G2532–καί–kai

So, then, we are ever without fear, and though conscious that while we are in the body we are away from the Lord,

καὶ kai “and”

We are without fear, desiring to be free from the body, and to be with the Lord.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

For this reason we make it our purpose, in the body or away from it, to be well-pleasing to him.

καὶ kai “also”

Having in mind, then, the fear of the Lord, we put these things before men, but God sees our hearts; and it is my hope that we may seem right in your eyes.

καὶ kai “also”

We are not again requesting your approval, but we are giving you the chance of taking pride in us, so that you may be able to give an answer to those whose glory is in seeming, and not in the heart.

καὶ kai “and”

And that he underwent death for all, so that the living might no longer be living to themselves, but to him who underwent death for them and came back from the dead.

καὶ kai “And”καὶ kai “and”

For this reason, from this time forward we have knowledge of no man after the flesh: even if we have had knowledge of Christ after the flesh, we have no longer any such knowledge.

καὶ kai “even”

But all things are of God, who has made us at peace with himself through Christ, and has given to us the work of making peace;

καὶ kai “and”

That is, that God was in Christ making peace between the world and himself, not putting their sins to their account, and having given to us the preaching of this news of peace.

καὶ kai “and”

We then, working together with God, make our request to you not to take the grace of God to no purpose.

καὶ kai “also”

(For he says, I have given ear to you at a good time, and I have been your helper in a day of salvation: see, now is the good time; now is the day of salvation):

καὶ kai “and”

In the true word, in the power of God; with the arms of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

καὶ kai “and”

By glory and by shame, by an evil name and a good name; as untrue, and still true;

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and yet”

Unnoted, but still kept fully in mind; as near to death, but still living; as undergoing punishment, but not put to death;

καὶ kai “and yet”καὶ kai “and yet”καὶ kai “and yet”

As full of sorrow, but ever glad; as poor, but giving wealth to others; as having nothing, but still having all things.

καὶ kai “and yet”

Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.

καὶ kai “also”

Do not keep company with those who have not faith: for what is there in common between righteousness and evil, or between light and dark?

καὶ kai “and”

And what agreement has the house of God with images? for we are a house of the living God; even as God has said, I will be living among them, and walking with them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

For which cause, Come out from among them, and be separate, says the Lord, and let no unclean thing come near you; and I will take you for myself,

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

And will be a Father to you; and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord, the Ruler of all.

καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”καὶ kai “and”

Because God, then, will give us such rewards, dear brothers, let us make ourselves clean from all evil of flesh and spirit, and become completely holy in the fear of God.

καὶ kai “and”

It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together.

καὶ kai “and”

For even when we had come into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; there were fightings outside and fears inside.

καὶ kai “And”

And not by his coming only, but by the comfort which he had in you, while he gave us word of your desire, your sorrow, your care for me; so that I was still more glad.

καὶ kai “also”

For though my letter gave you pain, I have no regret for it now, though I had before; for I see that the letter gave you pain, but only for a time.

καὶ kai “even”καὶ kai “even”καὶ kai “even”