G1161–δέ–de

Don't speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.

δὲ de “however”

Only one is the lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge another?

δὲ de “however”

Whereas you don't know what your life will be like tomorrow. For what is your life? For you are a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away.

δὲ de “and”

But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

δὲ de “however”

But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.

δέ, de “however,”δὲ de “however”

that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ--

δὲ de “though”

whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory--

δὲ de “now”

To them it was revealed, that not to themselves, but to you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced to you through those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent out from heaven; which things angels desire to look into.

δὲ de “however”

who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,

δὲ de “however”

But the Lord's word endures forever." This is the word of good news which was preached to you.

δὲ de “but”δέ de “now”

coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.

δὲ de “however”

For you therefore who believe is the honor, but for such as are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, Has become the chief cornerstone,"

δὲ de “however”

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that you may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

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who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those who do well.

δὲ de “however”

Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

δὲ de “however”

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

δὲ de “Now”

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

δὲ de “however”

Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.

δὲ de “also”

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And his ears open to their prayer; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

δὲ de “however”

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

δὲ de “And”

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “now”

Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;

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For to this end was the Gospel preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.

δὲ de “however”

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

δὲ de “now”