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Philippians 3

Phil. 3:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
many
polus (Greek #4183)
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
KJV usage: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare 4118, 4119.
Pronounce: pol-oos'
Origin: including the forms from the alternate πολλός
walk
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
, of 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 have told
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
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
often
pollakis (Greek #4178)
many times, i.e. frequently
KJV usage: oft(-en, -entimes, -times).
Pronounce: pol-lak'-is
Origin: multiplicative adverb from 4183
, and
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)
now
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
tell you
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
even
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
weeping
klaio (Greek #2799)
to sob, i.e. wail aloud (whereas 1145 is rather to cry silently)
KJV usage: bewail, weep.
Pronounce: klah'-yo
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, that they are the enemies
echthros (Greek #2190)
hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan)
KJV usage: enemy, foe.
Pronounce: ech-thros'
Origin: from a primary ἔχθω (to hate)
l of the cross
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
stauros (Greek #4716)
a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e. self-denial; by implication, the atonement of Christ
KJV usage: cross.
Pronounce: stow-ros'
Origin: from the base of 2476
of Christ
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
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
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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
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Gal. 1:7• 7which is not another, but there are some that trouble you and desire to pervert the gospel of Christ. (Gal. 1:7)
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Gal. 6:12• 12As many as wish to have a fair appearance in the flesh, these are compelling you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted through the cross of Christ. (Gal. 6:12)

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Ministry on This Verse

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many.
Isa. 8:11•  (Isa. 8:11)
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Dan. 4:37•  (Dan. 4:37)
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Gal. 2:14• 14But when I saw that they walk not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before all, If thou, being a Jew, livest nationally and not Jewishly, how forcest thou the nations to judaize? (Gal. 2:14)
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Eph. 4:17• 17This then I say and testify in [the] Lord that ye should no longer walk even as also the rest of the nations walk in vanity of their mind, (Eph. 4:17)
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2 Thess. 3:11• 11For we hear of some walking among you disorderly, doing no business, but busybodies. (2 Thess. 3:11)
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2 Peter 2:10• 10and especially those that walk after flesh in lust of uncleanness, and despise lordship. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not speaking railingly of dignities, (2 Peter 2:10)
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Jude 13• 13raging sea-waves foaming out their own shames; wandering stars for whom hath been reserved the gloom of darkness forever. (Jude 13)
I have.
1 Cor. 6:9• 9What! know ye not that unjust [men] shall not inherit God's kingdom? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor abusers of themselves as women, nor abusers of themselves with men, (1 Cor. 6:9)
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Gal. 5:21• 21envyings, murders, drunkennesses, revels, and things like these, as to which I forewarn you, even as also I forewarned, that they who do such things shall not inherit God's kingdom. (Gal. 5:21)
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Eph. 5:5‑6• 5For this ye are aware of, knowing that no fornicator nor unclean nor covetous [person], who is an idolater, hath inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and God.
 6Let no one deceive you by vain words; for on account of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the sons of disobedience. (Eph. 5:5‑6)
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1 Thess. 4:6• 6that he should not over-reach and wrong his brother in the matter; because the Lord is an avenger in respect of all these things, even as we told you before and fully testified. (1 Thess. 4:6)
even.
Phil. 1:4• 4always in my every supplication for you all making the supplication with joy (Phil. 1:4)
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Psa. 119:136•  (Psa. 119:136)
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Jer. 9:1•  (Jer. 9:1)
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Jer. 13:17•  (Jer. 13:17)
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Luke 19:41• 41And when he drew near, on seeing the city, he wept over it, (Luke 19:41)
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Acts 20:19,30‑31• 19serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and tears, and temptations, which befell me by the plots of the Jews;
 30and from among your own selves shall men arise speaking things perverted to draw the disciples after them.
 31Wherefore watch, remembering that by the space of three years I ceased not admonishing each one night and day with tears. (Acts 20:19,30‑31)
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Rom. 9:2• 2that I have great grief and unceasing pain in my heart, (Rom. 9:2)
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2 Cor. 2:4• 4For out of much tribulation and distress of heart I wrote to you with many tears, not that ye should be grieved, but that ye may know the love that I have very abundantly unto you. (2 Cor. 2:4)
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2 Cor. 11:29• 29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is stumbled, and I burn not? (2 Cor. 11:29)
enemies.
Phil. 1:15‑16• 15Some, indeed, also for envy and strife, but some also for goodwill, preach the Christ:
 16these, indeed, out of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel; (Phil. 1:15‑16)
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1 Cor. 1:18• 18For the word of the cross is to those that perish foolishness, but to us that are to be saved it is God's power. (1 Cor. 1:18)
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Gal. 1:7• 7which is not another, but there are some that trouble you and desire to pervert the gospel of Christ. (Gal. 1:7)
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Gal. 2:21• 21I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness is by law, then Christ died gratuitously. (Gal. 2:21)
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Gal. 6:12• 12As many as wish to have a fair appearance in the flesh, these are compelling you to be circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted through the cross of Christ. (Gal. 6:12)
• Many were already calling themselves Christians, who joined to that great name a life which had the earth and earthly things for its object. The Apostle did not acknowledge them. They were there; it was not a matter of local discipline, but a condition of Christianity, in which even all were seeking their own interest. (“Philippians 3” by J.N. Darby)
• Already he has warned us against judaizing teachers who appealed to religious flesh. Now he warns us against those who were seeking to turn Christianity into a merely civilizing system in the effort to make a better and brighter world. (“Philippians 3” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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(for many walk of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

W. Kelly Translation

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For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, the enemies of the cross of Christ,