσητε και εν ταυτη τη χαριτι.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that he became poor because of you, being rich, that ye also in (the) poverty of him (that one) might become rich.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that he became poor because of you, being rich, that ye also in (the) poverty of him (that one) might become rich.
διοτι εξευρετε την χαριν του Κυριου ημων Ιησου Χριστου, οτι πλουσιος ων επτωχευσε δια σας, δια να πλουτησητε σεις με την πτωχειαν εκεινου.
And in this I give an opinion: for this is profitable to you, who not only the thing to do, but the wish also ye were beforehand in beginning a year ago.
And in this I give an opinion: for this is profitable to you, who not only the thing to do, but the wish also ye were beforehand in beginning a year ago.
Και εις τουτο γνωμην διδω· διοτι τουτο συμφερει εις εσας, οιτινες ηρχισατε απο περυσιν ουχι μονον το να καμητε, αλλα και το να θελητε·
But now the thing also to do, fulfil; that according as the readiness of the wish, thus also may be the fulfilment, according to that which each one hath.
But now the thing also to do, fulfil; that according as the readiness of the wish, thus also may be the fulfilment, according to that which each one hath.
τωρα δε τελειωσατε και το να καμητε, ωστε καθως υπηρξεν η προθυμια του θελειν, ουτω να υπαρχη και το τελειωσαι αφ' οσα εχετε.
That your abundance may be for (the) deficiency of those, and the abundance of those may be for your deficiency, that there may be an equality:
That your abundance may be for (the) deficiency of those, and the abundance of those may be for your deficiency, that there may be an equality:
αλλα να γεινη εν ισοτητι, ωστε εν τω παροντι καιρω το περισσευμα σας να αναπληρωση την στερησιν εκεινων, δια να χρησιμευση και το περισσευμα εκεινων εις την στερησιν σας, ωστε να γεινη ισοτης,
but not only (so), but also having had hand laid upon him by the churches, to travel with us in this grace, this which was ministered by us unto [a] glory of the Lord and our readiness of heart:
but not only (so), but also having had hand laid upon him by the churches, to travel with us in this grace, this which was ministered by us unto [a] glory of the Lord and our readiness of heart:
και ουχι μονον τουτο, αλλα και εψηφισθη υπο των εκκλησιων συνοδοιπορος ημων μετα της δωρεας ταυτης της διακονουμενης υφ' ημων προς την δοξαν αυτου του Κυριου και προς ενδειξιν της προθυμιας σας·
But we sent our brother also with them, he (lit. this) whom we approved in many things many times to be (lit. being) earnest, but now more eager (lit. hasting) in a great confidence which there is (to him) in you.
But we sent our brother also with them, he (lit. this) whom we approved in many things many times to be (lit. being) earnest, but now more eager (lit. hasting) in a great confidence which there is (to him) in you.
Επεμψαμεν δε μετ' αυτων τον αδελφον ημων, τον οποιον πολλακις εδοκιμασαμεν εν πολλοις οτι ειναι προθυμος, τωρα δε πολυ προθυμοτερος δια την πολλην πεποιθησιν την προς εσας.
Whether (any enquire) about Titos, (he is) my friend and fellow worker for (lit. into) you: or our brethren, they are apostles of the churches, (the) glory of Christ.
Whether (any enquire) about Titos, (he is) my friend and fellow worker for (lit. into) you: or our brethren, they are apostles of the churches, (the) glory of Christ.
Οσον μεν περι Τιτου, ειναι κοινωνος εμου και εις εσας συνεργος· οσον δε περι των αδελφων ημων, ειναι αποστολοι των εκκλησιων, δοξα Χριστου.
for I know your readiness, this of which I make (a) boast about you to them of (the) Macedonia, that they of [the] Achaia prepared themselves a year ago; but your zeal gave zeal to very many of them.
for I know your readiness, this of which I make (a) boast about you to them of (the) Macedonia, that they of [the] Achaia prepared themselves a year ago; but your zeal gave zeal to very many of them.
