Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleAnd if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace. Young's Literal Translation and if by grace, no more of works, otherwise the grace becometh no more grace; and if of works, it is no more grace, otherwise the work is no more work. King James Bible And if by grace, then [is it] no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if [it be] of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work. Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if [it is] εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. by grace, χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. [then it is] no longer οὐκέτι (ouketi) Adverb Strong's 3765: No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer. by ἐξ (ex) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. works. ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. Otherwise, ἐπεὶ (epei) Conjunction Strong's 1893: Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since. grace χάρις (charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. {would} no longer οὐκέτι (ouketi) Adverb Strong's 3765: No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer. be γίνεται (ginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. grace. χάρις (charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. |