1 Timothy 6:2
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©GreekStrong'sOrigin
Thoseοἱ
(oi)
3588: thethe def. art.
who haveἔχοντες
(echontes)
2192: to have, holda prim. verb
believersπιστοὺς
(pistous)
4103: faithful, reliablefrom peithó
as their mastersδεσπότας
(despotas)
1203: lord, masterof uncertain origin
must not be disrespectfulκαταφρονείτωσαν
(kataphroneitōsan)
2706: to think little offrom kata and phroneó
to them becauseὅτι
(oti)
3754: that, becauseconjunction from neut. of hostis,
they are brethren,ἀδελφοί
(adelphoi)
80: a brotherfrom alpha (as a cop. prefix) and delphus (womb)
but must serveδουλευέτωσαν
(douleuetōsan)
1398: to be a slave, to servefrom doulos
them all the more,μᾶλλον
(mallon)
3123: morecptv. of the same as malista
becauseὅτι
(oti)
3754: that, becauseconjunction from neut. of hostis,
thoseοἱ
(oi)
3588: thethe def. art.
who partakeἀντιλαμβανόμενοι
(antilambanomenoi)
482: to take instead of, take hold offrom anti and lambanó
of the benefitεὐεργεσίας
(euergesias)
2108: a good deedfrom euergetés
are believersπιστοί
(pistoi)
4103: faithful, reliablefrom peithó
and beloved.ἀγαπητοὶ
(agapētoi)
27: belovedfrom agapaó
Teachδίδασκε
(didaske)
1321: to teacha redupl. caus. form of daó (to learn)
and preachπαρακάλει
(parakalei)
3870: to call to or for, to exhort, to encouragefrom para and kaleó
these 
 
3778: thisprobably from a redupl. of ho,, used as a demonstrative pronoun
[principles]. 
 
  


















KJV Lexicon
οι  definite article - nominative plural masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
δε  conjunction
de  deh:  but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
πιστους  adjective - accusative plural masculine
pistos  pis-tos':  objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful -- believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
εχοντες  verb - present active participle - nominative plural masculine
echo  ekh'-o:  (used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold
δεσποτας  noun - accusative plural masculine
despotes  des-pot'-ace:  an absolute ruler (despot) -- Lord, master.
μη  particle - nominative
me  may:  any but (that), forbear, God forbid, lack, lest, neither, never, no (wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without.
καταφρονειτωσαν  verb - present active imperative - third person
kataphroneo  kat-af-ron-eh'-o:  to think against, i.e. disesteem -- despise.
οτι  conjunction
hoti  hot'-ee:  demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because -- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
αδελφοι  noun - nominative plural masculine
adephos  ad-el-fos':  a brother near or remote -- brother.
εισιν  verb - present indicative - third person
eisi  i-see':  they are -- agree, are, be, dure, is, were.
αλλα  conjunction
alla  al-lah':  other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) -- and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
μαλλον  adverb
mallon  mal'-lon:  (adverbially) more (in a greater degree) or rather -- better, far, (the) more (and more), (so) much (the more), rather.
δουλευετωσαν  verb - present active imperative - third person
douleuo  dool-yoo'-o:  to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary) -- be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice).
οτι  conjunction
hoti  hot'-ee:  demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because -- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
πιστοι  adjective - nominative plural feminine
pistos  pis-tos':  objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful -- believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
εισιν  verb - present indicative - third person
eisi  i-see':  they are -- agree, are, be, dure, is, were.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
αγαπητοι  adjective - nominative plural masculine
agapetos  ag-ap-ay-tos':  beloved -- (dearly, well) beloved, dear.
οι  definite article - nominative plural masculine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
της  definite article - genitive singular feminine
ho  ho:  the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
ευεργεσιας  noun - genitive singular feminine
euergesia  yoo-erg-es-ee'-ah:  beneficence (genitive case or specially) -- benefit, good deed done.
αντιλαμβανομενοι  verb - present middle or passive deponent participle - nominative plural masculine
antilambanomai  an-tee-lam-ban'-om-ahee:  to take hold of in turn, i.e. succor; also to participate -- help, partaker, support.
ταυτα  demonstrative pronoun - accusative plural neuter
tauta  tow'-tah:  these things -- + afterward, follow, + hereafter, him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
διδασκε  verb - present active imperative - second person singular
didasko  did-as'-ko:  to teach (in the same broad application) -- teach.
και  conjunction
kai  kahee:  and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
παρακαλει  verb - present active imperative - second person singular
parakaleo  par-ak-al-eh'-o:  to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) -- beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles.

King James Bible
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

International Standard Version
Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers. In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.

NET Bible
But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Summary of Timothy's Duties Teach them and exhort them about these things.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Let those who have believing masters not despise them, because they are their brothers, but let them rather serve them, because they are believers and beloved, by whom they are at peace in their service. Teach these things and implore them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Slaves whose masters also believe should respect their masters even though their masters are also believers. As a result, believers who are slaves should serve their masters even better because those who receive the benefit of their work are believers whom they love. Teach and encourage people to do these things.

King James 2000 Bible
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
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