Επειδη εξευρω την προθυμιαν σας, την οποιαν καυχωμαι περι υμων προς τους Μακεδονας, οτι η Αχαια ητοιμασθη απο περυσι· και ο ζηλος σας διηγειρε πολλους.
But we sent the brethren to you, that our boast which we make about you, may not be empty in this respect; that, according as I was saying, ye might be prepared:
But we sent the brethren to you, that our boast which we make about you, may not be empty in this respect; that, according as I was saying, ye might be prepared:
Επεμψα δε τους αδελφους, δια να μη ματαιωθη ως προς τουτο η δια σας καυχησις ημων· δια να ησθε, καθως ελεγον, ητοιμασμενοι,
lest by any means should they of (the) Macedonia come with me, and find you not prepared, we (pron.) might be ashamed, that we should not say, Ye,' in this measure.
lest by any means should they of (the) Macedonia come with me, and find you not prepared, we (pron.) might be ashamed, that we should not say, Ye,' in this measure.
μηπως, εαν ελθωσι μετ' εμου Μακεδονες και σας ευρωσιν ανετοιμους, καταισχυνθωμεν ημεις, δια να μη λεγωμεν σεις, εις την πεποιθησιν ταυτην της καυχησεως.
I thought it necessary then to exhort the brethren, that they should come before to you, and prepare before your blessing, which ye promised beforehand, that it might be prepared, but thus as [a] beneficence and not (as) extortion.
I thought it necessary then to exhort the brethren, that they should come before to you, and prepare before your blessing, which ye promised beforehand, that it might be prepared, but thus as [a] beneficence and not (as) extortion.
Αναγκαιον λοιπον εστοχασθην να παρακαλεσω τους αδελφους να ελθωσι προτερον εις εσας και να προετοιμασωσι την προυποσχεθεισαν ελεημοσυνην σας, ωστε να ηναι ετοιμη αυτη, ουτως ως ελεημοσυνη και ουχι ως πλεονεξια.
But it is possible for God to make all grace multiply to you, that (the) sufficiency, being to you in everything always, ye may abound in every good thing:
But it is possible for God to make all grace multiply to you, that (the) sufficiency, being to you in everything always, ye may abound in every good thing:
Δυνατος δε ειναι ο Θεος να περισσευση πασαν χαριν εις εσας, ωστε εχοντες παντοτε εν παντι πασαν αυταρκειαν να περισσευητε εις παν εργον αγαθον,
But he who supplieth, the seed to him who soweth shall supply the bread also to him for [an] eating; and he shall cause your plants to grow; he shall cause them to grow, namely the fruits of your righteousness:
But he who supplieth, the seed to him who soweth shall supply the bread also to him for [an] eating; and he shall cause your plants to grow; he shall cause them to grow, namely the fruits of your righteousness:
Ο δε χορηγων σπορον εις τον σπειροντα και αρτον προς τροφην ειθε να χορηγηση και να πληθυνη τον σπορον σας και να αυξηση τα γεννηματα της δικαιοσυνης σας·
Because this ministration of this service not only is (at work) filling up the wants of the saints [only], but also aboundeth through many thanksgivings to God;
Because this ministration of this service not only is (at work) filling up the wants of the saints [only], but also aboundeth through many thanksgivings to God;
Διοτι η διακονια της υπηρεσιας ταυτης ουχι μονον προσαναπληροι τας στερησεις των αγιων, αλλα και περισσευει δια πολλων ευχαριστιων προς τον Θεον·
through the proof of this ministration. Ye are glorifying God for the subjection of your confession unto the Gospel of Christ, and the singleness of the fellowship with them and all;
through the proof of this ministration. Ye are glorifying God for the subjection of your confession unto the Gospel of Christ, and the singleness of the fellowship with them and all;
επειδη δοκιμαζοντες την διακονιαν ταυτην δοξαζουσι τον Θεον δια την υποταγην της εις το ευαγγελιον του Χριστου ομολογιας σας και δια την ελευθεριοτητα της προς αυτους και προς παντας μεταδοσεως,
But I Paul beseech you through the meekness and the fairness of Christ, as being humble indeed among you in your presence; but being away from you I have firmness among you:
But I Paul beseech you through the meekness and the fairness of Christ, as being humble indeed among you in your presence; but being away from you I have firmness among you:
Αυτος δε εγω ο Παυλος σας παρακαλω δια της πραοτητος και επιεικειας του Χριστου, οστις παρων μεν ειμαι ταπεινος μεταξυ σας, απων δε λαμβανω θαρρος προς εσας·
but I pray to have firmness, not being with you, in this confidence, this with which I think to be bold against some, these who think of us that we walked according to flesh.
