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2 Corinthians 9

2 Cor. 9:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Yet
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
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
have I sent
pempo (Greek #3992)
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and 4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
KJV usage: send, thrust in.
Pronounce: pem'-po
Origin: apparently a primary verb
the brethren
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)
, lest
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
our
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)
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
boasting
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
kauchema (Greek #2745)
a boast (properly, the object; by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense
KJV usage: boasting, (whereof) to glory (of), glorying, rejoice(-ing).
Pronounce: kow'-khay-mah
Origin: from 2744
of
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
should be in vain
kenoo (Greek #2758)
to make empty, i.e. (figuratively) to abase, neutralize, falsify
KJV usage: make (of none effect, of no reputation, void), be in vain.
Pronounce: ken-o'-o
Origin: from 2756
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
this
toutoi (Greek #5129)
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
KJV usage: here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: dative case singular masculine or neuter of 3778
behalf
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
meros (Greek #3313)
a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application)
KJV usage: behalf, course, coast, craft, particular (+ -ly), part (+ -ly), piece, portion, respect, side, some sort(-what).
Pronounce: mer'-os
Origin: from an obsolete but more primary form of μείρομαι (to get as a section or allotment)
; that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
, as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
I said
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, ye may
paraskeuazo (Greek #3903)
to furnish aside, i.e. get ready
KJV usage: prepare self, be (make) ready.
Pronounce: par-ask-yoo-ad'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and a derivative of 4632
be
o (Greek #5600)
ἦ (ay); etc. the subjunctive of 1510; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with 1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
KJV usage: + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
Pronounce: o
Origin: ἦς (ace)
ready
paraskeuazo (Greek #3903)
to furnish aside, i.e. get ready
KJV usage: prepare self, be (make) ready.
Pronounce: par-ask-yoo-ad'-zo
Origin: from 3844 and a derivative of 4632
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2 Cor. 9:4• 4lest haply, if Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we may be ashamed, that we say not ye, in this confidence. (2 Cor. 9:4)
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2 Cor. 7:14• 14Because if I have boasted to him anything of you, I was not put to shame; but as we speak all things to you in truth, so also our boasting of you to Titus was truth. (2 Cor. 7:14)
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2 Cor. 8:6,17‑24• 6so that we exhorted Titus, that, even as he before began, so he would also complete as to you this grace also;
 17in that he received indeed the exhortation, but being very zealous of his own accord he set out unto you.
 18But we sent together with him the brother whose praise in the gospel [is] through all the assemblies,
 19and not only [so] but also chosen by the assemblies our fellow-traveler with this grace that is being administered by us unto the glory of the Lord [himself] and our readiness;
 20guarding against this, lest any should blame us in this abundance that is being administered by us,
 21for we provide things honourable not only before [the] Lord but also before men.
 22And we have sent with them our brother whom we proved to be zealous many times in many things, but now much more zealous by great confidence that [he hath] in you.
 23Whether as regards Titus, [he is] my partner and fellow-labourer toward you; whether our brethren, [they are] messengers of assemblies, Christ's glory.
 24The showing forth then of your love and of our boasting for you show forth unto them in the face of the assemblies. (2 Cor. 8:6,17‑24)
ye may.
2 Cor. 9:5• 5I thought it necessary therefore to exhort the brethren that they would go before unto you and complete beforehand your blessing promised before, that it be ready thus as blessing, not as covetousness. (2 Cor. 9:5)
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1 Cor. 16:1‑4• 1Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I directed the assemblies of Galatia, so do ye also.
 2Every first [day] of a week let each of you put by him, storing up whatsoever he may be prospered in, that there be no collections when I come.
 3And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, them I will send with letters to carry your bounty unto Jerusalem:
 4and if it be suitable that I go, they shall go with me. (1 Cor. 16:1‑4)
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Titus 3:1• 1Put them in mind to be in subjection to principalities, to authorities; to obey, to be ready for every good work, (Titus 3:1)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made void in this respect, in order that, as I have said, ye may be prepared;

W. Kelly Translation

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Yet I sent the brethren in order that our boasting of you may not be made vain in this respect, that (as I said) ye may be prepared;