G1510–εἰμί–eimi

There were also a party of women looking on from a distance; among them being both Mary of Magdala and Mary the mother of James the Little and of Joses, and Salome--

ἦσαν ēsan “There were”ἦν ēn “was”

all of whom in the Galilaean days had habitually been with Him and cared for Him, as well as many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him.

ἦν ēn “He was”

Towards sunset, as it was the Preparation--that is, the day preceding the Sabbath--

ἦν ēn “it was [the]”ἐστιν estin “is”

Joseph of Arimathaea came, a highly respected member of the Council, who himself also was living in expectation of the Kingdom of God. He summoned up courage to go in to see Pilate and beg for the body of Jesus.

ἦν ēn “was”

He, having bought a sheet of linen, took Him down, wrapped Him in the sheet and laid Him in a tomb hewn in the rock; after which he rolled a stone against the entrance to the tomb.

ἦν ēn “was”

But then, looking up, they saw that the stone was already rolled back: for it was of immense size.

ἦν ēn “it was”

But he said to them, "Do not be terrified. It is Jesus you are looking for--the Nazarene who has been crucified. He has come back to life: He is not here: this is the place where they laid Him.

ἔστιν estin “He is”

They were both of them upright before God, blamelessly obeying all the Lord's precepts and ordinances.

ἦσαν ēsan “They were”

But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren; and both of them were far advanced in life.

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

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

ἦν ēn “were”

Gladness and exultant joy shall be yours, and many will rejoice over his birth.

ἔσται estai “he will be”

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; no wine or fermented drink shall he ever drink; but he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth.

ἔσται estai “He will be”

"By what proof," asked Zechariah, "shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years."

εἰμι eimi “am”

"I am Gabriel, who stand in the presence of God," answered the angel, "and I have been sent to talk with you and tell you this good news.

εἰμι eimi “am”

And now you will be dumb and unable to speak until the day when this has taken place; because you did not believe my words--words which will be fulfilled at their appointed time."

ἔσῃ esē “you will be”

Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah, and were surprised that he stayed so long in the Sanctuary.

ἦν ēn “were”

When, however, he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they knew that he must have seen a vision in the Sanctuary; but he kept making signs to them and continued dumb.

ἦν ēn “was”

She was greatly agitated at his words, and wondered what such a greeting meant.

εἴη eiē “would be”

He will be great and He will be called `Son of the Most High.' And the Lord God will give Him the throne of His forefather David;

ἔσται estai “will be”

and He will be King over the House of Jacob for the Ages, and of His Kingdom there will be no end."

ἔσται estai “there will be”

"How can this be," Mary replied, "seeing that I have no husband?"

ἔσται estai “will be”

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

ἐστὶν estin “is”

And blessed is she who has believed, for the word spoken to her from the Lord shall be fulfilled."

ἔσται estai “there will be”

"There is not one of your family," they said, "who has that name."

ἐστιν estin “is”

So he asked for a writing-tablet, and wrote, "His name is John." And they all wondered.

ἐστὶν estin “is”