but I pray to have firmness, not being with you, in this confidence, this with which I think to be bold against some, these who think of us that we walked according to flesh.
σας παρακαλω δε οταν ελθω, να μη λαβω θαρρος με την πεποιθησιν εκεινην, με την οποιαν στοχαζομαι να τολμησω εναντιον τινων, οιτινες θεωρουσιν ημας ως κατα σαρκα περιπατουντας.
For the weapons of your soldiering are not carnal, but they are powers of God, unto an overthrowing of the things which are strong, unto a hurling down of arguments,
For the weapons of your soldiering are not carnal, but they are powers of God, unto an overthrowing of the things which are strong, unto a hurling down of arguments,
διοτι τα οπλα του πολεμου ημων δεν ειναι σαρκικα, αλλα δυνατα συν Θεω προς καθαιρεσιν οχυρωματων·
(Is it) that ye look at the things which are in your presence? He who trusteth that he is of Christ, let him argue this again in himself, that, according as he is of Christ, thus are we also.
(Is it) that ye look at the things which are in your presence? He who trusteth that he is of Christ, let him argue this again in himself, that, according as he is of Christ, thus are we also.
Τα κατα προσωπον βλεπετε. Εαν τις εχη πεποιθησιν εις εαυτον οτι ειναι του Χριστου, ας συλλογιζηται τουτο παλιν αφ' εαυτου, οτι καθως αυτος ειναι του Χριστου, ουτω και ημεις ειμεθα του Χριστου.
For if I should boast myself more about the authority which the Lord gave to me unto [an] edification, and not unto your ruin, I shall (lit. will) not be ashamed.
For if I should boast myself more about the authority which the Lord gave to me unto [an] edification, and not unto your ruin, I shall (lit. will) not be ashamed.
Διοτι εαν και περισσοτερον τι καυχηθω δια την εξουσιαν ημων, την οποιαν εδωκεν εις ημας ο Κυριος εις οικοδομην και ουχι εις καθαιρεσιν σας, δεν θελω αισχυνθη,
This again let such a one think, that, according as we are in (the) word through the epistles, not being with you, this is as we are in (the) deed, being with you.
This again let such a one think, that, according as we are in (the) word through the epistles, not being with you, this is as we are in (the) deed, being with you.
Τουτο ας παρατηρη ο τοιουτος, οτι οποιοι ειμεθα εις τον λογον δια των επιστολων αποντες, τοιουτοι και παροντες εις το εργον.
For we are not bold to compare ourselves or to measure ourselves with some who commend themselves: but they (pron.) in themselves are measuring themselves, and are comparing themselves with themselves, and are not understanding.
For we are not bold to compare ourselves or to measure ourselves with some who commend themselves: but they (pron.) in themselves are measuring themselves, and are comparing themselves with themselves, and are not understanding.
Διοτι δεν τολμωμεν να συναριθμησωμεν η να συγκρινωμεν εαυτους προς τινας εκ των συνιστωντων εαυτους· αλλ' αυτοι καθ' εαυτους μετρουντες εαυτους και προς εαυτους συγκρινοντες εαυτους ανοηταινουσιν.
But we (pron.) were not boasting ourselves in things without measure, but according to the measure of the canon which God ordained to us, to cause us to reach unto it in a measure, and one as far as you.
But we (pron.) were not boasting ourselves in things without measure, but according to the measure of the canon which God ordained to us, to cause us to reach unto it in a measure, and one as far as you.
