Church Restoration : FINANCING TRAVELING WORKERS

FINANCING TRAVELING WORKERS

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR JESUS AND HIS APOSTLES:

Trusting the Father for resources –

Matthew 6:31-34 (Larger Passage 6:19-34) “Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we wear? Or, What shall we drink? Or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.”

Matthew 10:8b-10 (Larger Passage 10:1-42) “(Jesus to the twelve) Freely ye have received, freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”

Mark 6:8 (Larger Passage 6:7-13)“And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits; And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:”

Luke 10:4 (Larger Passage 10:1-20) “(Jesus to the 70) Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.”

Luke 12:29-34 (Larger Passage 12:1-59) “(Jesus speaking to the multitudes) And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Fathers’ good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Luke 22:35-36 “Then he (Jesus to the 11 apostles) said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”

Women –

Mark 15:40-41 “There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; (who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him (diakoneo = be an attendant, wait upon, to serve) and many other women (gune) which came up with him unto Jerusalem.”

Luke 8:2-3 “And certain (tis = certain) women (gune = woman), which had been healed (therapeuo = to relieve of disease, cure, heal) of evil (poneros = hurtful, evil, harmful, bad, wicked) spirits (pneuma = a spirit) and infirmities (astheneia = feebleness, malady, frailty, disease, sickness, weakness), Mary (Maria Mariam = Maria, Mariam) called Magdalene (Magdalene = inhabitant of Magdala), out of whom went (apo =out of, separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal; exerchomai = to issue, come forth or out, depart) seven (hepta = seven) demons = (daimonion = demonic being ), And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him (diakoneo = be an attendant, wait upon, to serve) of their substance (huparchonta = things that are, that which one has, things in hand, that is property or possessions, goods).”

Romans 16:1-2 “I commend unto you Phoebe our sister (adelphe =sister in the Lord), which is a servant (diakonos = to run on errands, attendant, a waiter at table or in other menial duties, minister, servant) of the church (ekklesia = the called out) which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive (prosdechomai = to admit, credence, to await, accept, allow, to stand beside, be at hand, stand with, aid) her in the Lord, as becometh (axios = appropriately, as becometh, after a godly sort, worthily) saints (hagios = sacred, holy, consecrated, saint), and that ye assist (paristemi paristano = to stand with, recommend, substantiate, to be at hand or ready, aid, commend) her in whatsoever business (pragma = deed, affair, matter, thing, work) she hath need (chrezo = to make, that is to have, necessity, to be in want of or need) of you: for she hath been a succourer (prostatis = succourer, wealthy patroness, protectress, assistant, one standing before, protector, to practice, one who sees to the welfare of others) of many, and of myself also.”

Apostles –

Matthew 9:9-10 “And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, follow me. And he arose, and followed him. And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples.”

Families of apostles –

Acts 12:12 “And when he had considered the thing he came to the house (oikia = residence, an abode, by implication a family, home, household) of Mary (Maria Mariam ) the mother (meter = mother) of John (Ioannes = John), whose surname was Mark (Markos = Marcus, a Christian); (Acts 12:12, 25, 13:5, 13, 15:37, 39; Colossians 4:10; II Timothy 4:11; Philemon 24); where many (hikanos = large, many) were gathered together (sunathroizo = convene, gather, call together) praying (proseuchomai = to pray to God, that is supplicate, worship, make prayer).”

New believers –

Luke 19:1-9 “And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make hast, and come down; for today I must abide at thy house. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, that he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, for so much as he also is a son of Abraham.”

John 3:1-3 (Larger Passage 3:1-21) “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 19:39-40 “And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. “

Matthew 27:57-60 “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulcher, and departed.”

Mark 15:42-46 “And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath, Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. And Pilate marveled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulcher which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulcher.”

Luke 23:50-53 “And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counselor; and he was a good man, and a just: (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them: he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulcher that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.”

John 19:38-42 “And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus. And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight. Then took they the body of Jesus, and wound it in linen clothes with the spices, as the manner of the Jews is to bury. Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulcher, wherein was never man yet laid. There laid they Jesus therefore because of the Jews’ preparation day; for the sepulcher was nigh at hand.”

Bag / Purse –

Matthew 10:8-10 “Freely ye have received, freely give. Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses (zone =a girdle, purse), Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.”

Mark 6:8 “And he commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse (zone = a girdle, purse):”

Luke 10:4 “Carry neither purse (balantion bag, purse), nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.”

Luke 12:33 “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags (balantion = a depository, a pouch for money, bag, purse) which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Luke 22:35-36 “And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse (balantion = a bag, purse), and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse (balantion = bag, purse), let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.”

John 12:4-6 “Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray him. Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag (glossokomon = a case, purse, bag), and bare what was put therein.”

John 13:29 “For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag (glossokomon = a case, purse, bag), that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.”

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR PAUL AND HIS COMPANIONS

Trusting the Father for resources –

Philippians 4:19 “My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in Christ Jesus.”

Tent making –

Acts 18:1-3 “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth: And found (heurisko = to find) a certain Jew (Ioudaios = belonging to Jeudah, Jew) named Aquila (Akulas = an Israelite, Aquila), born in Pontus lately come from Italy, with his wife (a wife, woman) Priscilla;(Priscilla little Prisca, a Christian woman) because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome and came unto them. And because he was of the same craft (homotechnos = a fellow artificer, of the same craft), he abode (meno = to stay, abide, dwell, remain) with them, and wrought (ergazomai = to toil, work, task,trade): for by their occupation (techne + art, trade, skill, craft, occupation) they were tentmakers (skenopoios manufacturer of tents, tentmaker).”

