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2 Tim. 1:3 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
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
thank
charis (Greek #5485)
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude)
KJV usage: acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).
Pronounce: khar'-ece
Origin: from 5463
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
, whom
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I serve
latreuo (Greek #3000)
to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
KJV usage: serve, do the service, worship(-per).
Pronounce: lat-ryoo'-o
Origin: from λάτρις (a hired menial)
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apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
my forefathers
progonos (Greek #4269)
an ancestor, (grand-)parent
KJV usage: forefather, parent.
Pronounce: prog'-on-os
Origin: from 4266
with
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)
pure
katharos (Greek #2513)
clean (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: clean, clear, pure.
Pronounce: kath-ar-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
conscience
suneidesis (Greek #4893)
co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness
KJV usage: conscience.
Pronounce: soon-i'-day-sis
Origin: from a prolonged form of 4894
h, that
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
without ceasing
adialeiptos (Greek #88)
unintermitted, i.e. permanent
KJV usage: without ceasing, continual.
Pronounce: ad-ee-al'-ipe-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of a compound of 1223 and 3007
I have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
remembrance
mneia (Greek #3417)
recollection; by implication, recital
KJV usage: mention, remembrance.
Pronounce: mni'-ah
Origin: from 3415 or 3403
of
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
thee
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
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)
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
prayers
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
deesis (Greek #1162)
a petition
KJV usage: prayer, request, supplication.
Pronounce: deh'-ay-sis
Origin: from 1189
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
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Acts 23:1• 1And Paul, fixing his eyes on the council, said, Brethren, I have walked in all good conscience with God unto this day. (Acts 23:1)
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Heb. 13:18• 18Pray for us: for we persuade ourselves that we have a good conscience, in all things desirous to walk rightly. (Heb. 13:18)

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Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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I thank.
Rom. 1:8• 8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world. (Rom. 1:8)
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Eph. 1:16• 16do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention of you at my prayers, (Eph. 1:16)
whom.
2 Tim. 1:5• 5calling to mind the unfeigned faith which has been in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that in thee also. (2 Tim. 1:5)
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2 Tim. 3:15• 15and that from a child thou hast known the sacred letters, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (2 Tim. 3:15)
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Acts 22:3• 3*I* am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city, at the feet of Gamaliel, educated according to the exactness of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, as *ye* are all this day; (Acts 22:3)
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Acts 24:14• 14But this I avow to thee, that in the way which they call sect, so I serve my fathers' God, believing all things which are written throughout the law, and in the prophets; (Acts 24:14)
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Acts 26:4• 4My manner of life then from my youth, which from its commencement was passed among my nation in Jerusalem, know all the Jews, (Acts 26:4)
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Acts 27:23• 23For an angel of the God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood by me this night, (Acts 27:23)
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Gal. 1:14• 14and advanced in Judaism beyond many my contemporaries in my nation, being exceedingly zealous of the doctrines of my fathers. (Gal. 1:14)
with.
Acts 23:1• 1And Paul, fixing his eyes on the council, said, Brethren, I have walked in all good conscience with God unto this day. (Acts 23:1)
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Acts 24:16• 16For this cause I also exercise myself to have in everything a conscience without offence towards God and men. (Acts 24:16)
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Rom. 1:9• 9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the glad tidings of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, (Rom. 1:9)
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Rom. 9:1• 1I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, (Rom. 9:1)
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2 Cor. 1:12• 12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you. (2 Cor. 1:12)
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1 Tim. 1:5,19• 5But the end of what is enjoined is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;
 19maintaining faith and a good conscience; which last some, having put away, have made shipwreck as to faith; (1 Tim. 1:5,19)
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Heb. 13:8• 8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to-day, and to the ages to come. (Heb. 13:8)
that.
Rom. 1:9• 9For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the glad tidings of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, (Rom. 1:9)
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1 Thess. 1:2‑3• 2We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you at our prayers,
 3remembering unceasingly your work of faith, and labour of love, and enduring constancy of hope, of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father; (1 Thess. 1:2‑3)
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1 Thess. 3:10• 10night and day beseeching exceedingly to the end that we may see your face, and perfect what is lacking in your faith? (1 Thess. 3:10)
night.
Luke 2:37• 37and herself 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)
• He ever pressed this point as of the utmost importance (see 1 Tim. 1:5,19; 3:9; 4:2;Titus 1:15; Heb. 13:18); and we would do well to remember it, for nothing more exposes the Lord’s servant, and Christians indeed generally, to the darts of Satan than a bad conscience. (“The Birth of Jesus” by H.H. Snell)
• For more than one generation his ancestors were distinguished for a good conscience; and personal piety, founded on the truth, showed itself in the service of God. Paul was not here expressing a judgment as to the inward condition of each generation: it was their character. (“2 Timothy 1” by J.N. Darby)
• For nothing more exposes the Lord's servant, and Christians indeed generally, to the darts of Satan than a bad conscience. It is to lack the breastplate of righteousness, without which our most vital parts are laid bare to his weapons. (“Expository 2 Timothy 1:1-5”)
• We are entirely indebted to the grace of God for power to remember any one incessantly in prayer. Paul therefore gives thanks that he had been able to bear up Timothy before the Lord (“Expository 2 Timothy 1:1-5”)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I am thankful to God, whom I serveb from my forefathers with pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplications night and day,

JND Translation Notes

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Latreuo. see Matt. 4.10.

W. Kelly Translation

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I thank God whom I serve from [my] forefathers in a pure conscience, how unceasingly I have the remembrance of thee in my supplicationsa,

WK Translation Notes

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"Supplications" stands in lieu of "prayers."