Αλλ' ημεις δεν θελομεν καυχηθη εις τα αμετρα, αλλα κατα το μετρον του κανονος, το οποιον εμοιρασεν εις ημας ο Θεος, μετρον ωστε να φθασωμεν εως και εις εσας.
not boasting ourselves in unmeasuredness (plural), in toils of other men but having a hope, should your faith grow, to cause it to become great in you, according to our canon unto an abundance,
not boasting ourselves in unmeasuredness (plural), in toils of other men but having a hope, should your faith grow, to cause it to become great in you, according to our canon unto an abundance,
και δεν καυχωμεθα εις τα αμετρα εις ξενους κοπους, αλλ' εχομεν ελπιδα, οτι αυξανομενης της πιστεως σας, θελομεν μεγαλυνθη εις εσας εκ περισσου κατα τον κανονα ημων,
to preach glad tidings to you, things which are greater than those, not in a canon of other men (and) to boast ourselves of the things which were prepared.
to preach glad tidings to you, things which are greater than those, not in a canon of other men (and) to boast ourselves of the things which were prepared.
ωστε να κηρυξωμεν το ευαγγελιον και εις τους επεκεινα υμων τοπους, ουχι να καυχηθωμεν εις τα εν αλλοτριω κανονι ετοιμα.
But I fear lest by any means as the serpent deceived Eva in his craftiness, your thoughts may be corrupted from the singleness and the pureness which is in Christ.
But I fear lest by any means as the serpent deceived Eva in his craftiness, your thoughts may be corrupted from the singleness and the pureness which is in Christ.
φοβουμαι ομως μηπως, καθως ο οφις εξηπατησε την Ευαν δια της πανουργιας αυτου, διαφθαρη ουτως ο νους σας, εκπεσων απο της απλοτητος της εις τον Χριστον.
For if indeed he who cometh will proclaim to you another Jesus (whom) we proclaimed [him] not, or ye will receive another spirit (whom) ye received [him]: not, or another Gospel (which) ye accepted [it] not, well forsooth will ye bear with (him).
For if indeed he who cometh will proclaim to you another Jesus (whom) we proclaimed [him] not, or ye will receive another spirit (whom) ye received [him]: not, or another Gospel (which) ye accepted [it] not, well forsooth will ye bear with (him).
Διοτι εαν ο ερχομενος κηρυττη προς εσας αλλον Ιησουν, τον οποιον ημεις δεν εκηρυξαμεν, η λαμβανητε αλλο πνευμα, το οποιον δεν ελαβετε, η αλλο ευαγγελιον, το οποιον δεν εδεχθητε, καλως ηθελετε υποφερει αυτον.
and being with you, having been in want, I put not burden upon one of you; for my deficiency the brethren who came from (the) Macedonia filled it up; and in everything I kept myself, being unburden-some to (lit. from) you, and I shall keep (so) still .
and being with you, having been in want, I put not burden upon one of you; for my deficiency the brethren who came from (the) Macedonia filled it up; and in everything I kept myself, being unburden-some to (lit. from) you, and I shall keep (so) still .
και οτε ημην παρων εις εσας και εστερηθην, δεν κατεβαρυνα ουδενα· διοτι την στερησιν μου προσανεπληρωσαν οι αδελφοι ελθοντες απο Μακεδονιας· και κατα παντα εφυλαξα εμαυτον και θελω φυλαξει αβαρη προς εσας.
But that which I do, I shall (lit. will) do it still, that I may cut off (the) pretext of them who wish to find pretext; that they may be found in that in which they boast themselves according as ourselves.
But that which I do, I shall (lit. will) do it still, that I may cut off (the) pretext of them who wish to find pretext; that they may be found in that in which they boast themselves according as ourselves.
Ο, τι δε καμνω, τουτο και θελω καμνει, δια να εκκοψω την αφορμην των θελοντων αφορμην, ινα ευρεθωσιν εις εκεινο, δια το οποιον καυχωνται, τοιουτοι καθως και ημεις.
It is not then a great (thing) if his ministers also change themselves into (the) form of ministers of [the] righteousness, these whose end will be according to their works.
