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Philippians 4:17

Greek
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The definite article
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greek

The definite article
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The definite article
πλεονάζοντα εἰς λόγονplugin-autotooltip__default plugin-autotooltip_bigλόγος

Meaning

* A word or words * Statement * Message * Speech * Account * Used in John to mean God the Son

Masculine noun. Related to the verb λέγω.

λόγος in Greek Thought

Before the New Testament, λόγος already had deep philosophical use. In Greek philosophy, λόγος was the rational principle that ordered the universe, the divine reason that structured all things. In Heraclitus, λόγος referred to the unifying rational principle behind the constant change in the world.…
ὑμῶν.
ESV
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.
NIV
Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account.
NLT
I don't say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive a reward for your kindness.
KJV
Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.

Philippians 4:16 ← Philippians 4:17 → Philippians 4:18

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