Individual churches – Philippians 4:10-19 “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care (phroneo = exercise the mind, have a sentiment, opinion, to interest oneself, concern, set the affection on) of me hath flourished again; (anathallo = to revive, flourish again) where in ye were also careful (phroneo = exercise the mind, have a sentiment, opinion, interest oneself, concern, set the affection on), but ye lacked opportunity (akaireoman = unseasonable, to be inopportune, to fail of a proper occasion, lack opportunity). Not that I speak in respect of want (husteresis = a falling shore, want): for I have learned (manthano = to learn, understand), in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (autarkes = contented). I know (eido = to know, perceive, understand) both how to be abased (tapeinoo = to depress, humiliate, bring low, humble self), and I know (eido = to know, perceive, understand) how to abound (perisseuo = to superabound, be in excess, excel, to have more, abundance, increase): everywhere and in all things I am instructed (meuo = to teach, instruct) both to be full (chortazo = to gorge, supply food in abundance,) and to be hungry (peinao = to famish, crave, hunger), both to abound (perisseuo = to super abound, be in excess, excel, to have more, increase, abundance ) and to suffer need (hustereo = fall short, deficient, come behind, destitute, lack). I can do all things (ischuo = to have, be able, can do, prevail; pas = all, the whole, all manner of) through Christ (en = fixed position, a relation of rest; Christos = Anointed One, Messiah, Christ) which strengtheneth (endunamoo = to empower, enable, increase in strength, strong) me. Not with standing ye have well done (kalos = well, good; poieo = to make or do, execute, fulfill), that ye did communicate (sugkoinoneo = to share in company with, co-participate, have fellowship, be partaker of) with my affliction (thlipsis = pressure, afflicted, anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble). Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, assembly, gathering) communicated (koinoneo = distribute, to share with others) with me as concerning giving and receiving (dosis = a giving, a gift; lepsis = the act of receiving), but ye only (monos = sole, single, alone, only). For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again (pempo = to dispatch, sent) unto my necessity (chreia = affair, requirement, lack, need, want). Not because I desire (epizeteo = to search, demand, crave, desire, seek after, for) a gift (doma = a present, gift): but I desire fruit (karpos = plucked fruit,) that may abound to your account (pleroo = make replete, to furnish, satisfy, supply). But I have all (pas = all, the whole), and abound (pleonazo = to make or be more, increase, make increase): I am full (pleroo =make replete, furnish, fill up, full), having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God. But my (mou = of me, mine own) God (theos = Diety, the supreme Divinity, God) shall supply (pleroo = to cram a net, level up a hollow, complete, fulfill, supply, furnish, satisfy, accomplish, make full,) all (pas = all, any, every, the whole, whatsoever) your (humon = your own) need (chreia = lack, need, requirement, necessity, needful) according to (kata = beyond measure, exceeding, according to) his (hautou = his own) riches (ploutos = wealth, possessions, abundance, richness) in glory (doxa = glory, dignity, honor, praise, worship) by Christ Jesus (Christos = anointed, Messiah; Iesous = Jesus, Jehoshua,).”

Men –

Acts 4:33-36 “And with great (megas = exceeding, mighty, strong) power (dunamis = force, power, mighty) gave (apodidomi = to give away, deliver) the apostles (apostolos = messenger, he that is sent, delegate, ambassador, commissioner) witness (marturion = evidential, evidence, testified, testimony; root word martus = martyr) of the resurrection (anastasis = a standing up again, resurrection from death, raised to life again) of the Lord Jesus (kurios = supreme authority, controller, master, God; Iesous = Jesus, Jehoshua): and great (megas = exceeding, great, strong) grace (charis = favor, gift) was upon (epi = rested, upon) them all (pas = all, every, the whole). Neither was there any among them that lacked (endees = deficient in, lacking): for as many as were possessors (ktetor = owner, possessor) of lands (chorion = plot or parcel of ground, field) or houses (oikia = residence, abode, home, house, household) sold them (poleo = to sell), and brought (phero = to carry, bring) the prices (time = value, money, price) of the things that were sold (pipraski prao = dispose, to sell), And laid them down (tithemi = to place, lay down) at the apostles’ (apostolos = messenger, he that is sent, delegate, ambassador, commissioner) feet (pous = foot): and distribution (diadidomi = deliver over, divide, give) was made unto every man (hekastos = each, every one,) as he had need (katoti = according to, inasmuch as; chreia = requirement, lack, necessary). And Joses (Ioses = Joses), who by the apostles (apostolos = messenger, he that is sent, delegate, ambassador, commissioner) was surnamed (epikaleomai = surname) Barnabas (Barnabas, son of Nabas, that is prophecy), which is, being interpreted (methermeneuo = to explain over, translate, interpret), The son of consolation (uihos = a son; paraklesis comfort, solace, exhortation, intreaty), a Levite (Leuites = descendant of Levi), and of the country of Cyprus, having land (agros = piece of ground, land), sold it (poleo = to sell), and brought (phero = to carry, bring, lay) the money (chrema = price, money, riches), and laid it (tithemi = to place, put, set) at the apostles’(apostolos = ambassador, commissioner, messenger, he that is sent) feet (pous = foot).”

Women –

Acts 9:36-43 “Now there was a Joppa a certain disciple (mathetria = a female pupil, learner, disciple) named Tabitha (Tabitha = the gazell), which by interpretation is called Dorcas (Dorkas = gazell): this woman was full of good works (pleres = replete, covered over, complete, full; agathos = good, well, benefit; ergon = to work, toil, labor) and alms deeds (eleemosune = compassionate toward the poor, alms) which she did. And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber. And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing (epideiknumi = to exhibit, show) the coats (chiton = tunic, shirt, clothes, coat) and garments (himation = to put on, to dress, apparel, cloak, clothes, raiment, robe, vesture) which Dorcas made (poieo = to make, work, yield, perform, provide), while she was with them. But Peter put them all forth, and kneeled down, and prayed; and turning him to the body said, Tabitha, arise. And she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive. And it was known throughout all Joppa: and many believed in the Lord. And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.”