It is not then a great (thing) if his ministers also change themselves into (the) form of ministers of [the] righteousness, these whose end will be according to their works.
Δεν ειναι λοιπον μεγα αν και οι διακονοι αυτου μετασχηματιζωνται εις διακονους δικαιοσυνης, των οποιων το τελος θελει εισθαι κατα τα εργα αυτων.
Again I say, lest by any means one should think of me, that I am foolish,--nay, even though as foolish receive me, that I may boast myself also a little.
Again I say, lest by any means one should think of me, that I am foolish,--nay, even though as foolish receive me, that I may boast myself also a little.
Παλιν λεγω, Μηδεις ας μη με στοχασθη οτι ειμαι αφρων· ει δε μη, δεχθητε με καν ως αφρονα, δια να καυχηθω και εγω ολιγον τι.
For ye bear with him who maketh you slaves, he who devoureth (lit. eateth) you, he who receiveth from you, he who exalteth himself, and he who siniteth in your face.
For ye bear with him who maketh you slaves, he who devoureth (lit. eateth) you, he who receiveth from you, he who exalteth himself, and he who siniteth in your face.
επειδη υποφερετε, εαν τις σας καταδουλονη, εαν τις σας κατατρωγη, εαν τις λαμβανη τα υμων, εαν τις επαιρηται, εαν τις σας κτυπα εις το προσωπον.
According to a dishonour I say that we (pron.) were weak. That in which any one will be bold, I said it in [a] foolishness, I shall (lit, will) be bold also.
According to a dishonour I say that we (pron.) were weak. That in which any one will be bold, I said it in [a] foolishness, I shall (lit, will) be bold also.
Κατα ατιμιαν λεγω, ως να ημεθα ημεις ασθενεις. Αλλ' εις ο, τι τολμα τις, αφρονως ομιλω, τολμω και εγω.
in walkings on (the) road many times; I was in danger in rivers, I was in danger of robbers, I was in danger of them of my nation, I was in danger of Gentiles, I was in danger in cities, I was in danger on (the) desert, I was in danger in the sea, I was in danger of false brethren;
in walkings on (the) road many times; I was in danger in rivers, I was in danger of robbers, I was in danger of them of my nation, I was in danger of Gentiles, I was in danger in cities, I was in danger on (the) desert, I was in danger in the sea, I was in danger of false brethren;
εις οδοιποριας πολλακις, εις κινδυνους ποταμων, κινδυνους ληστων, κινδυνους εκ του γενους, κινδυνους εξ εθνων, κινδυνους εν πολει, κινδυνους εν ερημια, κινδυνους εν θαλασση, κινδυνους εν ψευδαδελφοις.
I know a man in Christ fourteen years before, whether in body I know riot; or outside of body I know not; God knoweth, that such a one was carried away unto the third heaven.
I know a man in Christ fourteen years before, whether in body I know riot; or outside of body I know not; God knoweth, that such a one was carried away unto the third heaven.
Γνωριζω ανθρωπον εν Χριστω προ ετων δεκατεσσαρων, ειτε εντος του σωματος δεν εξευρω, ειτε εκτος του σωματος δεν εξευρω, ο Θεος εξευρει· οτι ηρπαγη ο τοιουτος εως τριτου ουρανου.
For should I wish to boast myself I shall (lit. will) not become foolish; for I say (the) truth: I spare (you), lest by any means one should think of me beyond that which he seeth (of) me, or that which he heareth from me.
For should I wish to boast myself I shall (lit. will) not become foolish; for I say (the) truth: I spare (you), lest by any means one should think of me beyond that which he seeth (of) me, or that which he heareth from me.
Διοτι εαν θελησω να καυχηθω, δεν θελω εισθαι αφρων, επειδη αληθειαν θελω ειπει· συστελλομαι ομως μη στοχασθη τις εις εμε ανωτερον τι αφ' ο, τι με βλεπει η ακουει τι εξ εμου.
