2 Timothy 4:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὃν καὶ σὺ φυλάσσου· λίαν γὰρ ἀνθέστηκεν τοῖς ἡμετέροις λόγοις.

Transliteration

Whom also you phylassou; lian for anthestēken to the hēmeterois logois.

Grammar Details

*phylassou*: imperative, present middle, 2nd person singular - guard yourself against
*lian*: adverb - greatly/exceedingly
*anthestēken*: perfect indicative active, 3rd person singular - has opposed/resisted/withstood
*hēmeterois*: possessive adjective, dative masculine plural - our
*logois*: noun, dative masculine plural - words/messages/teachings

Word Meanings

*phylassou*: guard yourself against/beware of/watch out for
*lian*: greatly/exceedingly/very much
*anthestēken*: has opposed/resisted/withstood/stood against
*logois*: words/messages/teachings/doctrines

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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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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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.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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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

2 Tim 3:8 : 8 {G3739} Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
Matt 10:16-17 : 16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
Phil 3:2 : 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.

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