King James Version
Philippians 3:18 in the King James Version says “(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of ...” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:”
Philippians 3:18 · KJV
Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: conversation: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven
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“many”
G4183(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
“(For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“I have told”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“you even”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“I have told”
G3004properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
“that they are the enemies”
G2190hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially satan)
“of the cross”
G4716a stake or post (as set upright), i.e., (specially), a pole or cross (as an instrument of capital punishment); figuratively, exposure to death, i.e.,
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