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1 Thess. 2:9 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
ye remember
mnemoneuo (Greek #3421)
to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse
KJV usage: make mention; be mindful, remember.
Pronounce: mnay-mon-yoo'-o
Origin: from a derivative of 3420
, brethren
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)
, our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
labor
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
kopos (Greek #2873)
a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by implication, pains
KJV usage: labour, + trouble, weariness.
Pronounce: kop'-os
Origin: from 2875
v 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
travail
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
mochthos (Greek #3449)
toil, i.e. (by implication) sadness
KJV usage: painfulness, travail.
Pronounce: mokh'-thos
Origin: from the base of 3425
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
laboring
ergazomai (Greek #2038)
to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
KJV usage: commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work.
Pronounce: er-gad'-zom-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 2041
night
nux (Greek #3571)
"night" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: (mid-)night.
Pronounce: noox
Origin: a primary word
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
day
hemera (Greek #2250)
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
KJV usage: age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Pronounce: hay-mer'-ah
Origin: feminine (with 5610 implied) of a derivative of ἧμαι (to sit; akin to the base of 1476) meaning tame, i.e. gentle
, because
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
we would
epibareo (Greek #1912)
to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards
KJV usage: be chargeable to, overcharge.
Pronounce: ep-ee-bar-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 916
not
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)
be chargeable unto
epibareo (Greek #1912)
to be heavy upon, i.e. (pecuniarily) to be expensive to; figuratively, to be severe towards
KJV usage: be chargeable to, overcharge.
Pronounce: ep-ee-bar-eh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 916
any
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
of you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
, we preached
kerusso (Greek #2784)
to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel)
KJV usage: preacher(-er), proclaim, publish.
Pronounce: kay-roos'-so
Origin: of uncertain affinity
unto
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
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
the gospel
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
euaggelion (Greek #2098)
a good message, i.e. the gospel
KJV usage: gospel.
Pronounce: yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on
Origin: from the same as 2097
of God
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
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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Acts 20:34‑35• 34yea, yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those that were with me.
 35In all things I gave you an example how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:34‑35)
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2 Thess. 3:7‑8• 7For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you,
 8nor did we eat bread for nought from anyone, but in toil and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you: (2 Thess. 3:7‑8)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Thess. 1:3• 3remembering without ceasing your work of faith and labour of love and patience of hope of our Lord Jesus Christ before our God and Father, (1 Thess. 1:3)
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Acts 18:3• 3and because he was one of the same trade, he abode with them, and [they] wrought, for by their trade they were tent-makers. (Acts 18:3)
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Acts 20:34‑35• 34yea, yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities, and to those that were with me.
 35In all things I gave you an example how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:34‑35)
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1 Cor. 4:12• 12and we toil, working with our own hands; reviled, we bless, persecuted, we suffer; (1 Cor. 4:12)
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1 Cor. 9:6,15• 6or I alone and Barnabas, have we not title to abstain from working?
 15But I have used none of these things. And I have not written these things that it should be thus in my case, for [it were] good for me to die rather than that anyone should make empty my boast. (1 Cor. 9:6,15)
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2 Cor. 6:5• 5in stripes, in prisons, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings, (2 Cor. 6:5)
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2 Thess. 3:7‑9• 7For yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; because we were not disorderly among you,
 8nor did we eat bread for nought from anyone, but in toil and travail, working night and day, that we might not burden any of you:
 9not because we have not title, but to make ourselves an example to you that ye should imitate us. (2 Thess. 3:7‑9)
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1 Tim. 4:10• 10for unto this end we labour and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on a living God who is Saviour of all men, especially of faithful [men]. (1 Tim. 4:10)
night.
1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
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Psa. 32:4• 4For by day and by night thy hand is heavy upon me;{HR}My moisture hath been changed into the droughts of summer. Selah. (Psa. 32:4)
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Psa. 88:1• 1A song, a psalm, for the sons of Korah. To the chief musician upon Mahalath and Leannoth; an instruction of Heman the Ezrahite.{HR}O Jehovah, God of my salvation,{HR}[By] day have I cried,{HR}And in the night before thee. (Psa. 88:1)
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Jer. 9:1• 1Oh, that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! (Jer. 9:1)
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Luke 2:37• 37{i}and{/i} she was a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. (Luke 2:37)
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Luke 18:7• 7And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them. (Luke 18:7)
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Acts 20:31• 31Wherefore watch, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not admonishing each one night and day with tears. (Acts 20:31)
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1 Tim. 5:5• 5Now she that is a widow indeed, and left desolate, hath set her hope on God and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. (1 Tim. 5:5)
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2 Tim. 1:3• 3I thank God whom I serve from [my] forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications, (2 Tim. 1:3)
chargeable.
1 Thess. 2:6• 6nor seeking glory of men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been burdensome as apostles of Christ. (1 Thess. 2:6)
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Neh. 5:15,18• 15But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, besides forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.
 18Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. (Neh. 5:15,18)
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1 Cor. 9:7,18• 7Who ever serveth in war at his own charges? Who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of its fruit? or who tendeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
 18What, then, is my reward? That in preaching the gospel I may make the gospel without charge; so that I use not for myself my title in the gospel. (1 Cor. 9:7,18)
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2 Cor. 11:9• 9And when present with you and in want, I have not been a burden to anyone (for my want the brethren on coming from Macedonia supplied); and in everything unburdensome to you I kept and will keep myself. (2 Cor. 11:9)
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2 Cor. 12:13‑14• 13For what is there wherein ye were made inferior to the other assemblies, unless that I myself pressed not heavily on you? Forgive me this wrong.
 14Behold, this third time I am ready to come unto you, and I will not press heavily, for I seek not yours, but you: for the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children. (2 Cor. 12:13‑14)
the gospel.
1 Thess. 2:2• 2But having suffered before, and been outraged, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much conflict. (1 Thess. 2:2)
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Acts 20:24• 24But I hold not my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)
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Rom. 1:1• 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart unto God's gospel, (Rom. 1:1)
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Rom. 15:16,19• 16in order to my being a minister of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles, as a sacred rite ministering the gospel of God that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by [the] Holy Spirit.
 19in [the] power of signs and wonders, in [the] power of [the Holy] Spirit; so that, from Jerusalem and in a circle as far as Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ, (Rom. 15:16,19)
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1 Tim. 1:11• 11according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I was entrusted. (1 Tim. 1:11)
• Never was there a greater mind than his who thus labored manually night and day during his brief stay among the Thessalonians. (“On 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For ye remember, brethren, our labour and toil: working night and day, not to be chargeable to any one of you, we have preached to you the glad tidings of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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For ye remember, brethren, our labour and our toil; working night and day that we might not burden any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.