G1510–εἰμί–eimi

Felix, after reading the letter, inquired from what province he was; and being told "from Cilicia,"

ἐστὶν estin “he is”

Then, at a sign from the Governor, Paul answered, "Knowing, Sir, that for many years you have administered justice to this nation, I cheerfully make my defence.

ὄντα onta “as being”

For you have it in your power to ascertain that it is not more than twelve days ago that I went up to worship in Jerusalem;

εἰσίν eisin “there are”

and having a hope directed towards God, which my accusers themselves also entertain, that before long there will be a resurrection both of the righteous and the unrighteous.

ἔσεσθαι esesthai “to then be”

Not long after this, Felix came with Drusilla his wife, a Jewess, and sending for Paul, listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.

οὔσῃ ousē “being”

But when he dealt with the subjects of justice, self-control, and the judgement which was soon to come, Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."

ἔσεσθαι esesthai “to be [in the future]”

"Therefore let those of you," he said, "who can come, go down with me, and impeach the man, if there is anything amiss in him."

ἐστιν estin “there is”

"I am standing before Caesar's tribunal," replied Paul, "where alone I ought to be tried. The Jews have no real ground of complaint against me, as in fact you yourself are beginning to see more clearly.

εἰμι, eimi “I am,”

If, however, I have done wrong and have committed any offence for which I deserve to die, I do not ask to be excused that penalty. But if there is no truth in what these men allege against me, no one has the right to give me up to them as a favour. I app

ἐστιν estin “there is”

and, during their rather long stay, Festus laid Paul's case before the king. "There is a man here," he said, "whom Felix left a prisoner,

ἐστιν estin “there is”

My reply was that it is not the custom among the Romans to give up any one for punishment before the accused has had his accusers face to face, and has had an opportunity of defending himself against the charge which has been brought against him.

ἔστιν estin “it is”

and took their seats in the Judgement Hall, attended by the Tribunes and the men of high rank in the city; and, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in.

οὖσιν ousin “being”

who are so familiar with all the customs and speculations that prevail among the Jews; and for this reason, I pray you, give me a patient hearing.

ὄντα onta “being”

"`Who art Thou, Lord?' I asked. "`I am Jesus whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied.

εἶ ei “are You”εἰμι eimi “am”

"It was on this account that the Jews seized me in the Temple and tried to kill me.

ὄντα onta “being”

For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner.

ἐστιν estin “is”

"My prayer to God, whether briefly or at length," replied Paul, "would be that not only you but all who are my hearers to-day, might become such as I am--except these chains."

εἰμι eimi “am”

and going on board a ship of Adramyttium which was about to sail to the ports of the province of Asia, we put to sea; Aristarchus, the Macedonian, from Thessalonica, forming one of our party.

ὄντος ontos “while was being”

Then, coasting along with difficulty, we reached a place called `Fair Havens,' near the town of Lasea.

ἦν ēn “was”

Our voyage thus far had occupied a considerable time, and the navigation being now unsafe and the Fast also already over, Paul warned them.

ὄντος ontos “is being”

"Sirs," he said, "I perceive that before long the voyage will be attended with danger and heavy loss, not only to the cargo and the ship but to our own lives also."

ἔσεσθαι esesthai “to be”

But now take courage, for there will be no destruction of life among you, but of the ship only.

ἔσται estai “there will be”

For there stood by my side, last night, an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom also I worship,

εἰμι eimi “am”

"Therefore, Sirs, take courage; for I believe God, and am convinced that things will happen exactly as I have been told.

ἔσται estai “it will be”

There were 276 of us, crew and passengers, all told.

ἤμεθα ēmetha “we were”