Acts 16:12-15 “And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. And on the Sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia (Ludia = Lydia, a Lydian in Asia Minor), a seller of purple (porphuropolis = a female trader in purple cloth, seller of purple), of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.”

Acts 17:4, 12 “And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women (protos = foremost in importance, best, chief, first of all) not a few. Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women (euschemon = well formed, decorous, noble in rank, honorable) which were Greeks (hellenis = Grecian, non-Jewish woman), and of men, not a few.”

Collective giving (Churches and Individuals) –

Acts 2:44-45 “And all (pas = all, every, the whole, as many as) that believed (pisteuo = to have faith, entrust, believe, commit to) were together (epi autos = together), and had all things common (hapos = absolutely all, everyone; koinos = common, shared by all); And sold (piprasko prao = sell, dispose) their possessions (ktema estate, possession) and goods (huparxis = property, wealth, goods, substance), and parted them (diamerizo = to partition thoroughly, divide, part) to all men (pas = all every, the whole), as every man had need (kathoti = according to which, inasmuch as; tis = every man, every person; chreia = requirement, lack, necessary, want).”

Acts 4:32 “And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart (mia = one, agreement; kardia = heart) and of one soul (psuche = soul, spirit, mind, breath): neither said any of them that ought the things which he possessed (huparchonta = things in hand, property, possessions, goods, substance) was his own (idos = pertaining to self, one’s own, private or separate); but they had all things common (hapas = absolutely all, whole; koinos = common, shared by all).”

Acts 4:34-35 “Neither was there any among them that lacked (endees = lacking, deficient in): for as many as were possessors (ktetor = an owner, possessor) of lands (chorion = plot of ground, parcel ) or houses (oikia = residence, abode home, house, household) sold them (poleo = to sell), and brought (phero = carry, bear, bring) the prices (time = value, money paid) of the things that were sold (piprasko prao = to sell, dispose of merchandise), And laid them down (tithemi = place, give, lay down) at the apostles feet (apostolos = ambassador, messenger, he that is sent; pous = foot): and distribution was made (diadidomi = give throughout a crowd, deal out, deliver over, divide, distribute) unto every man (hekastos = each or every) according as he had need (kathoti = according to which, as far as, inasmuch; chreia = destitution, demand, requirement, lack, want).”

Acts 4:36-37 “And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (Barnabas = son of Nabas, that is prophecy)), which is, being interpreted (methermeneuo to explain over, translate, interpret), The son of consolation (uihos =a son; paraklesis = comfort, solace, exhortation, intreaty), a Levite (Leuites = descendant of Levi), and of the country of Cyprus, Having land (agros = piece of ground, land), sold it (poleo = to sell), and brought (phero = to carry, bring, lay) the money (chrema price, money, riches), and laid it (tithemi = to place, put, set) at the apostles’ (apostolos = ambassador, commissioner, messenger, he that is sent) feet. ” (pous =foot)

Acts 20:33-35 “I have coveted (epithumeo = to set the heart upon, long for, desire, covet, lust after) no man’s silver (argurion = silver, cash, money, that is drachma or shekel), or gold (chrusion = gold, ornament or coin), or apparel (himatismos = clothing, raiment, apparel). Yea, ye yourselves know (ginosko = to know, be aware, perceive, be sure), that these hands (cheir = the hand) have ministered (hupereteo = to be subordinate, subserve, minister) unto my necessities (chreia = lack, need, requiremnet), and to them that were with me. I have shewed (hupodeiknumi = to exhibit, exemplify, show) you all things, how that so laboring (kopiao = work hard, labor, toil, to feel fatigue) ye ought (dei = necessary as binding, behooved, must needs, ought) to support (antilambanomai =) the weak (astheneo to be feeble, diseased, impotent, sick), and to remember (mnemoneuo = to exercise memory, recollect, be mindful) the words (logos = word, utterance) of the Lord Jesus (kurios = supreme in authority, controller, God, master; Iesous = Jesus, Jehoshua), how he said, It is more blessed (makarios supremely blest, happy) to give (didomi = to give, bestow) than to receive (lambano = to take, get hold of, obtain, receive).”

I Corinthians 16:17 “I am glad of the coming of Stephanas (Stephanas = crowned) and Fortunatus ( Phortounatos = fortunate) and Achaicus (Acaikos = an Achaian): for that which was lacking (husterema a deficit, poverty, that which is behind, lack, want) on your part (humon = concerning you) they have supplied (anapleroo = to complete, supply, accomplish, fulfill). For they have refreshed (anapauo = give rest, take ease, refresh) my spirit and yours (pneuma = breath, spirit, soul, life): therefore acknowledge ye them that are such (epiginosko = to know, recognize, to become fully acquainted with, perceive, acknowledge; toioutos = of this sort, like such an one, truly this ).”

II Corinthians 8:1-24 “Moreover, brethren (adelphos = root delphus meaning the womb, a brother), we do you to wit (gnorizo = to make known, give to understand, to know) of the grace (charis = favor, gift, pleasure, joy, grace) of God (theos = deity, the supreme Divinity, God) bestowed on (didomi = to give, deliver, grant) the churches (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, assembly, gathering) of Macedonia (Makedonia = a region of Greece); How that in a great trial (polus polos = much, many, great; dokime = test, experience, trial) of affliction (thlipsis pressure, anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble, affliction) the abundance (perisseia = superabundance) of their joy (chara delight, gladness, joy) and their deep poverty (bathos = extent, mystery, deep; ptocheia = beggary, indigence, poverty) abounded (bathos extent, mystery, deep) unto the riches (perisseuo = wealth, money, possessions) of their liberality (haplotes = generosity, bountifulness, without self-seeking). For to their power (dunamis = force, miraculous power, strength, might), I bear record (martureo = to be a witness, testify, give evidence, report), yea, and beyond their power (huper = over, beyond, above; dunamis = force, miraculous power, strength, might) they were willing of themselves (authairetos = self-chosen, voluntary, of own accord); Praying us (deomai = to beg, that to petition, beseech, make request) with much entreaty (polus polos = much, oft, many; paraklesis = imploration, exhortation, entreaty) that we would receive the gift (dechomai = to receive, accept, take; charis = gift, favor, liberality), and take upon us the fellowship (koinonia = partnership, communicate, distribution, fellowship) of the ministering to the saints (diakonia = service, ministry, attend as a servant, aid, relief; hagios = consecrated, blameless, holy, pure, saint).”

