Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternall life, whereunto thou art alſo called, and haſt profeſſed a good profeſſion before many witneſſes.
ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως, ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς, εἰς ἣν καὶ ἐκλήθης καὶ ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων
ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως, ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς εἰς ἣν καὶ ἐκλήθης, καὶ ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων.
ἀγών , masculine noun, agōn — a gathering, contest, struggle (value 854)
G73,
ἀγών agṓn, ag-one'; from G71; properly, a place of assembly (as if led), i.e. (by implication) a contest (held there); figuratively, an effort or anxiety:—conflict, contention, fight, race.an assembly,
a place of assembly: especially an assembly met to see games
the place of contest, the arena or stadium
the assembly of the Greeks at their national games
hence the contest for a prize at their games
generally, any struggle or contest
a battle
an action at law, trial
Used in 6 Verses, 6 Books 6  Occurrence Count
ἀγωνίζομαι , verb, agōnizomai — to contend for a prize, struggle (value 992)
G75,
ἀγωνίζομαι agōnízomai, ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee; from G73; to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something):—fight, labor fervently, strive.to enter a contest: contend in the gymnastic games
to contend with adversaries, fight
metaph. to contend, struggle, with difficulties and dangers
to endeavour with strenuous zeal, strive: to obtain something
Used in 7 Verses, 6 Books 7  Occurrence Count
αἰώνιος , adjective, aiōnios — agelong, eternal (value 1141)
G166,
αἰώνιος aiṓnios, ahee-o'-nee-os; from G165; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):—eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).without beginning and end, that which always has been and always will be
without beginning
without end, never to cease, everlasting
Used in 69 Verses, 19 Books 71  Occurrence Count
εἰς , preposition, eis — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered, of place, time, purpose, result) (value 215)
G1519,
εἰς eis, ice; a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:—(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with.into, unto, to, towards, for, among
Used in 1512 Verses, 27 Books 1773  Occurrence Count
ἐνώπιον , preposition, enōpion — in sight of, before (value 1065)
G1799,
ἐνώπιον enṓpion, en-o'-pee-on; neuter of a compound of G1722 and a derivative of G3700; in the face of (literally or figuratively):—before, in the presence (sight) of, to.in the presence of, before
of occupied place: in that place which is before, or over against, opposite, any one and towards which another turns his eyes
Used in 89 Verses, 15 Books 97  Occurrence Count
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι , verb, epilambanomai — to lay hold of (value 340)
G1949,
†ἐπιλαμβάνομαι epilambánomai, ep-ee-lam-ban'-om-ahee; middle voice from G1909 and G2983; to seize (for help, injury, attainment, or any other purpose; literally or figuratively):—catch, lay hold (up-)on, take (by, hold of, on).to take in addition, to lay hold of, take possession of, overtake, attain, attain to
to lay hold of or to seize upon anything with the hands, to take hold of, lay hold of
metaph. to rescue one from peril, to help, succour
Used in 18 Verses, 6 Books 19  Occurrence Count
ζωή , feminine noun, zōē — life (value 815)
G2222,
ζωή zōḗ, dzo-ay'; from G2198; life (literally or figuratively):—life(-time). Compare G5590.life
the state of one who is possessed of vitality or is animate
every living soul
life
of the absolute fulness of life, both essential and ethical, which belongs to God, and through him both to the hypostatic "logos" and to Christ in whom the "logos" put on human nature
life real and genuine, a life active and vigorous, devoted to God, blessed, in the portion even in this world of those who put their trust in Christ, but after the resurrection to be consummated by new accessions (among them a more perfect body), and to last for ever.
