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2 Corinthians 12

2 Cor. 12:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I desired
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
Titus
Titos (Greek #5103)
Titus, a Christian
KJV usage: Titus.
Pronounce: tee'-tos
Origin: of Latin origin but uncertain significance
a, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
with
sunapostello (Greek #4882)
to despatch (on an errand) in company with
KJV usage: send with.
Pronounce: soon-ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 4862 and 649
him I sent
sunapostello (Greek #4882)
to despatch (on an errand) in company with
KJV usage: send with.
Pronounce: soon-ap-os-tel'-lo
Origin: from 4862 and 649
a brother
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
c. Did
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
Titus
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
Titos (Greek #5103)
Titus, a Christian
KJV usage: Titus.
Pronounce: tee'-tos
Origin: of Latin origin but uncertain significance
make a gain
pleonekteo (Greek #4122)
to be covetous, i.e. (by implication) to over-reach
KJV usage: get an advantage, defraud, make a gain.
Pronounce: pleh-on-cek-teh'-o
Origin: from 4123
of you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
? walked we
peripateo (Greek #4043)
to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
KJV usage: go, be occupied with, walk (about).
Pronounce: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 3961
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
in the same
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
? walked we not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
in the same
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
steps
ichnos (Greek #2487)
a track (figuratively)
KJV usage: step.
Pronounce: ikh'-nos
Origin: from ἰκνέομαι (to arrive; compare 2240)
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2 Cor. 8:6• 6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also; (2 Cor. 8:6)
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2 Cor. 7:2• 2Receive us: we have injured no one, we have ruined no one, we have made gain of no one. (2 Cor. 7:2)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Titus.
2 Cor. 2:12‑13• 12Now when I came to Troas for the publication of the glad tidings of the Christ, a door also being opened to me in the Lord,
 13I had no rest in my spirit at not finding Titus my brother; but bidding them adieu, I came away to Macedonia. (2 Cor. 2:12‑13)
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2 Cor. 7:2,6• 2Receive us: we have injured no one, we have ruined no one, we have made gain of no one.
 6But he who encourages those that are brought low, even God, encouraged us by the coming of Titus; (2 Cor. 7:2,6)
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2 Cor. 8:6,18• 6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 18but we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the glad tidings through all the assemblies; (2 Cor. 8:6,18)
walked we not in the same spirit.
2 Cor. 8:6,16‑23• 6So that we begged Titus that, according as he had before begun, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 16But thanks be to God, who gives the same diligent zeal for you in the heart of Titus.
 17For he received indeed the entreaty, but, being full of zeal, he went of his own accord to you;
 18but we have sent with him the brother whose praise is in the glad tidings through all the assemblies;
 19and not only so, but is also chosen by the assemblies as our fellow-traveller with this grace, ministered by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and a witness of our readiness;
 20avoiding this, that any one should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us;
 21for we provide for things honest, not only before the Lord, but also before men.
 22And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence he has as to you.
 23Whether as regards Titus, he is my companion and fellow-labourer in your behalf; or our brethren, they are deputed messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory. (2 Cor. 8:6,16‑23)
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Phil. 2:19‑22• 19But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus to you shortly, that *I* also may be refreshed, knowing how ye get on.
 20For I have no one like-minded who will care with genuine feeling how ye get on.
 21For all seek their own things, not the things of Jesus Christ.
 22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a child a father, he has served with me in the work of the glad tidings. (Phil. 2:19‑22)
in the same steps.
Num. 16:15• 15Then Moses was very wroth, and said to Jehovah, Have no regard to their oblation: not one ass have I taken from them, neither have I hurt one of them. (Num. 16:15)
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1 Sam. 12:3‑4• 3Here I am: testify against me before Jehovah, and before his anointed. Whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I injured? or of whose hand have I received any ransom and blinded mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it to you.
 4And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, and thou hast not injured us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand. (1 Sam. 12:3‑4)
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Neh. 5:14• 14Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even to the thirty-second year of Artaxerxes the king, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor. (Neh. 5:14)
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Acts 20:33‑35• 33I have coveted the silver or gold or clothing of no one.
 34Yourselves know that these hands have ministered to my wants, and to those who were with me.
 35I have shewed you all things, that thus labouring we ought to come in aid of the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:33‑35)
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Rom. 4:12• 12and father of circumcision, not only to those who are of the circumcision, but to those also who walk in the steps of the faith, during uncircumcision, of our father Abraham. (Rom. 4:12)
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1 Peter 2:21• 21For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps: (1 Peter 2:21)
• Sad work, when one who is above these wretched motives and ways of judging and estimating things, and full of these divine and glorious motives of Christ, is obliged to come down to those which occupy the selfish hearts of the people with whom he has to do-hearts that are on a level with the motives which animate and govern the world that surrounds them! But love must bear all things. (“2 Corinthians 12” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I begged Titus, and sent the brother with him: did Titus at all make gain of you? have we not walked in the same spirit? have we not in the same steps?

W. Kelly Translation

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I exhorted Titus and sent the brother with [him]: did Titus make any gain of you? Did we not walk in the same spirit? [did we] not in the same steps?