G3366–μηδέ–mēde

Before the children had come into existence, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and his selection might be effected, not by works, but by him whose purpose it is,

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

It is better not to take meat or wine or to do anything which might be a cause of trouble to your brother.

μηδὲ mēde “nor”μηδὲ mēde “nor [anything]”

Let us then keep the feast, not with old leaven, and not with the leaven of evil thoughts and acts, but with the unleavened bread of true thoughts and right feelings.

μηδὲ mēde “not”

But the sense of my letter was that if a brother had the name of being one who went after the desires of the flesh, or had the desire for other people's property, or was in the way of using violent language, or being the worse for drink, or took by force

μηδὲ mēde “not even”

Then do not go after false gods, as some of them did; as it is said in the holy Writings, After resting and feasting, the people got up to take their pleasure.

μηδὲ mēde “Neither”

Again, let us not give way to the desires of the flesh, as some of them did, of whom twenty-three thousand came to their end in one day.

μηδὲ mēde “Neither”

And let us not put the Lord to the test, as some of them did, and came to their death by snakes.

μηδὲ mēde “Neither”

And do not say evil things against the Lord, as some of them did, and destruction overtook them.

μηδὲ mēde “Neither”

And we have given up the secret things of shame, not walking in false ways, and not making use of the word of God with deceit; but by the revelation of what is true, as before God, we have the approval of every man's sense of right and wrong.

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

And do not give way to the Evil One.

μηδὲ mēde “neither”

But evil acts of the flesh and all unclean things, or desire for others' property, let it not even be named among you, as is right for saints;

μηδὲ mēde “not even”

Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self let everyone take others to be better than himself;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

Which say there may be no touching, tasting, or taking in your hands,

μηδὲ mēde “Not”μηδὲ mēde “Not”

That you may not be moved in mind or troubled by a spirit, or by a word, or by a letter as from us, with the suggestion that the day of the Lord is even now come;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

For even when we were with you we gave you orders, saying, If any man does no work, let him not have food.

μηδὲ mēde “neither”

Or to give attention to stories and long lists of generations, from which come questionings and doubts, in place of God's ordered way of life which is in faith;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

Have no feeling of shame, then, for the witness of our Lord or for me, his prisoner: but undergo all things for the good news in the measure of the power of God;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

And you have not kept in mind the word which says to you as to sons, My son, do not make little of the Lord's punishment, and do not give up hope when you are judged by him;

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

But you are happy if you undergo pain because of righteousness; have no part in their fear and do not be troubled;

μηδὲ mēde “neither”

Keep watch over the flock of God which is in your care, using your authority, not as forced to do so, but gladly; and not for unclean profit but with a ready mind;

μηδὲ mēde “and not”

Not as lords over God's heritage, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

μηδ᾽ mēd᾽ “not”

Have no love for the world or for the things which are in the world. If any man has love for the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

μηδὲ mēde “nor”

My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.

μηδὲ mēde “nor”