Mistreat, insult, abuse. Hybrizō. The prophets were beaten, the Son was mocked, the servants were shamed. God sees every act of contempt inflicted on the vulnerable. Do not abuse what bears His image.

Just as, in the same way, inasmuch as. Kathōs. God loves, forgives, and gives — and calls us to do likewise. How He acts becomes the pattern for how we act. Live up to the standard.

A city in Macedonia, Philippi. Philippi. Paul planted a church here, and from prison wrote some of his most joy-filled words. Location does not limit faithfulness.

Speak boldly, be confident in speech. Parrhēsiázomai. Paul repeatedly chose this word to describe how the gospel must be declared, without hesitation or shame. Courage is not optional in proclamation. Open your mouth and speak.

God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.

No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.

To speak, to talk, to utter. He spoke and it was done. The word of God is not silent. It is always speaking.

Good news, gospel, glad tidings. Euaggelion. The Gospel is the power of God for salvation. Not just a message about power. The message itself is power when received in faith.

Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.