Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAnd this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire. Young's Literal Translation and an opinion in this do I give: for this to you [is] expedient, who not only to do, but also to will, did begin before—a year ago, King James Bible 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. Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is my opinion δίδωμι (didōmi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. about γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. what is helpful συμφέρει (sympherei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4851: From sun and phero; to bear together, i.e. to collect, or to conduce; especially advantage. for you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this [matter]: τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. Last year πέρυσι (perysi) Adverb Strong's 4070: Last year, a year ago. Adverb from peras; the by-gone, i.e. last year. [you were] οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. the first προενήρξασθε (proenērxasthe) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4278: To begin before. From pro and enarchomai; to commence already. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. to [give], ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. to have such a desire. θέλειν (thelein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. |
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