Galatians 4:20

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἤθελον δὲ παρεῖναι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ἄρτι, καὶ ἀλλάξαι τὴν φωνήν μου· ὅτι ἀποροῦμαι ἐν ὑμῖν.

Transliteration

I was ēthelon de pareinai pros you arti, and to allaxai the phōnēn of me; because I aporoumai in you

Grammar Details

*ēthelon*: imperfect active indicative, 1st person singular - I was wishing/desiring
*de*: postpositive particle - but/and
*pareinai*: present active infinitive - to be present
*pros*: preposition with accusative - with
*arti*: adverb - now/at this moment
*allaxai*: aorist active infinitive - to change/alter
*phōnēn*: accusative, feminine, singular - voice/tone
*aporoumai*: present passive indicative, 1st person singular - I am perplexed/at a loss

Word Meanings

*ēthelon*: I was wishing/desiring/wanting
*pareinai*: to be present/be with
*arti*: now/at this moment/presently
*allaxai*: to change/alter/exchange
*phōnēn*: voice/tone/manner of speaking
*aporoumai*: I am perplexed/at a loss/uncertain

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

1 Thess 2:17-18 : 17 But we, brethren, being bereaved of you for a short season, in presence not in heart, endeavored the more exceedingly to see your face with great desire: 18 because we would fain have come unto you, I Paul once and again; and Satan hindered us.
1 Thess 3:9 : 9 For what thanksgiving can we render again unto God for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;
1 Cor 4:19-21 : 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will; and I will know, not the word of them that are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?

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