G2206–ζηλόω–zēloō

"The Patriarchs were jealous of Joseph and sold him into slavery in Egypt. But God was with him

ζηλώσαντες zēlōsantes “having envied”

But the jealousy of the Jews was aroused, and, calling to their aid some ill-conditioned and idle fellows, they got together a riotous mob and filled the city with uproar. They then attacked the house of Jason and searched for Paul and Silas, to bring th

Ζηλώσαντες Zēlōsantes “Having become jealous”

But always seek to excel in the greater gifts. And now I will point out to you a way of life which transcends all others.

ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do be desirous of”

Love is patient and kind. Love knows neither envy nor jealousy. Love is not forward and self-assertive, nor boastful and conceited.

ζηλοῖ, zēloi “is envious,”

Be eager in your pursuit of this Love, and be earnestly ambitious for spiritual gifts, but let it be chiefly so in order that you may prophesy.

ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do earnestly desire”

The conclusion, my brethren, is this. Be earnestly ambitious to prophesy, and do not check speaking with tongues;

ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do earnestly desire”

I am jealous over you with God's own jealousy. For I have betrothed you to Christ to present you to Him like a faithful bride to her one husband.

ζηλῶ zēlō “I am jealous as to”

These men pay court to you, but not with honourable motives. They want to exclude you, so that you may pay court to them.

ζηλοῦσιν zēlousin “They are zealous after”ζηλοῦτε. zēloute “you may be zealous after.”

It is always an honourable thing to be courted in an honourable cause; always, and not only when I am with you, my children--

ζηλοῦσθαι zēlousthai “to be zealous”

You covet things and yet cannot get them; you commit murder; you have passionate desires and yet cannot gain your end; you begin to fight and make war. You have not, because you do not pray;

ζηλοῦτε zēloute “covet”