“And this they did, not as we hoped (elpizo = to expect, hope), but first (proton = before, at the beginning, first of all, firstly) gave their own selves (didomi = to give, commit, yield; heautou = their own selves) to the Lord (kurios = supreme in authority, controller, God, Lord, master), and unto us (hemin = to us) by the will of God (thelema = determination, choice, purpose, desire, pleasure, will;(theos =deity, the supreme Divinity, God). Insomuch that we desired (parakaleo = to call near, invite, invoke, call for, desire) Titus (Titos = Latin origin), that as he had begun (proenarchomai = to commence already, begin), so (houto = in this way, after this manner) he would also finish (epiteleo = to fulfill further or completely, perfect, finish) in you the same grace (charis = favor, gift, grace, benefit, joy, pleasure) also. I speak not (lego = relate in words, discourse, speech, speak) by commandment (epitage = injunction, decree, authoritativeness, authority, commandment), but by occasion (dia = through, the channel of an act) of the forwardness (spoude = eagerness, earnestness, care, diligence, forwardnesss, haste) of others (heteros = other, another), and to prove (dokimazo = to approve, allow, discern, examine, prove, try) the sincerity (gnesios = legitimate, genuine, true, sincerity) of your love (agape = love, affection, benevolence).”

“For ye know (ginosko = to know absolutely, be sure, understand, percieve) the grace (charis = gift, favor, grace) of our Lord Jesus Christ (kurios = supreme in authority, controller, God, Lord master; Iesous = Jesus, Jehoshua; Christos = anointed, Messiah), that, though he was rich (plousios = wealthy, abounding with, rich), yet for your sakes he became poor (ptocheuo = to be a beggar, to become indigent, become poor), that ye through his poverty (piocheia = beggary, indigence, poverty) might be rich (plouteo = wealthy, increased with goods, rich). And herein I give my advice (gnome = opinion, counsel, judgment, mind, advice) for this is expedient (sumphero = profitable, good, advantage, better for, expedient) for you, who have begun before (proenarchomai = to commence already, begin before), not only to do (poieo = to make or do) but also to be forward (thelo ethelo = to determine, choose, prefer, to delight in) a year ago (peruse = last year, a year ago). Now (nuni = just now) therefore perform the doing of it (epiteleo = to fulfill further, or completely, execute, accomplish, finish; poieo = to make or do); that as there was a readiness (prothumia = predisposition, readiness of mind, willing mind) to will (theol ethelo = to determine, choose), so there may be a performance (epiteleo = to fulfill further, completely) also out of that which ye have (echo = to hold, possession, possessed with).”

“For if there be first (prokeimai = first) a willing mind (prothumia = predisposition, readiness of mind, willing), it is accepted (euprosdektos = well received, approved, favorable) according to (katho = precisely as, in proportion as, according to) that a man hath (tis = some or any person, man; echo = to hold, such as a possession, possessed with), and not according (katho = according to, precisely as, in proportion as ) to that he hath not (echo = to hold, such as possession; ou = no or not). For I mean not that other men be eased (allos = different, more, some other; anesis = relaxation, relief, eased, rest), and ye burdened (thlipsis = pressure, afflicted, burdened, troubled): But by an equality (isotes = likeness, equity, equal), that now at this time (nun = present time, now; kairos = occasion, set time, this time) your abundance (perisseuma = surplus, over and above ) may be a supply for their want (husterema = lack, want, poverty), that their abundance (perisseuma = surplus, over and above) also may be a supply for your want: (husterema = lack, want, poverty) that there may be equality (isotes = likeness, equity, equal):”

“As it is written (grapho = write), He that had gathered much (polus polos = much, many, abundant, plreneous) had nothing over (pleonazo = have over, increase); and he that had gathered little (oligos = puny, short, small) had no lack (elattoneo = to diminish, fall short, have lack). But thanks (charis = gratitude, thanks) be to God (theos = deity, the supreme Divinity, God), which put (didomi = give, put) the same earnest care (autos = self, same; spoude = eagerness, earnestness, diligence, haste) into the heart (kardia = heart, thoughts, feelings) of Titus (Titus = Latin origin) for you. For indeed (men = indeed, truly) he accepted (dechomai = accept, receive) the exhortation (paraklesis = imploration, entreaty, exhortation); but being more forward (spoudaioteros = prompt, diligent, earnest, forward), of his own accord (authairetos = self-chosen, voluntary, of own accord) he went unto you (exerchomai = depart, go forth, proceed). And we have sent with him (sumpempo = to dispatch in company, send with) the brother (adelphos = a brother), whose praise (epainos = commendable, laud, praise) is in the gospel (euaggelion = good message, good news) throughout (dia = throughout) all (pas = all, every) the churches (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, community, assembly, gathering); And not that only, but who was also chosen (cheirontoneo = to select, to stetch, hand voter, raising the hand, chosen) of the churches = ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, community, assembly, gathering) to travel with us (sunekdemos = fellow traveler, companion in travel, travel with) with this grace (charis = gift), which is administered by us (diakoneo = minister, an attendant, wait upon) to the glory (doxa = honor, praise, worship) of the same Lord (kurios = supreme authority, controller, God, Lord, master), and declaration of your ready mind (prothumia = readiness of mind, willing mind): Avoiding this (stello = repress, avoid, withdraw self), that no man should blame (momaomai = discredit, blame) us in this abundance (hadrotes = liberality, plumpness) which is administered (diakoneo = to be an attendant, wait upon, minister, serve)by us: Providing for (pronoeo = look out for beforehand, provide for) honest things (kalos = properly, valuable, worthy), not only in the sight (monon = merely, alone, only) of the Lord (kurios supreme authority, controller, God, Lord, master), but also in the sight (enopion = in the face of, before, in the presence of) of men (anthropos = man, human beings).”