And in (the) abundance of the revelations, therefore, that I should not exalt myself, a piercing thorn was given in my flesh, namely an angel of Satan that he might buffet me, that I should not exalt myself.
And in (the) abundance of the revelations, therefore, that I should not exalt myself, a piercing thorn was given in my flesh, namely an angel of Satan that he might buffet me, that I should not exalt myself.
Και δια να μη υπεραιρωμαι δια την υπερβολην των αποκαλυψεων, μοι εδοθη σκολοψ εις την σαρκα, αγγελος Σαταν δια να με ραπιζη, δια να μη υπεραιρωμαι.
And he said to me: It is sufficient for thee with this grace: for my power was completed in the weakness.' It is pleasing to me then rather to boast myself in the weaknesses, that the power of Christ may be upon me.
And he said to me: It is sufficient for thee with this grace: for my power was completed in the weakness.' It is pleasing to me then rather to boast myself in the weaknesses, that the power of Christ may be upon me.
και μοι ειπεν· Αρκει εις σε η χαρις μου· διοτι η δυναμις μου εν αδυναμια δεικνυεται τελεια. Με ακραν λοιπον ευχαριστησιν θελω καυχηθη μαλλον εις τας αδυναμιας μου, δια να κατοικηση εν εμοι η δυναμις του Χριστου.
Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in tribulations for Christ: for if I should be weak, then I take courage.
Therefore I am well pleased in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in tribulations for Christ: for if I should be weak, then I take courage.
I became foolish: ye (pron.) compelled me; for I (pron.) ought (imperf.) to have been commended by you: for I was not deficient in anything in comparison with the apostles who surpass. If indeed I (am) nothing.
I became foolish: ye (pron.) compelled me; for I (pron.) ought (imperf.) to have been commended by you: for I was not deficient in anything in comparison with the apostles who surpass. If indeed I (am) nothing.
Εγεινα αφρων καυχωμενος· σεις με ηναγκασατε. Διοτι επρεπεν εγω να συνιστωμαι απο σας· επειδη εις ουδεν υπηρξα κατωτερος των πρωτιστων αποστολων, αν και ημαι μηδεν.
For what is that in which ye were deficient as regards (the) rest of the churches, except that I (pron.) was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrongdoing.
For what is that in which ye were deficient as regards (the) rest of the churches, except that I (pron.) was not burdensome to you? Forgive me this wrongdoing.
Διοτι κατα τι εμεινατε κατωτεροι των λοιπων εκκλησιων, ειμη οτι αυτος εγω δεν σας κατεβαρυνα; συγχωρησατε μοι την αδικιαν ταυτην.
This is (the) third time that I am ready to come to you; and I shall not be burdensome to you: for I was not seeking for yours, but for you: for the children ought not to lay up (lit. throw in) for the fathers, but the fathers for the children.
This is (the) third time that I am ready to come to you; and I shall not be burdensome to you: for I was not seeking for yours, but for you: for the children ought not to lay up (lit. throw in) for the fathers, but the fathers for the children.
Ιδου, τριτην φοραν ειμαι ετοιμος να ελθω προς εσας, και δεν θελω σας καταβαρυνει· διοτι δεν ζητω τα υμων, αλλ' υμας. Διοτι δεν χρεωστουσι τα τεκνα να θησαυριζωσι δια τους γονεις, αλλ' οι γονεις δια τα τεκνα.
I besought Titos, and I sent the other brother with him. Did Titos wrong you at all? Walked we not in the same spirit? Are they not the same steps?
I besought Titos, and I sent the other brother with him. Did Titos wrong you at all? Walked we not in the same spirit? Are they not the same steps?
