G3903–παρασκευάζω–paraskeuazō

And he became hungry and desired to eat. But as they were making ready an ecstasy came upon him:

παρασκευαζόντων paraskeuazontōn “when were preparing”

For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

παρασκευάσεται paraskeuasetai “will prepare himself”

For I know your readiness, which I boast of as respects you to Macedonians, that Achaia is prepared since a year ago, and the zeal [supplied: reported] of you has stimulated the mass [supplied: of the brethren].

παρεσκεύασται pareskeuastai “has prepared itself”

But I have sent the brethren, in order that our boasting about you may not be made void in this respect, in order that, as I have said, ye may be prepared;

παρεσκευασμένοι pareskeuasmenoi “having prepared yourselves”