“For” | γὰρ | Properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) | For |
“I say,” | Λέγω | Properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean | say |
“through” | διὰ | Through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) | through |
“the” | τῆς | The (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) | the |
“grace” | χάριτος | Graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude) | grace |
“given” | δοθείσης | To give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection) | given |
“unto me,” | μοι | To me | unto me |
“to every man” | παντὶ | All, any, every, the whole | every man |
“that is” | ὄντι | Being | that is |
“among” | ἐν | "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc | among |
“you,” | ὑμῖν | To (with or by) you | you |
“not” | μὴ | (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether | not |
“to think more highly” | ὑπερφρονεῖν | To esteem oneself overmuch, i.e., be vain or arrogant | think more highly |
“of himself” | | (No Greek definition. English implied.) | |
“than” | παρ' | Properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of) | than |
“he ought” | δεῖ | Also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding) | ought |
“to think;” | φρονεῖν | To exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) | think |
“but” | ἀλλὰ | Properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) | but |
“to think” | φρονεῖν | To exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively, to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience) | think |
“soberly,” | σωφρονεῖν | To be of sound mind, i.e., sane, (figuratively) moderate | soberly |
“according as” | ὡς | Which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows) | according |
“God” | θεὸς | A deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism) | God |
“hath dealt” | ἐμέρισεν | To part, i.e., (literally) to apportion, bestow, share, or (figuratively) to disunite, differ | dealt |
“to every man” | ἑκάστῳ | Each or every | every man |
“the measure” | μέτρον | A measure ("metre"), literally or figuratively; by implication, a limited portion (degree) | measure |
“of faith.” | πίστεως | Persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself | faith |