G1510–εἰμί–eimi

There were also women watching from afar, among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;

ἦσαν ēsan “There were”ἦν ēn “was”

who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.

ἦν ēn “He was”

When evening had now come, because it was the Preparation Day, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

ἦν ēn “it was [the]”ἐστιν estin “is”

Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for Jesus' body.

ἦν ēn “was”

He bought a linen cloth, and taking him down, wound him in the linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb which had been cut out of a rock. He rolled a stone against the door of the tomb.

ἦν ēn “was”

for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.

ἦν ēn “it was”

He said to them, "Don't be amazed. You seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him!

ἔστιν estin “He is”

They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

ἦσαν ēsan “They were”

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they both were well advanced in years.

ἦν ēn “there was”ἦν ēn “was”ἦσαν. ēsan “were.”

The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

ἦν ēn “were”

You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.

ἔσται estai “he will be”

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb.

ἔσται estai “He will be”

Zacharias said to the angel, "How can I be sure of this? For I am an old man, and my wife is well advanced in years."

εἰμι eimi “am”

The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God. I was sent to speak to you, and to bring you this good news.

εἰμι eimi “am”

Behold, you will be silent and not able to speak, until the day that these things will happen, because you didn't believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time."

ἔσῃ esē “you will be”

The people were waiting for Zacharias, and they marveled that he delayed in the temple.

ἦν ēn “were”

When he came out, he could not speak to them, and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple. He continued making signs to them, and remained mute.

ἦν ēn “was”

But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered what kind of salutation this might be.

εἴη eiē “would be”

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,

ἔσται estai “will be”

and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom."

ἔσται estai “there will be”

Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?"

ἔσται estai “will be”

Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren.

ἐστὶν estin “is”

Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!"

ἔσται estai “there will be”

They said to her, "There is no one among your relatives who is called by this name."

ἐστιν estin “is”

He asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." They all marveled.

ἐστὶν estin “is”