G1161–δέ–de

Do not say evil against one another, my brothers. He who says evil against his brother or makes himself his brother's judge, says evil against the law and is judging the law: and in judging the law you become, not a doer of the law but a judge.

δὲ de “however”

There is only one judge and law-giver, even he who has the power of salvation and of destruction; but who are you to be your neighbour's judge?

δὲ de “however”

When you are not certain what will take place tomorrow. What is your life? It is a mist, which is seen for a little time and then is gone.

δὲ de “and”

But now you go on glorying in your pride: and all such glorying is evil.

δὲ de “however”

But most of all, my brothers, do not take oaths, not by the heaven, or by the earth, or by any other thing: but let your Yes be Yes, and your No be No: so that you may not be judged.

δέ, de “however,”δὲ de “however”

So that the true metal of your faith, being of much greater value than gold (which, though it comes to an end, is tested by fire), may come to light in praise and glory and honour, at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

δὲ de “though”

To whom your love is given, though you have not seen him; and the faith which you have in him, though you do not see him now, gives you joy greater than words and full of glory:

δὲ de “now”

And it was made clear to those prophets that they were God's servants not for themselves but for you, to give you word of the things which have now come to your ears from the preachers of the good news through the Holy Spirit sent down from heaven; thing

δὲ de “however”

Who was marked out by God before the making of the world, but was caused to be seen in these last times for you,

δὲ de “however”

But the word of the Lord is eternal. And this is the word of the good news which was given to you.

δὲ de “but”δέ de “now”

To whom you come, as to a living stone, not honoured by men, but of great and special value to God;

δὲ de “however”

And the value is for you who have faith; but it is said for those without faith, The very stone which the builders put on one side, was made the chief stone of the building;

δὲ de “however”

But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.

δὲ de “however”

In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “however”

And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

δὲ de “however”

To sharp words he gave no sharp answer; when he was undergoing pain, no angry word came from his lips; but he put himself into the hands of the judge of righteousness:

δὲ de “however”

Last of all, see that you are all in agreement; feeling for one another, loving one another like brothers, full of pity, without pride:

δὲ de “Now”

Not giving back evil for evil, or curse for curse, but in place of cursing, blessing; because this is the purpose of God for you that you may have a heritage of blessing.

δὲ de “however”

And let him be turned from evil and do good; searching for peace and going after it with all his heart.

δὲ de “also”

For the eyes of the Lord are on the upright, and his ears are open to their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.

δὲ de “however”

But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

δὲ de “And”

But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;

δὲ de “however”δὲ de “now”

Because Christ once went through pain for sins, the upright one taking the place of sinners, so that through him we might come back to God; being put to death in the flesh, but given life in the Spirit;

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For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.

δὲ de “however”

But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer;

δὲ de “now”