G1161–δέ–de

For the sorrow which God gives is the cause of salvation through a change of heart, in which there is no reason for grief: but the sorrow of the world is a cause of death.

δὲ de “and”

So we have been comforted: and we had the greater joy in our comfort because of the joy of Titus, for his spirit had been made glad by you all.

δὲ de “also”δὲ de “now”

And now we give you news, brothers, about the grace of God which has been given to the churches of Macedonia;

δὲ de “now”

Then make the doing of it complete; so that as you had a ready mind, you may give effect to it as you are able.

δὲ de “then”

And I am not saying this so that others may get off free, while the weight comes on you:

δὲ de “now”

But praise be to God, who puts the same care for you into the heart of Titus.

δὲ de “however”

For while he gladly gave ear to our request, he was interested enough to go to you from the impulse of his heart.

δὲ de “however”

And with him we have sent a brother whose praise in the good news has gone through all the churches;

δὲ de “now”

And not only so, but he was marked out by the churches to go with us in the grace of this giving which we have undertaken to the glory of the Lord and to make clear that our mind was ready:

δέ, de “now,”

And we have sent with them our brother, whose ready spirit has been made clear to us at times and in ways without number, but it is now all the more so because of the certain faith which he has in you.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

But I have sent the brothers, so that the good things we said about you may be seen to be true, and that, as I said, you may be ready:

δὲ de “however”

But in the Writings it says, He who puts in only a small number of seeds, will get in the same; and he who puts them in from a full hand, will have produce in full measure from them.

δέ, de “now:”

And God is able to give you all grace in full measure; so that ever having enough of all things, you may be full of every good work:

δὲ de “now”

And he who gives seed for putting into the field and bread for food, will take care of the growth of your seed, at the same time increasing the fruits of your righteousness;

δὲ de “now”

Praise be to God for what he has given, which words have no power to say.

δὲ de “now”

Now I, Paul, myself make request to you by the quiet and gentle behaviour of Christ, I who am poor in spirit when with you, but who say what is in my mind to you without fear when I am away from you:

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

Yes, I make my request to you, so that when I am with you I may not have to make use of the authority which may be needed against some to whom we seem to be walking after the flesh.

δὲ de “now”

For his letters, they say, have weight and are strong; but in body he is feeble, and his way of talking has little force.

δὲ de “however”

We will not give glory to ourselves in over-great measure, but after the measure of the rule which God has given us, a measure which comes even to you.

δὲ de “however”

Not taking credit to ourselves for what is not our business, that is, for the work of others; but having hope that, with the growth of your faith, we may get the credit for an increase which is the effect of our work,

δὲ de “however”

But whoever has a desire for glory, let his glory be in the Lord.

δὲ de “however”

But I have a fear, that in some way, as Eve was tricked by the deceit of the snake, your minds may be turned away from their simple and holy love for Christ.

δὲ de “however”

But though I am rough in my way of talking, I am not so in knowledge, as we have made clear to all by our acts among you.

δὲ de “however”

But what I do, that I will go on doing, so that I may give no chance to those who are looking for one; so that, in the cause of their pride, they may be seen to be the same as we are.

δὲ de “however”

I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.

δὲ de “then”