“And we have sent with them (sumpempo = to dispatch in company, send with) our brother (adelphos = a brother), whom we have oftentimes (pollakis = many times, frequently) proved (dokimazo = to test, approve, examine, discern) diligent (spoudaios = prompt, earnest, diligent) in many things (polus polos = many), but now (nuni = just now) much more diligent (polus polos = much, many, plenteous; spoudaioteron = more earnestly, very promptly, very diligently), upon the great confidence (polus polos = much, many, plenteous; pepoithesis = reliance, trust, confidence) which I have in you. Whether (eite = if, whether) any do inquire of (huper = regarding) Titus (Titos = of Latin origin), he is my partner (emos = mine own) and fellow helper (koinonos = associate, companion, partaker, partner, sharer; sunergos = co-laborer, helper, fellow worker, laborer together with) concerning you: or our brethren (adelphos = a brother) be inquired of, they are the messengers (apostolos = ambassador, apostle, messenger, he that is sent) of the churches (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, assembly, gathering), and the glory of Christ (doxa = glory, honor, praise, worship; Christos = anointed, Messiah, Christ). Wherefore (oun = certainly, accordingly, wherefore) shew ye to them (endeiknumi = to indicate by word or act, show), and before the churches (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, community, assembly, gathering), the proof (endeixis = indication, declare, evident token, proof) of your love (agape = affection, love), and of our boasting (kauchesis = boasting whereof I may glory, rejoice) on your behalf (huper = over, regarding, concerning, for the sake of, on the part of).”

II Corinthians 9:1-15 “For as touching (peri = with respect to, pertaining to) the ministering (diakonia = aid, service, relief, service) to the saints (hagios = consecrated, holy, pure, saint), it is superfluous (perissos = beyond, excessive, exceeding abundantly above) for me to write (grapho = write) to you: For I know (eido = to see, to know, perceive, be sure, understand) the forwardness of your mind (prothumia = predisposition, readiness of mind, willing mind), for which I boast (kauchaomai = to boast, glory, rejoice, joy) of you to them of Macedonia (Makedon = a Macedon, in habitant of Macedonia), that Achaia (Achaia = Greece) was ready (paraskeuazo = to furnish aside, get ready, prepare self, make ready) a year ago (peruse = last year, a year ago); and your zeal (zelos = heat, zeal, fervent mind) hath provoked (erethizo = stimulate, provoke) very many (pleion pleon = major portion, exceed, greater). Yet have I sent (pempo = to dispatch, departure, send) the brethren (adelphos the womb, a brother), lest our boasting (hina me = in order; kauchema = boast, to glory, rejoice) of you should be in vain (kenoo = make empty, void, vain) in this behalf (meros = behalf, this respect); that, as I said, ye may be ready (paraskeuazo = to furnish aside, get ready, prepare self, make ready): Lest haply (mepos = lest somehow, by some means) if they of Macedonia (Makedon = inhabitant of Macedonia) come with me (erchomai = to come, accompany), and find you unprepared (heurisko = to find; aparaskeuastos = unready, unprepared), that we say not, ye should be ashamed (kataischuno = to shame down, disgrace, blush) in this same confident (hupostasis = a setting in order, assurance, confidence) boasting (kauchesis = boasting, glory, rejoicing).”

“Therefore I thought (begeomai = to lead, command, deem, consider) it necessary (anagkaios = necessary, needful) to exhort (parakaleo = to call near, invoke, implore, comfort, entreat, pray) the brethren (adelphos the womb, abrother), that they would go before unto you (prochrchomai = to go onward, precede, go before), and make up beforehand (hetoimos = adjusted, made ready, prepared,) your bounty (eulogia = blessing, bounty), whereof ye had notice before (prokataggello = to announce beforehand), that the same might be ready (hetoimos = adjusted, ready, prepared), as a matter of bounty (commendation, consecreation, benefit, bounty), and not as of covetousness (pleonexia = extortion, greediness, covetousness, fraudulency). But this I say, He which soweth sparingly (pheidomenos = stingily, sparingly) shall reap (therido = to harvest a crop, reap) also sparingly (pheidomenos = stingily, sparingly); and he which soweth bountifully (speiro = to scatter, sow seed; epi = distribution; eulogia = commendation, consecration, benefit, blessing) shall reap (therido = to harvest a crop) also bountifully (eip = distribution; eulogia = commendation, consecration, benefit, blessing).”

