G2192–ἔχω–echō

For when others speak of us they report the reception we had from you, and how you turned from your idols to God, to be bondservants of the true and ever-living God,

ἔσχομεν eschomen “we had”

But now that Timothy has recently come back to us from you, and has brought us the happy tidings of your faith and love, and has told us how you still cherish a constant and affectionate recollection of us, and are longing to see us as we also long to se

ἔχετε echete “you have”

But on the subject of love for the brotherhood it is unnecessary for me to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;

ἔχετε echete “you have [for me]”

so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.

ἔχητε. echēte “may have.”

Now, concerning those who from time to time pass away, we would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, lest you should mourn as others do who have no hope.

ἔχοντες echontes “having”

But as to times and dates it is unnecessary that anything be written to you.

ἔχετε echete “you have”

While they are saying "Peace and safety!" then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none.

ἐχούσῃ, echousē “having,”

This was not because we had not a claim upon you, but it arose from a desire to set you an example--for you to imitate us.

ἔχομεν echomen “we have”

I am thankful to Him who made me strong--even Christ Jesus our Lord--because He has judged me to be faithful and has put me into His service,

ἔχω echō “I have”

holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.

ἔχων echōn “holding”

but ruling his own household wisely and well, with children kept under control with true dignity.

ἔχοντα echonta “having”

It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil.

ἔχειν echein “to have”

but holding the secret truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

ἔχοντας echontas “holding”

Train yourself in godliness. Exercise for the body is not useless, but godliness is useful in every respect, possessing, as it does, the promise of Life now and of the Life which is soon coming.

ἔχουσα echousa “holding”

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.

ἔχει, echei “has,”

and they incur disapproval for having broken their original vow.

ἔχουσαι echousai “incurring”

If a believing woman has widows dependent on her, she should relieve their wants, and save the Church from being burdened--so that the Church may relieve the widows who are really in need.

ἔχει echei “has”

Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest.

ἔχωσιν. echōsin “may have.”

So also the right actions of some are evident to the world, and those that are not cannot remain for ever out of sight.

ἔχοντα echonta “being”

And those who have believing masters should not be wanting in respect towards them because they are their brethren, but should serve them all the more willingly because those who profit by the faithful service rendered are believers and are friends.

ἔχοντες echontes “having”

and if we have food and clothing, with these we will be satisfied.

ἔχοντες echontes “Having”

who alone possesses immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, and whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be eternal honour and power! Amen.

ἔχων echōn “having”

I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience--as my forefathers did--that night and day I unceasingly remember you in my prayers,

ἔχω echō “I am”ἔχω echō “I have”

Provide yourself with an outline of the sound teaching which you have heard from my lips, and be true to the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

ἔχε eche “do retain”

and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.

ἕξει· hexei “will have;”