Quick Devotional from Philippians 3:14 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Philippians 3:14.  Here is my translation:

“SENTENCE 14 κατὰ σκοπὸν διώκω εἰς τὸ βραβεῖον τῆς ἄνω κλήσεως τοῦ θεοῦ ἐν
I press on towards the goal of the prize of the upward calling of God in

Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ ☉›”
Christ Jesus

Here are some observations:

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Quick Devotional from Philippians 3:7 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Philippians 3:7.  Here is my translation:

“SENTENCE 7 ἀλλὰ ‹✓ [LD ἅτινα ἦν μοι κέρδη LD] [TP ταῦτα TP] ἥγημαι διὰ τὸν
But whatever things were to me gain this I think because of

Χριστὸν ζημίαν ✓›”
Christ a loss

Here are some observations:

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Quick Devotional from Philippians 2:13 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Philippians 2:13.  Here is my translation:

“SUPPORT 13 θεὸς γάρ ἐστιν ὁ ἐνεργῶν ἐν ὑμῖν ‹+ καὶ τὸ θέλειν καὶ τὸ ἐνεργεῖν +›
For God is the one working in you and to will and to work

ὑπὲρ τῆς εὐδοκίας”
for pleasure

Here are some observations:

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Quick Devotional from Philippians 1:21 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Philippians 1:21.  Here is my translation:

“SUPPORT 21 [TP ἐμοὶ TP] γὰρ [T τὸ ζῆν T] Χριστὸς
For me to live is Christ

SENTENCE καὶ [T τὸ ἀποθανεῖν T] κέρδος”
and to die is gain

Here are some observations:

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Quick Devotional from Ephesians 6:11 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Ephesians 6:11.  Here is my translation:

“SENTENCE 11 ἐνδύσασθε τὴν πανοπλίαν τοῦ θεοῦ πρὸς τὸ δύνασθαι ὑμᾶς στῆναι
Put on the Armor of God in order you be able to stand

πρὸς τὰς μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου”
against the scheme of the devil

Here are some observations:

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Quick Post: The Benefit of Morning and Evening Bible Devotions

This is a quick post.  Are you more of a morning person or night person?  Who you are might influence the time you do your devotions from Scripture.  But have you consider adding a different part of the day for your devotions?  Here’s my thoughts.

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Quick Devotional from Ephesians 6:2 (Observation from the Greek)

This is from my daily Greek exercise of sight reading a few months ago, courtesy of Vincent S Artale Jr.

Our text is from the Greek translation of Ephesians 6:2.  Here is my translation:

“SENTENCE 2 τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν μητέρα
Honor your father and mother

SUB-POINT ἥτις ἐστὶν ἐντολὴ πρώτη ἐν ἐπαγγελίᾳ”
For this is the first commandment with a promise

Here are some observations:

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