Matthew 3 Interlinear (Greek)

1

In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

Ἐν En G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ταῖς tais G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἡμέραις hēmerais G2250 day, i.e. (literally) the time space… ἐκείναις ekeinais G1565 that one (or (neuter) thing); often… παραγίνεται paraginetai G3854 to become near, i.e. approach (have… Ἰωάννης Iōannēs G2491 Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… βαπτιστὴς baptistēs G910 a baptizer, as an epithet of… κηρύσσων kērussōn G2784 to herald (as a public crier),… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἐρήμῳ erēmō G2048 τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰουδαίας Ioudaias G2449 the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a…

2

“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… λέγων· legōn G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… μετανοεῖτε· metanoeite G3340 to think differently or afterwards, i.e.… ἤγγικεν ēngiken G1448 to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach γὰρ gar G1063 properly, assigning a reason (used in… ἡ hē G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… βασιλεία basileia G932 properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… οὐρανῶν. ouranōn G3772 the sky; by extension, heaven (as…

3

For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.”

οὗτος houtos G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… γάρ gar G1063 properly, assigning a reason (used in… ἐστιν estin G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ῥηθεὶς rhētheis G2046 an alternate for G2036 (ἔπω) in… διὰ dia G1223 through (in very wide applications, local,… Ἠσαΐου Ēsaiou G2268 Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… προφήτου prophētou G4396 a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an… λέγοντος· legontos G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… φωνὴ phōnē G5456 a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial);… βοῶντος boōntos G994 to halloo, i.e. shout (for help… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἐρήμῳ erēmō G2048 ἑτοιμάσατε hetoimasate G2090 to prepare τὴν tēn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ὁδὸν hodon G3598 a road; by implication, a progress… κυρίου, kuriou G2962 supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)… εὐθείας eutheias G2117 straight, i.e. (literally) level, or (figuratively)… ποιεῖτε poieite G4160 to make or do (in a… τὰς tas G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… τρίβους tribous G5147 akin to , , and the… αὐτοῦ.¶ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

4

Now John himself wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Αὐτὸς Autos G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰωάννης Iōannēs G2491 Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of… εἶχεν eichen G2192 to hold (used in very various… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἔνδυμα enduma G1742 apparel (especially the outer robe) αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ἀπὸ apo G575 "off," i.e. away (from something near),… τριχῶν trichōn G2359 of uncertain derivation; hair καμήλου kamēlou G2574 a "camel" καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ζώνην zōnēn G2223 a belt; by implication, a pocket δερματίνην dermatinēn G1193 made of hide περὶ peri G4012 properly, through (all over), i.e. around;… τὴν tēn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ὀσφὺν osphun G3751 the loin (externally), i.e. the hip;… αὐτοῦ· autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ἡ hē G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. τροφὴ trophē G5160 nourishment (literally or figuratively); by implication,… ἦν ēn G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ἀκρίδες akrides G200 a locust (as pointed, or as… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… μέλι meli G3192 honey ἄγριον.¶ agrion G66 wild (as pertaining to the country),…

5

Then people from Jerusalem, all of Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him.

Τότε Tote G5119 the when, i.e. at the time… ἐξεπορεύετο exeporeueto G1607 to depart, be discharged, proceed, project πρὸς pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… αὐτὸν auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… Ἱεροσόλυμα Hi'erosoluma G2414 Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… πᾶσα pasa G3956 all, any, every, the whole ἡ hē G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰουδαία Ioudaia G2449 the Judæan land (i.e. Judæa), a… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… πᾶσα pasa G3956 all, any, every, the whole ἡ hē G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… περίχωρος perichōros G4066 around the region, i.e. circumjacent (as… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰορδάνου, Iordanou G2446 the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river…

6

They were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins.

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἐβαπτίζοντο ebaptizonto G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰορδάνῃ Iordanē G2446 the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river… ποταμῷ potamō G4215 a current, brook or freshet (as… ὑπ᾽ hup᾽ G5259 under, i.e. (with the genitive case)… αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ἐξομολογούμενοι exomologoumenoi G1843 to acknowledge or (by implication, of… τὰς tas G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἁμαρτίας hamartias G266 a sin (properly abstract) αὐτῶν.¶ autōn G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