“Every man according (hekastos = each or everyone; kathos according to) as he purposeth (proaireomai = to choose for oneself, prefer, purpose, intend) in his heart ((kardia = heart, thoughts, feelings, mind), so let him give; not grudgingly (lupe = sadness, grievous, heaviness, sorrow) or of necessity (anagke = constraint, distress, must needs): for God (theos = deity, the supreme Divinity, God) loveth (agapao = to love) a cheerful giver (hilaros = merry, prompt, willing, cheerful, hilarious; dotes = giver). And God (deity, the supreme Divinity, God) is able (dunatos = capable, powerful, possible, strong) to make all grace abound (pas = all, every, the whole; charis = grace, gift, favor, benefit, joy; perisseuo = to super abound, excess, abundance, exceed, over and above) toward you (eis = toward); that ye, always having (pantote = always, at all times; echo = having) all sufficiency (pas = all, the whole; autarkeia = self-satisfaction, contentment, sufficiency) in all things (pas = all the whole), may abound (perisseuo = super abound, excel, abundance) to every good work (pas = every, all, every; agathos = good, benefit; ergon = work, toil, act, deed, labor):(As it is written (grapho = to write), He hath dispersed abroad (skorpizo = dissipate, put to flight, scatter abroad); he hath given to the poor (didomi = to give; penes = to toil for daily subsistence, starving, indigent): his righteousness (dikaiosune = equity, justification, righteousness) remaineth (meno = to stay, abide, continue, endure, remain) forever (eis = continual, to the end; aion = an age, perpetuity, eternal, without end). Now he that ministereth seed (epichoregeo = to furnish, fully supply, contribute, nourishment; sperma = seed) to the sower (speiro = scatter, sow) both minister bread (kai = both; choregeo furnish, give, minister; artos = loaf, bread) for your food (brosis = food, eating, meat), and multiply (plethuno = to increase, abound, multiply) your seed sown (sporos = a scattering of seed, as sown), and increase the fruits (gennema = produce, fruit) of your righteousness; (dikaiosune = equity, justification, righteousness)

“Being enriched (ploutizo = to make wealthy, make rich) in everything (pas = every, the whole) to all bountifulness (pas = all, every, the whole; haplotes = generosity, without self-seeking, sincerity, simplicity), which causeth (katergazomai = to work fully, accomplish, to finish, cause, work out) through us (dia = the channel of an act, through; hemon = from us, our company) thanksgiving to God (eucharistia = gratitude, thankfulness, grateful language, thanksgiving; theos = deity, the supreme Divinity, God). For the administration (diakonia = ministering, relief) of this service (leitourgia = function, ministration, service) not only supplieth (prosanapleroo = to fill up further, furnish fully, furnish) the want (husterema = deficit, poverty, that which is behind, lack, want) of the saints (hagios = sacred, pure, blameless, consecrated, holy, saint), but is abundant (perisseuo = to be in excess, excel, abound, increase, over and above) also by many thanksgivings (eucharistia = gratitude, grateful language, as an act of worship, thankfulness) unto God (theos = deity, the supreme Divinity, God); Whiles by the experiment (dokime = test, proof) of this ministration (diakonia = service, ministering, relief) they glorify God (doxazo = to render, esteem glorious, glorify, magnify, honor; theos= deity, the supreme Divinity, God ) for your professed subjection (homologia = acknowledgment, professed; hupotage = subordination, subjection) unto the gospel of Christ (euaggelion = good message, good news, gospel; Christos = anointed, Messiah, Christ), and for your liberal distribution (haplotes = sincerity, without self-seeking, generosity, simplicity; koinonia = partnership, participation, communicate, communion, fellowship) unto them, and unto all men (pas everyone, whole, all); And by their prayer (deesis = petition, request, supplication) for you, which long after you (epipotheo = to yearn, earnestly desire, desire greatly, long after) for the exceeding grace (charis = acceptable, benefit, favor, gift, joy, pleasure, grace) of God in you (theos = deity, supreme Divinity, God). Thanks be unto God (charis = gratitude, benefit, favor, gift, joy, grace; theos = deity, supreme Divinity, God) for his unspeakable gift.” (anekdiegetos = indescribable, not expounded in full, unspeakable; dorea = gratuity, gift)

II Corinthians 11:7-12 “Have I committed an offence (poieo = to make or do, transgress; hamartia = sin, offence)committed) in abasing (tapeinoo = to depress, humiliate, bring low, humble self, abase) myself that ye might be exalted (hupsoo = to elevate, lift up, exalt), because I have preached (euaggelizo = to announce good news, declare, bring glad tidings, good news, preach the gospel)) to you the gospel (euaggelion = a good message, the gospel) of God (theos Deity, supreme Divinity, God) freely (dorean gratuitously, without a cause, freely, for naught, in vain)? I robbed (sulao = to strip, despoil, rob) other churches (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, community, assembly, gathering, church), taking wages of them (opsonion rations for a soldier, stipend or pay, wages), to do you service (diakonia = attendance as a servant, aid, service, minister, relief). And when I was present (pareimi to be near, at hand, present) with you, and wanted (hustereo = to fall short, deficient, come behind, suffer need, want), I was chargeable (katanarkao = burdensome, slothful, expensive) to no man (oudeis not even on, none, nobody, no man): for that which was lacking (husterema = deficit, poverty, that which is behind, wanting, lacking) to me the brethren (adelphos = the womb, a brother) which came from Macedonia (erchomai = to come or go, accompany; Makedonia = Macedonia, a region of Greece) supplied (prosanapleroo = to fill up further, furnish fully, supply): and in all things (pas = any, every, the whole, all) I have kept myself (tereo = to guard from loss or injury, keeping the eye upon) from being burdensome (abares weightless, not burdensome) unto you, and so will I keep myself (tereo = to guard from loss or injury, keeping an eye upon). As the truth (aletheia truth, true) of Christ (Christos = Anointed one, Messiah, Christ) is in me, no man shall stop (sphragizo = stop) me of this boasting (kauchesis glory, glorifying,, rejoicing, boasting in a good sense) in the regions of Achaia (klima = tract of country, part, region; Achaia = Greece). Wherefore (diati = through what cause, that is why, wherefore)? Because I love you not (agapao = to love much)? God (theos = Deity, the supreme Divinity, God) knoweth (to see, to know, understands, perceives). But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off (ekkopto = to frustrate, cut down, hinder) occasion (aphorme = a starting point, an opportunity, occasion) from them which desire occasion (thelo, ethelo = to determine, choose, wish, be inclined to; aphorme = a starting point, opportunity, occasion ); that wherein they glory (kauchaomai = to boast, to vaunt, glory), they may be found (heurisko = to find, obtain, perceive, get) even as we.”

