G1510–εἰμί–eimi

That indeed is the reason why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know in whom my trust reposes, and I am confident that He has it in His power to keep what I have entrusted to Him safe until that day.

ἐστιν estin “He is”

Of this you are aware, that all the Christians in Roman Asia have deserted me: and among them Phygelus and Hermogenes.

ἐστιν estin “are”

All that you have been taught by me in the hearing of many witnesses, you must hand on to trusty men who shall themselves, in turn, be competent to instruct others also.

ἔσονται esontai “will be”

and their teaching will spread like a running sore. Hymenaeus and Philetus are men of that stamp.

ἐστιν estin “are”

Yet God's solid foundation stands unmoved, bearing this inscription, "The Lord knows those who really belong to Him." And this also, "Let every one who names the Name of the Lord renounce all wickedness."

ὄντας ontas “being”

Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others for common use.

ἔστιν estin “there are”

If therefore a man keeps himself clear of these latter, he himself will be for specially honourable use, consecrated, fit for the Master's service, and fully equipped for every good work.

ἔσται estai “he will be”

For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, profane. They will be disobedient to parents, thankless, irreligious,

ἔσονται esontai “Will be”

Among them are included the men who make their way into private houses and carry off weak women as their prisoners--women who, weighed down by the burden of their sins, are led by ever-changing caprice,

εἰσιν eisin “are”

But they will have no further success; for their folly will be as clearly manifest to all men, as that of the opponents of Moses came to be.

ἔσται estai “will be”

so that the man of God may himself be complete and may be perfectly equipped for every good work.

ᾖ ē “may be”

For a time is coming when they will not tolerate wholesome instruction, but, wanting to have their ears tickled, they will find a multitude of teachers to satisfy their own fancies;

ἔσται estai “There will be”

Luke is the only friend I now have with me. Call for Mark on your way and bring him with you, for he is a great help to me in my ministry.

ἐστιν estin “is”ἔστιν estin “he is”

wherever there is a man of blameless life, true to his one wife, having children who are themselves believers and are free from every reproach of profligacy or of stubborn self-will.

ἐστιν estin “is”

holding fast to the faithful Message which he has received, so that he may be well qualified both to encourage others with sound teaching and to reply successfully to opponents.

ᾖ ē “he may be”

For there are many that spurn authority--idle, talkative and deceitful persons, who, for the most part, are adherents of the Circumcision.

Εἰσὶν Eisin “There are”

This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith,

ἐστὶν estin “is”

They profess to know God; but in their actions they disown Him, and are detestable and disobedient men, and for any good work are utterly useless.

ὄντες ontes “being”

For there was a time when we also were deficient in understanding, obstinate, deluded, the slaves of various cravings and pleasures, spending our lives in malice and envy, hateful ourselves and hating one another.

ἦμεν ēmen “Were”

This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also us

ἐστιν estin “are”

But hold yourself aloof from foolish controversies and pedigrees and discussions and wrangling about the Law, for they are useless and vain.

εἰσὶν eisin “they are”

for, as you know, a man of that description has turned aside from the right path and is a sinner self-condemned.

ὢν ōn “being”

And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.

ὦσιν ōsin “they may be”

it is for love's sake that--instead of that--although I am none other than Paul the aged, and am now also a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

ὢν ōn “being”

I am sending him back to you, though in so doing I send part of myself.

ἔστιν estin “is”