1 Timothy 3:14

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ταῦτά σοι γράφω, ἐλπίζων ἐλθεῖν πρὸς σὲ τάχιον:

Transliteration

Tauta soi graphō, elpizōn elthein pros se tachion:

Grammar Details

*Tauta*: pronoun, accusative, neuter, plural - these things
*soi*: pronoun, dative, singular - to you
*graphō*: verb, present, active, indicative, 1st person, singular - I write
*elpizōn*: participle, present, active, nominative, masculine, singular - hoping
*elthein*: verb, aorist, active, infinitive - to come
*pros*: preposition with accusative - to
*se*: pronoun, accusative, singular - you
*tachion*: adverb, comparative - more quickly/soon

Word Meanings

*Tauta*: these things/this
*graphō*: I write/I am writing
*elpizōn*: hoping/expecting
*elthein*: to come/to arrive
*pros*: to/toward/with
*tachion*: more quickly/soon/shortly

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

1 Cor 11:34 : 34 And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.
1 Cor 16:5-7 : 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
2 Cor 1:15-17 : 15 And in this confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that ye might have a second benefit; 16 And to pass by you into Macedonia, and to come again out of Macedonia unto you, and of you to be brought on my way toward Judaea. 17 When I therefore was thus minded, did I use lightness? or the things that I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, that with me there should be yea yea, and nay nay?
1 Thess 2:18 : 18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.
1 Tim 4:13 : 13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Phlm 1:22 : 22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
Heb 13:23 : 23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
2 John 1:12 : 12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
3 John 1:14 : 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.

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