Used in 126 Verses, 22 Books 134  Occurrence Count
καί , conjunction, kai — and, even, also (value 31)
G2532,
καί kaí, kahee; apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:—and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.and, also, even, indeed, but
Used in 5227 Verses, 27 Books 9277  Occurrence Count
καλέω , verb, kaleō — to call (value 856)
G2564,
καλέω kaléō, kal-eh'-o; akin to the base of G2753; to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise):—bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)).to call
to call aloud, utter in a loud voice
to invite
to call i.e. to name, by name
to give a name to
to receive the name of, receive as a name
to give some name to one, call his name
to be called i.e. to bear a name or title (among men)
to salute one by name
Used in 138 Verses, 20 Books 146  Occurrence Count
καλός , adjective, kalos — beautiful, good (value 321)
G2570,
καλός kalós, kal-os'; of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G18, which is properly intrinsic):—X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.beautiful, handsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable
beautiful to look at, shapely, magnificent
good, excellent in its nature and characteristics, and therefore well adapted to its ends
genuine, approved
precious
joined to names of men designated by their office, competent, able, such as one ought to be
praiseworthy, noble
beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy
morally good, noble
honourable, conferring honour
affecting the mind agreeably, comforting and confirming
Used in 91 Verses, 16 Books 102  Occurrence Count
μάρτυς , masculine noun, martys — a witness (value 1041)
G3144,
μάρτυς mártys, mar'-toos; of uncertain affinity; a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr":—martyr, record, witness.a witness
in a legal sense
an historical sense
one who is a spectator of anything, e.g. of a contest
in an ethical sense
those who after his example have proved the strength and genuineness of their faith in Christ by undergoing a violent death
Used in 34 Verses, 13 Books 34  Occurrence Count
ὁ , article, ho — the (value 70)
G3588,
ὁ ho, ho; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):—the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than "the" counted
Used in 7051 Verses, 27 Books 20257  Occurrence Count
ὁμολογέω , verb, homologeō — to speak the same, to agree (value 1088)
G3670,
ὁμολογέω homologéō, hom-ol-og-eh'-o; from a compound of the base of G3674 and G3056; to assent, i.e. covenant, acknowledge:—con- (pro-)fess, confession is made, give thanks, promise.to say the same thing as another, i.e. to agree with, assent
to concede
not to refuse, to promise
not to deny
to confess
declare
to confess, i.e. to admit or declare one's self guilty of what one is accused of
to profess
to declare openly, speak out freely
to profess one's self the worshipper of one
to praise, celebrate
Used in 21 Verses, 10 Books 24  Occurrence Count
ὁμολογία , feminine noun, homologia — an agreement, confession (value 294)
G3671,
ὁμολογία homología, hom-ol-og-ee'-ah; from the same as G3670; acknowledgment:—con- (pro-)fession, professed.profession
subjectively: whom we profess to be ours
objectively: profession [confession] i.e. what one professes [confesses]
Used in 6 Verses, 3 Books 6  Occurrence Count
ὅς , pronoun, hos — usually rel. who, which, that, also demonstrative this, that (value 270)
G3739,
ὅς hós, hos; probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:—one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also G3757.Used in 1221 Verses, 27 Books 1406  Occurrence Count
πίστις , feminine noun, pistis — faith, faithfulness (value 800)
G4102,
πίστις pístis, pis'-tis; from G3982; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:—assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.conviction of the truth of anything, belief; in the NT of a conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, generally with the included idea of trust and holy fervour born of faith and joined with it
relating to God
the conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ
relating to Christ
a strong and welcome conviction or belief that Jesus is the Messiah, through whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God
the religious beliefs of Christians
belief with the predominate idea of trust (or confidence) whether in God or in Christ, springing from faith in the same
fidelity, faithfulness
the character of one who can be relied on
Used in 228 Verses, 24 Books 244  Occurrence Count
πολύς , adjective, polys — much, many (value 780)
G4183,
πολύς polýs, pol-oos'; including the forms from the alternate πολλός pollós; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely:—abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly. Compare G4118, G4119.Used in 331 Verses, 25 Books 364  Occurrence Count
| 1 Timothy 6:12Modern KJV—Authorized Version |
| Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. |
| Original Text (TR 1894)Stephanus 1550 (Total 15116) |
| ἀγωνίζου τὸν καλὸν ἀγῶνα τῆς πίστεως, ἐπιλαβοῦ τῆς αἰωνίου ζωῆς, εἰς ἣν καὶ ἐκλήθης καὶ ὡμολόγησας τὴν καλὴν ὁμολογίαν ἐνώπιον πολλῶν μαρτύρων |
| Verse #29801 (Ch. #1125) — 22 words, 119 lettersText Copied! |
| Data from Strong's Concordance |
| KJV |
Strong's # |
Greek |
Value |
| Fight |
G75agōnizomai |
ἀγωνίζομαι |
992 |
| the good |
G2570kalos |
καλός |
321 |
| fight |
G73agōn |
ἀγών |
854 |
| of faith, |
G4102pistis |
πίστις |
800 |
| lay hold on |
G1949epilambanomai |
ἐπιλαμβάνομαι |
340 |
| eternal |
G166aiōnios |
αἰώνιος |
1141 |
| life, |
G2222zōē |
ζωή |
815 |
| whereunto |
G3739hos |
ὅς |
270 |
| thou art |
G2564kaleō |
καλέω |
856 |
| also |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| called, |
G2564kaleō |
καλέω |
856 |
| and |
G2532kai |
καί |
31 |
| hast professed |
G3670homologeō |
ὁμολογέω |
1088 |
| a good |
G2570kalos |
καλός |
321 |
| profession |
G3671homologia |
ὁμολογία |
294 |
| before |
G1799enōpion |
ἐνώπιον |
1065 |
| many |
G4183polys |
πολύς |
780 |
| witnesses. |
G3144martys |
μάρτυς |
1041 |
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