G1510–εἰμί–eimi

All who heard the story treasured it in their memories. "What then will this child be?" they said. For the lord's hand was indeed with him.

ἔσται; estai “will be?”ἦν ēn “was”

And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel.

ἦν ēn “he was”

to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.

οὔσῃ ousē “she being”

and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

ἦν ēn “there was”

Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,

ἦσαν ēsan “were”

But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.

ἔσται estai “will be”

For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.

ἐστιν estin “is”

Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

ἦν ēn “there was”ἦν ēn “was”

To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One.

ἦν ēn “it was”

And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,

ἦν ēn “were”

There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,

ἦν ēn “there was”

And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.

ἦν ēn “was”

Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.

ἦν ēn “He was”

Every ravine shall be filled up, and every mountain and hill levelled down, the crooked places shall be turned into straight roads, and the rugged ways into smooth;

ἔσται estai “will become”

And while the people were in suspense and all were debating in their minds whether John might possibly be the Anointed One,

εἴη eiē “would be”

he answered the question by saying to them all, "As for me, I am baptizing you with water, but One mightier than I is coming, whose very sandal-strap I am not worthy to unfasten: He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and with fire.

εἰμὶ eimi “I am”

and the Holy Spirit came down in bodily shape, like a dove, upon Him, and a voice came from Heaven, which said, "Thou art My Son, dearly loved: in Thee is My delight."

εἶ ei “are”

And He--Jesus--when He began His ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (it was supposed) of Joseph, son of Heli,

ἦν ēn “was”ὢν ōn “being”

Then the Devil said to Him, "If you are God's Son, tell this stone to become bread."

εἶ ei “You are”

If therefore you do homage to me, it shall all be yours.'

ἔσται estai “will be”

Then he brought Him to Jerusalem and caused Him to stand on the roof of the Temple, and said to Him, "If you are God's Son, throw yourself down from here; for it is written,

εἶ ei “You are”

He came to Nazareth also, where He had been brought up; and, as was His custom, He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read.

ἦν ēn “He was”

And there was handed to Him the book of the Prophet Isaiah, and, opening the book, He found the place where it was written,

ἦν ēn “it was”

And rolling up the book, He returned it to the attendant, and sat down--to speak. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on Him.

ἦσαν ēsan “were”

And they all spoke well of Him, wondering at the sweet words of kindness which fell from His lips, while they asked one another, "Is not this Joseph's son?"

ἐστιν estin “is”