Since, because, for otherwise. Epei. What follows rests on what came before. Cause shapes consequence.

Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.

To render ineffective, to abolish, to destroy. Katargeo. He who had the power of death that is the devil was destroyed. The work of the devil has been undone by Christ.

Devil, slanderer, accuser. Diabolos. The devil prowls around like a roaring lion. His primary weapon is accusation. The blood of Jesus silences every accusation.

Child, boy, little one. Paidion. Unless you turn and become like children you will never enter the kingdom. Childlike dependence and trust is the posture God honours most.

Share, partake, have fellowship. Koinōneō. To share is to step into the life of another, bearing their burdens and receiving theirs. Do not stand apart when you were made to participate.

Flesh, body, human nature. Sarx. The Word became flesh. God took on human nature completely. He knows from the inside what it means to be human. He is not a distant deity.

Similarly, in like manner. Paraplēsíōs. Christ shared in flesh and blood in a manner just like ours, so that he might destroy the one who holds the power of death. He became like us so we could become like him.

Share, participate, partake. Metecho. Those who eat the bread and drink the cup metecho in the body and blood of Christ. Participation is not passive. Bring your whole self to the table.

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.

Strength, might, dominion. Kratos. To Him be glory and dominion forever. God holds all power. Every other power is borrowed and temporary. His alone is eternal and absolute.

To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.

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.