Παρεκαλεσα τον Τιτον, και μετ' αυτου απεστειλα τον αδελφον· μηπως ο Τιτος επλεονεκτησε τι απο σας; ουχι με το αυτο πνευμα περιεπατησαμεν; ουχι εις τα αυτα ιχνη;
But I fear lest by any means, should I come, I may find you as I wish not; and I also, that ye find me as ye wish not; lest by any means there is strife or jealousy or anger or faction or slandering or whispering or tumult or pride;
But I fear lest by any means, should I come, I may find you as I wish not; and I also, that ye find me as ye wish not; lest by any means there is strife or jealousy or anger or faction or slandering or whispering or tumult or pride;
Διοτι φοβουμαι μηπως ελθων δεν σας ευρω οποιους θελω, και εγω ευρεθω εις εσας οποιον δεν θελετε, μηπως ηναι μεταξυ σας εριδες, ζηλοτυπιαι, θυμοι, μαχαι, καταλαλιαι, ψιθυρισμοι, αλαζονειαι, ακαταστασιαι,
lest again should I come to you my God may humiliate me, and I should mourn for many of them who sinned in time past, and they repented not for the uncleanness and the fornication and the defilement which they did.
lest again should I come to you my God may humiliate me, and I should mourn for many of them who sinned in time past, and they repented not for the uncleanness and the fornication and the defilement which they did.
μηπως παλιν οταν ελθω προς εσας, με ταπεινωση ο Θεος μου και πενθησω πολλους των προαμαρτησαντων και μη μετανοησαντων δια την ακαθαρσιαν και πορνειαν και ασελγειαν, την οποιαν επραξαν.
I said from (the) beginning, and I am before in saying again, as being with you (the) second time; and now again not being with you, (the) third time, I say to them who sinned from (the) beginning and all the rest: That if I should come this other time I shall (lit. will) not spare any more;
I said from (the) beginning, and I am before in saying again, as being with you (the) second time; and now again not being with you, (the) third time, I say to them who sinned from (the) beginning and all the rest: That if I should come this other time I shall (lit. will) not spare any more;
Προειπον και προλεγω, ως παρων την δευτεραν φοραν, και τωρα απων γραφω προς τους προαμαρτησαντας και τους λοιπους παντας, οτι εαν ελθω παλιν, δεν θελω φεισθη·
for also he was crucified from [a] weakness, but he liveth in [a] power of God. For we also are weak with him, but we shall also live with him from [a] power of God toward you.
for also he was crucified from [a] weakness, but he liveth in [a] power of God. For we also are weak with him, but we shall also live with him from [a] power of God toward you.
Διοτι αν εσταυρωθη εξ ασθενειας, ζη ομως εκ δυναμεως Θεου. διοτι και ημεις ασθενουμεν εν αυτω, πλην εκ δυναμεως Θεου θελομεν ζησει μετ' αυτου εις εσας.
Try your own selves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves. Or know ye not that Christ Jesus is in you, except perhaps that ye (are) reprobates?
Try your own selves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves. Or know ye not that Christ Jesus is in you, except perhaps that ye (are) reprobates?
Εαυτους εξεταζετε αν ησθε εν τη πιστει, εαυτους δοκιμαζετε. Η δεν γνωριζετε εαυτους οτι ο Ιησους Χριστος ειναι εν υμιν; εκτος εαν ησθε αδοκιμοι κατα τι.
But we pray God that ye may not do any evil, not that we (pron.) may be manifest as chosen, but that ye (pron.) may do the good, but that we (pron.) may be as reprobates.
But we pray God that ye may not do any evil, not that we (pron.) may be manifest as chosen, but that ye (pron.) may do the good, but that we (pron.) may be as reprobates.
Ευχομαι δε εις τον Θεον να μη πραξητε μηδεν κακον, ουχι δια να φανωμεν ημεις δοκιμοι, αλλα δια να πραττητε σεις το καλον, ημεις δε ας ημεθα ως αδοκιμοι.
Therefore I write these things to you not being with you, that being with you, I may not act severely, according to the authority which the Lord gave to me for [an] edification, and not for [an] overthrowing.
Therefore I write these things to you not being with you, that being with you, I may not act severely, according to the authority which the Lord gave to me for [an] edification, and not for [an] overthrowing.
Δια τουτο ταυτα γραφω απων, δια να μη φερθω αποτομως παρων κατα την εξουσιαν, την οποιαν μοι εδωκεν ο Κυριος προς οικοδομην και ουχι προς καθαιρεσιν.