G1161–δέ–de

Have nothing to do with the barren unprofitable deeds of darkness, but, instead of that, set your faces against them;

δὲ de “however”

But everything can be tested by the light and thus be shown in its true colors; for whatever shines of itself is light.

δὲ de “But”

That is a great truth hitherto kept secret: I mean the truth concerning Christ and the Church.

δὲ de “however”

Yet I insist that among you also, each man is to love his own wife as much as he loves himself, and let a married woman see to it that she treats her husband with respect.

δὲ de “and”

But in order that you also may know how I am doing, Tychicus our dearly-loved brother and faithful helper in the Lord's service will tell you everything.

δὲ de “now”

Now I would have you know, brethren, that what I have gone through has turned out to the furtherance of the Good News rather than otherwise.

δὲ de “now”

Some indeed actually preach Christ out of envy and contentiousness but there are also others who do it from good will.

δὲ de “however”

These latter preach Him from love to me, knowing that I am here for the defence of the Good News;

δὲ de “however”

But since to live means a longer stay on earth, that implies more labour for me--and not unsuccessful labour; and which I am to choose I cannot tell.

δὲ de “however”

I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.

δὲ de “now”

But for your sakes it is more important that I should still remain in the body.

δὲ de “but”

Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation--a token coming from God.

δὲ de “however”

And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.

δὲ de “even”

And I bid you also share my gladness, and congratulate me.

δὲ de “And”

But, if the Lord permits it, I hope before long to send Timothy to you, that I, in turn, may be cheered by getting news of you.

δὲ de “however”

But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

δὲ de “But”

but trusting, as I do, in the Lord, I believe that I shall myself also come to you before long.

δὲ de “however”

Yet I deem it important to send Epaphroditus to you now--he is my brother and comrade both in labour and in arms, and is your messenger who has ministered to my needs.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “now”

For it is true that he has been ill, and was apparently at the point of death; but God had pity on him, and not only on him, but also on me, to save me from having sorrow upon sorrow.

δὲ de “now”

In conclusion, my brethren, be joyful in the Lord. For me to give you the same warnings as before is not irksome to me, while so far as you are concerned it is a safe precaution.

δὲ de “however”

I do not say that I have already won the race or have already reached perfection. But I am pressing on, striving to lay hold of the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

δὲ de “however”

Brethren, I do not imagine that I have yet laid hold of it. But this one thing I do--forgetting everything which is past and stretching forward to what lies in front of me,

δέ, de “however:”δὲ de “however”

For there are many whom I have often described to you, and I now even with tears describe them, as being enemies to the Cross of Christ.

δὲ de “indeed”

But I rejoice with a deep and holy joy that now at length you have revived your thoughtfulness for my welfare. Indeed you have always been thoughtful for me, although opportunity failed you.

δὲ de “however”δέ. de “however.”

And you men and women of Philippi also know that at the first preaching of the Good News, when I had left Macedonia, no other Church except yourselves held communication with me about giving and receiving;

δὲ de “now”