G2596–κατά–kata

After saying the words I have just quoted, "Sacrifices and offerings or whole burnt-offerings and sin-offerings Thou hast not desired or taken pleasure in" --all such being offered in obedience to the Law--

κατὰ kata “according to”

And while every priest stands ministering, day after day, and constantly offering the same sacrifices--though such can never rid us of our sins--

καθ᾽ kath᾽ “every”

Through faith Noah, being divinely taught about things as yet unseen, reverently gave heed and built an ark for the safety of his family, and by this act he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which depends on faith.

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All these died in the possession of faith. They had not received the promised blessings, but had seen them from a distance and had greeted them, and had acknowledged themselves to be foreigners and strangers here on earth;

Κατὰ Kata “In”

It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character.

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If, however, you are keeping the Law as supreme, in obedience to the Commandment which says "You are to love your fellow man just as you love yourself," you are acting rightly.

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So also faith, if it is unaccompanied by obedience, has no life in it--so long as it stands alone.

καθ᾽ kath᾽ “by”

With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in God's likeness.

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But if in your hearts you have bitter feelings of envy and rivalry, do not speak boastfully and falsely, in defiance of the truth.

κατὰ kata “against”

Do not cry out in condemnation of one another, brethren, lest you come under judgement. I tell you that the Judge is standing at the door.

κατ᾽ kat᾽ “against”

chosen in accordance with the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, with a view to their obedience and to their being sprinkled with the blood of Jesus Christ. May more and more grace and peace be granted to you.

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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in His great mercy has begotten us anew to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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but--in imitation of the holy One who has called you--you also must be holy in all your habits of life.

κατὰ kata “as”

And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here on earth,

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Dear friends, I entreat you as pilgrims and foreigners not to indulge the cravings of your lower natures: for all such cravings wage war upon the soul.

κατὰ kata “against”

Married men, in the same way, live with your wives with a clear recognition of the fact that they are weaker than you. Yet, since you are heirs with them of God's free gift of Life, treat them with honour; so that your prayers may not be hindered.

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For it is with this end in view that the Good News was proclaimed even to some who were dead, that they may be judged, as all mankind will be judged, in the body, but may be living a godly life in the spirit.

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You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon you.

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Therefore also, let those who are suffering in accordance with the will of God entrust their souls in well-doing to a faithful Creator.

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Be shepherds of God's flock which is among you. Exercise the oversight not reluctantly but eagerly, in accordance with the will of God; not for base gain but with cheerful minds;

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while angels, though greater than they in might and power, do not bring any insulting accusation against such in the presence of the Lord.

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But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions,

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But in accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness will dwell.

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And always regard the patient forbearance of our Lord as salvation, as our dear brother Paul also has written to you in virtue of the wisdom granted to him.

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And we have an assured confidence that whenever we ask anything in accordance with His will, He listens to us.

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