Ephesians 4:28 “Let him that stole (klepto = to steal) steal no more (klepto = to steal; meketi no further, any longer, not any more): but rather let him labor (kopiao = work hard, toil, be wearied, to feel fatigue, labor), working with his hands (ergazomai to toil, as a task or occupation, be engaged in, minister about, trade, work; cheir = the hand as a means or instrument) the thing which is good (agathos = benefit, good ; chreia = employment, business, requirement, demand), that he may have (echo = to hold, possession) to give (metadidomi = to give over, share, impart) to him that needeth (echo = need).”

Philippians 2:25-30 “Yet I supposed it necessary (hegeomai = to lead, command, deem, consider, suppose, think; anagkaios = necessary, needful) to send to you Epaphroditus (pempo = to dispatch, send; Epaphroditos = Venus), my brother (adelphos = the womb, a brother), and companion in labor and fellow soldier (sunergos = co-laborer, companion, helper, workfellow; sustratiotes = an associate in toil, fellow soldier), but your messenger (apostolos ambassador, messenger, he that is sent, apostle), and he that ministered to my wants (leitourgos = servant, minister; chreia = lack, destitution, requirement, need, want ). For I longed after you all (epipotheo = to yearn, desire, long after), and was full of heaviness (ademoneo = in distress, very heavy, full of heaviness), because that ye had heard (akouo = to hear, come to the ears, reported) that he had been sick (astheneo = to be feeble, diseased, impotent, weak, sick). For indeed he was sick (astheneo = feeble, diseased, impotent, weak, sick) nigh unto death (paraplesion = close by, almost, nigh unto; thanatos = death): but God had mercy on him (theos = Deity, Supreme Divinity, God; eleeo = compassionate, divine grace, show mercy on); and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow (lupe = sadness, grief, heaviness, sorrow). I sent him therefore (pempo = to dispatch, send) the more carefully (spoudaioteros = more speedily, sooner than otherwise, more carefully), that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice (chairo = to be full of cheer, happy, glad, joy, rejoice), and that I may be the less sorrowful (alupoteros = less sorrowful, without more grief). Receive him therefore in the Lord (prosdechomai = to admit, hospitality, accept; kurios = supreme in authority, controller, God, Lord, Master) with all gladness (chara = cheerfulness, delight, gladness); and hold such in reputation (echo = to hold, relation; entimos = valued, honorable, precious, reputation): Because of the work of Christ (ergon = to work, toil, labor, an act; Christos = Anointed, Messiah, Christ) he was nigh unto death (eggizo = near, approach, nigh; thanatos = death), not regarding his life (parabouleuomai = disregard, not regard), to supply (anapleroo = to complete, to supply, fulfill) your lack of service (husterema = a deficit, poverty, that which is behind, that which is behind; leitourgia = ministration, service) toward me.”

Philippians 4:9-19 “Those things, which ye have both learned (manthano = learn, understand), and received (paralambano = to receive near), and heard (akouo = to hear, give audience, come to the ears, reported, be noised, understand), and seen (eido = to see, to know, understand) in me, do (prasso = to practice, perform repeatedly, habitully): and the God of peace shall be with you (theos = Deity, the Supreme Divinity, God; eirene = peace, prosperity, quietness, rest). But I rejoiced (chairo = to be full of cheer, happy, well off, glad, joy) in the Lord greatly (kurios = supreme authority, controller, Lord, Master, God; megalos = much, greatly), that now at the last (ede = even now, by this time; pote = at some time, afore time, in the old time, time past) your care of me (phroneo = interest with concern, set affection on) hath flourished again (anathallo = to revive, flourish again); wherein ye were also careful (phroneo = to interest oneself with concern and obedience), but ye lacked opportunity (akaireomai = lack opportunity). Not that I speak (lego = discourse, speech, break silence) in respect of want (husteresis = a falling short, want): for I have learned (manthano = to learn, understand), in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (autarkes = contented). I know (eido = to know, perceive, be aware, understand) both how to be abased (tapeinoo = abase, bring low, humble self, humiliate in condition or heart), and I know (eido = to know, perceive, be aware, understand) how to abound everywhere (perisseuo = have more, abundance, enough and to spare, exceed): and in all things I am instructed (mueo = to teach, instruct) both to be full (cortazo = supplyfood in abundance, satisfy, fill) and to be hungry (peinao = to famish, crave, be an hungered), both to abound (perisseuo = excess, abundance, enough and to spare, increase) and to suffer need (hustereo = fall short, destitute, lack suffer need, want). I can do all things (ischuo = be able, be of strength, can do; pas = every, any, the whole, whatsoever) through Christ (en = fixed position, a relation of rest, because of; Christo = Anointed, Messiah, Christ) which strengthenth me ( endunamoo = to empower, enable, make strong). Notwithstanding (plen = moreover, besides, save that, notwithstanding) ye have well done (kalos = well, good, full well; poieo = to make or do, fulfill, execute), that ye did communicate (sugkoinoneo = to share in company with, co-participate in, be partaker of, have fellowship, communicate) with my affliction (thlipsis = pressure, afflicted, anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble).”

