Luke 22:32

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἐγὼ δὲ ἐδεήθην περὶ σοῦ, ἵνα μὴ ἐκλείπῃ ἡ πίστις σου: καὶ σύ ποτε ἐπιστρέψας, στήριξον τοὺς ἀδελφούς σου.

Transliteration

But I edeēthēn concerning you, that not ekleipē the pistis of you: and you when epistrepsas, stērixon the adelphous of you.

Grammar Details

• *Ego*: nominative, singular, first person pronoun - I
• *de*: postpositive particle, adversative - but/however
• *edeēthēn*: aorist, passive, indicative, 1st person singular - prayed/made request
• *peri*: preposition + genitive - concerning/about
• *sou*: genitive, singular, second person pronoun - of you
• *hina*: conjunction - that/so that
• *mē*: negative particle - not
• *ekleipē*: aorist, subjunctive, active, 3rd person singular - fail/cease
• *pistis*: nominative, feminine, singular - faith/trust
• *sy*: nominative, singular, second person pronoun - you
• *pote*: adverb - when/once/at some time
• *epistrepsas*: aorist, active, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having turned back/returned
• *stērixon*: aorist, active, imperative, 2nd person singular - strengthen/establish
• *adelphous*: accusative, masculine, plural - brothers

Word Meanings

• *edeēthēn*: prayed/made request/begged
• *ekleipē*: fail/cease/come to an end
• *pistis*: faith/trust/belief
• *epistrepsas*: having turned back/having returned/having converted
• *stērixon*: strengthen/establish/confirm

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  But I have prayed for you, that your faith does not fail: and when you have returned, strengthen your brethren.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  but{G1161} I{G1473} made supplication{G1189} for{G4012} thee,{G4675} that{G2443} thy{G4675} faith{G4102} fail{G1587} not;{G3361} and{G2532} do thou, when{G4218} once thou{G4771} hast turned again,{G1994} establish{G4741} thy{G4675} brethren.{G80}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  But{G1161} I{G1473} have prayed{G1189}{(G5681)} for{G4012} thee{G4675}, that{G3363} thy{G4675} faith{G4102} fail{G1587}{(G5725)} not{G3363}: and{G2532} when{G4218} thou{G4771} art converted{G1994}{(G5660)}, strengthen{G4741}{(G5657)} thy{G4675} brethren{G80}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  bnt I have prayed for the that thy faith fayle not. And when thou arte converted strengthe thy brethre.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  but I haue prayed for ye, that thy faith fayle not. And whan thou art couerted, strength thy brethren:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But I haue prayed for thee, that thy faith faile not: therefore when thou art conuerted, strengthen thy brethren.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But I haue prayed for thee, that thy fayth fayle not: And when thou art couerted, strength thy brethren.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ‹But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.›

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers{The word for "brothers" here may be also correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."}."

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and I besought for thee, that thy faith may not fail; and thou, when thou didst turn, strengthen thy brethren.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  but I made supplication for thee, that thy faith fail not; and do thou, when once thou hast turned again, establish thy brethren.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But I have made prayer for you, that your faith may not go from you: and when you are turned again, make your brothers strong.

• World English Bible (2000)

  but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn't fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers."

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  but I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

Referenced Verses

• John 21:15-17 : 15 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, 'Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?' Peter replied, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs.' 16 Jesus asked him again, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter answered, 'Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Take care of my sheep.' 17 The third time, Jesus asked, 'Simon son of John, do you love me?' Peter was hurt that Jesus asked him a third time, 'Do you love me?' He said, 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my sheep.'
• Rom 8:34 : 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
• 2 Cor 1:4-6 : 4 who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 6 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces patient endurance of the same sufferings we also endure.
• 1 Tim 1:13-16 : 13 Even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord overflowed abundantly along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the foremost. 16 But for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the foremost of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
• 2 Tim 2:18 : 18 who have departed from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some.
• Titus 1:1 : 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of God's chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness.
• Heb 7:25 : 25 Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.
• Heb 12:12-13 : 12 Therefore, strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. 13 Make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed.
• Heb 12:15 : 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.
• 1 Pet 1:1 : 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen exiles scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
• 1 Pet 1:5 : 5 who are being guarded by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
• 1 Pet 1:13 : 13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober-minded, and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
• 1 Pet 5:8-9 : 8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your fellow believers throughout the world. 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you.
• 2 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble. 11 And in this way, your entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. 12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have.
• 2 Pet 3:14 : 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.
• 2 Pet 3:17-18 : 17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness. 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
• 1 John 2:1-2 : 1 My dear children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
• 1 John 2:19 : 19 They went out from us, but they did not belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their going out showed that none of them belonged to us.
• Acts 3:19 : 19 Repent, therefore, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.
• Rom 5:9-9 : 9 Much more then, since we have now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him. 10 For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
• Rom 8:32 : 32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
• Ps 32:3-6 : 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the heat of summer. Selah. 5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,' and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah. 6 Therefore, let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising floodwaters will not reach them.
• Ps 51:12-13 : 12 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 13 Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
• Zech 3:2-4 : 2 And the LORD said to Satan, 'The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is this man not like a burning stick snatched from the fire?' 3 Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. 4 The angel said to those who were standing before him, 'Take off his filthy clothes.' Then he said to Joshua, 'See, I have taken away your sin, and I will clothe you with fine garments.'
• Matt 18:3 : 3 And he said, "Truly, I tell you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."
• Matt 26:75 : 75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." And he went outside and wept bitterly.
• Mark 14:72 : 72 Immediately, the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the words Jesus had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times." And he broke down and wept.
• Mark 16:7 : 7 'But go, tell his disciples and Peter, "He is going ahead of you to Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you."'
• Luke 8:13 : 13 The seed on the rocky ground represents those who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in times of testing, they fall away.
• Luke 22:61-62 : 61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: 'Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.' 62 And Peter went outside and wept bitterly.
• John 14:19 : 19 In a little while, the world will see me no longer, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live.
• John 17:9-9 : 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those You have given Me, for they are Yours. 10 All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine. And I have been glorified in them. 11 I will no longer be in the world, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your name, the name You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one.
• John 17:15-21 : 15 I am not asking You to take them out of the world, but to protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth. 18 As You sent Me into the world, I have also sent them into the world. 19 For their sake, I sanctify Myself, so that they also may be sanctified in truth. 20 I am not praying only for these, but also for those who will believe in Me through their message. 21 That all of them may be one, just as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You have sent Me.