2 Thessalonians 3:14
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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οὗτος
of this man
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ὑπακούω
obey
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ὑπακούω
To obey, to listen under authority. Hupakouo. To obey is better than sacrifice. Obedience is the truest form of worship. It is love in action not just in words.
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ἐντρέπω
he may be ashamed;
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ἐντρέπω
to invert, i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound
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συναναμίγνυμι
to mix with
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συναναμίγνυμι
to mix up together, i.e. (figurative) associate with
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σημειόω
do take note
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σημειόω
to distinguish, i.e. mark (for avoidance)
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τὶς
anyone
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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εἰ
If
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εἰ
if, whether, that, etc.
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ἐπιστολή
letter,
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ἐπιστολή
a written message
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