“Now ye Philippians (Philippesios = native of Philippi) know also (eido = to see, to know, be aware, perceive, be sure, understand), that in the beginning of the gospel (arche = commencement, beginning; euaggelion = good message, good news, the gospel), when I departed from Macedonia (exerchomai = depart out of; Makedonia = region of Greece), no church (ekklesia = a calling out, meeting, congregation, assembly, gathering, church) communicated with me (koinoneo = to share with others, distribute, be partaker, communicate) as concerning giving (dosis = giving, a gift) and receiving (lepsis = receiving), but ye only (monos = alone, by themselves). For even in Thessalonica (Thessalonike = a Thessalian, a place in Asia Minor) ye sent once and again (pempo = to dispatch, send; dis = root word meaning again, twice) unto my necessity (chreia = affair, occasion, demand, requirement, destitution, lack need, want). Not because I desire a gift (epizeteo = search or inquire for, demand, crave, seek after, desire; doma = a present, gift): but I desire fruit (epizeteo = search or inquire for, demand, crave, seek after, desire; karpos = fruit as plucked) that may abound (pleonazo = make or be more, increase, abundant) to your account (logos = account, work, communication). But I have all (pas = all, every, the whole), and abound (perisseuo = be in excess, excel, have more, abundant, enough and to spare, exceed, increase): I am full (pleroo = level up, satisfy, to make full), having received of Epaphroditus (dechomai = to receive, take, accept; Epaphroditos = devoted) the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell (osme = odor, savor, fragrance; euodia = good scent, sweet savor, smelling), a sacrifice acceptable (thusia = the act or the victim, sacrifice), well pleasing to God (dektos = approved, accepted; euarestos = fully agreeable, acceptable; theos = Deity, supreme Divinity, God). But my God (theos = Deity, supreme Divinity, God) shall supply (pleroo = level up, furnish, satisfy, accomplish, complete, fill up, make full, supply) all your need (pas = all, any, every, the whole; chreia = requirement, lack, want) according to (kata = according to the case) his riches in glory ( ploutos = wealth, fullness, money, possessions, abundance, richness, valuable bestowment; doxa = glory, dignity, honor, praise, worship) by Christ Jesus (Christos = Anointed, Messiah, Christ; Iesous = Jesus, Jehoshua). Now unto God (theos = Deity, supreme Divinity, God) and our Father (pater = father) be glory forever and ever (doxa = glory, dignity, honor, praise, worship; aion = an age, perpetuity, eternal, forever, without end). Amen (amen = firm, trustworthy, surely, so be it).”

I Thessalonians 5:12-14 “And we beseech you (erotao = request, ask, beseech, desire, entreat, pray), brethren (adelphos = the womb, brother), to know them (eido = to know, be aware, perceive, be sure, understand) which labor among you (kopiao = to feel fatigue, to work hard, labor, toil, be wearied), and are over you (proistemi = to stand before) in the Lord (kurios = supreme in authority, controller, God, Lord, Master), and admonish (noutheteo = to put in mind, caution, reprove gently, warn, admonish) you; And to esteem (hegeomai to lead, deem, consider, count them, think) them very highly (huper = over, above, beyond, very highly) in love (agape = affection, love) for their work’s sake (ergon = to work, toil, act, deed, labor). And be at peace (eireneuo = to be peaceful, live peaceably) among yourselves. Now we exhort (parakaleo = to call near, invite, invoke implore console, beseech, comfort, entreat, exhort) you, brethren (adelphos = the womb, a brother), warn (noutheteo = put in mind, to caution, reprove gently, admonish, warn) them that are unruly (ataktos = insubordinate, unarranged, unruly), comfort (paramutheomai = to relate near, encourage, console, comfort) the feebleminded (oligopsuchos = faint hearted, feebleminded), support the weak (antechomai = adhere, to care for, support; asthenes = strengthless, feeble, impotent, sick, without strength, weak), be patient (makrothumeo = to be long spirited, forbearing, patient, suffer long, longsuffering, endure) toward all men (pas = all, any, every, the whole, whosoever).”

James 2:15-17 “If (ean = condition, in case that, provided) a brother or sister (adelphos = the womb, a brother; adelphe = a sister) be naked (bumnos = nude, naked), and destitute (leipo = to leave, to fail, be absent, wanting, lack, destitute) of daily food (ephemeros = for a day, daily; trophe = nourishment, rations, food, meat). And one of you say (epo to speak, say by word or writing, answer, tell) unto them, Depart in peace (hupago = withdraw or retire sinking out of sight, depart, go away; eirene = peace, prosperity), be ye warmed and filled (thermaino = to heat oneself, be warm; chortazo = to gorge, supply food in abundance, feed, fill, satisfy); notwithstanding ye give them not (didomi = to give, minister) those things which are needful (epitedeios = things which are needful, enough) to the body (soma = body, as a sound whole); what doth it profit (ophelos = to heap up, accumulate or benefit, gain, advantage, profit)? Even so faith (pistis persuasion, conviction, assurance, belief, faith), if it hath not works (ergon = to work, toil, deed, doing, labor), is dead (faith), (nekros = a corpse, dead) being alone (kata = alone, apart).”

I John 3:16-18 “Hereby perceive we (ginosko = to know, perceive, be sure, understand) the love of God (agape = affection, love; theos = Deity, supreme Divinity, God), because he laid down (tithemi = lay down) his life for us (psuche = breath, life): and we ought to lay down our lives (opheilo opehileo = owe, to be under obligation, ought; thiemi = lay down; psuche = spirit, breath, life) for the brethren (adelphos = the womb, a brother). But whoso hath this world’s good (kosmos = world; bios = livelihood, good, life, living), and seeth (theoreo = to be a spectator, behold, look on, see) his brother (adelphos = the womb, a brother) have need (chreia = destitution, lack, need, want), and shutteth up (kleio = to close, shut up) his bowels of compassion (splagchnon = an intestine, pity, sympathy, bowels, affection, tender mercy) from him, how dwelleth (meno = to stay, abide, dwell) the love of God (agape = love, affection, benevolence; theos = Deity, Supreme Divinity, God) in him? My little children (teknion = infant, darlings, little children), let us not love in word (agapao = to love, much; logos = word, talk, speech, utterance), neither in tongue (glossa = tongue, language); but in deed (ergon = work, toil, deed, doing) and in truth (aletheia = truth).”