7

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming for his baptism, he said to them, “You offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Ἰδὼν Idōn G1492 used only in certain past tenses,… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. πολλοὺς pollous G4183 (singular) much (in any respect) or… τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Φαρισαίων Pharisaiōn G5330 a separatist, i.e. exclusively religious; a… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Σαδδουκαίων Saddoukaiōn G4523 a Sadducæan (i.e. Tsadokian), or follower… ἐρχομένους erchomenous G2064 to come or go (in a… ἐπὶ epi G1909 properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place,… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… βάπτισμα baptisma G908 baptism (technically or figuratively) αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… εἶπεν eipen G2036 to speak or say (by word… αὐτοῖς· autois G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… γεννήματα gennēmata G1081 offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or… ἐχιδνῶν, echidnōn G2191 an adder or other poisonous snake… τίς tis G5101 an interrogative pronoun, who, which or… ὑπέδειξεν hupedeixen G5263 to exhibit under the eyes, i.e.… ὑμῖν humin G4771 thou φυγεῖν phugein G5343 to run away (literally or figuratively);… ἀπὸ apo G575 "off," i.e. away (from something near),… τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… μελλούσης mellousēs G3195 to intend, i.e. be about to… ὀργῆς; orgēs G3709 properly, desire (as a reaching forth…

8

Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!

ποιήσατε poiēsate G4160 to make or do (in a… οὖν oun G3767 (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly καρπὸν karpon G2590 fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively ἄξιον axion G514 deserving, comparable or suitable (as if… τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… μετανοίας. metanoias G3341 (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation);…

9

Don’t think to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… μὴ mē G3361 (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as… δόξητε doxēte G1380 compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω))… λέγειν legein G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἑαυτοῖς· he'autois G1438 him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in… πατέρα patera G3962 a "father" (literally or figuratively, near… ἔχομεν echomen G2192 to hold (used in very various… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἀβραάμ· Abraam G11 Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch λέγω legō G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… γὰρ gar G1063 properly, assigning a reason (used in… ὑμῖν humin G4771 thou ὅτι hoti G3754 demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because δύναται dunatai G1410 to be able or possible ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… θεὸς theos G2316 figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ἐκ ek G1537 literal or figurative; direct or remote) τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… λίθων lithōn G3037 a stone (literally or figuratively) τούτων toutōn G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… ἐγεῖραι egeirai G1453 to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e.… τέκνα tekna G5043 a child (as produced) τῷ tō G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἀβραάμ.¶ Abraam G11 Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch

10

“Even now the ax lies at the root of the trees. Therefore every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit is cut down, and cast into the fire.

Ἤδη Ēdē G2235 even now δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἡ hē G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀξίνη axinē G513 compare G4486 (ῥήγνυμι)); an axe πρὸς pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… τὴν tēn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ῥίζαν rhizan G4491 a "root" (literally or figuratively) τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δένδρων dendrōn G1186 a tree κεῖται. keitai G2749 to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively) πᾶν pan G3956 all, any, every, the whole οὖν oun G3767 (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly δένδρον dendron G1186 a tree μὴ mē G3361 (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as… ποιοῦν poioun G4160 to make or do (in a… καρπὸν karpon G2590 fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively καλὸν kalon G2570 ἐκκόπτεται ekkoptetai G1581 to exscind; figuratively, to frustrate καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… πῦρ pur G4442 "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) βάλλεται. balletai G906 to throw (in various applications, more…

11

I indeed baptize you in water for repentance, but he who comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit.

ἐγὼ egō G1473 μὲν men G3303 properly, indicative of affirmation or concession… ὑμᾶς humas G4771 thou βαπτίζω baptizō G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὕδατι hudati G5204 water (as if rainy) literally or… εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… μετάνοιαν, metanoian G3341 (subjectively) compunction (for guilt, including reformation);… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ὀπίσω opisō G3694 to the back, i.e. aback (as… μου mou G3165 me ἐρχόμενος erchomenos G2064 to come or go (in a… ἰσχυρότερός ischuroteros G2478 forcible (literally or figuratively) μού mou G3165 me ἐστὶν estin G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) οὗ hou G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… οὐκ ouk G3756 the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή))… εἰμὶ eimi G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) ἱκανὸς hikanos G2425 competent (as if coming in season),… τὰ ta G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ὑποδήματα hupodēmata G5266 something bound under the feet, i.e.… βαστάσαι· bastasai G941 to lift, literally or figuratively (endure,… αὐτὸς autos G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ὑμᾶς humas G4771 thou βαπτίσει baptisei G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. πνεύματι pneumati G4151 a current of air, i.e. breath… ἁγίῳ hagiō G40 sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… πυρί· puri G4442 "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning)

12

His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn, but the chaff he will burn up with unquenchable fire.”

οὗ hou G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πτύον ptuon G4425 a winnowing-fork (as scattering like spittle) ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τῇ tēa G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… χειρὶ cheiri G5495 the hand (literally or figuratively (power);… αὐτοῦ, autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… διακαθαριεῖ diakathariei G1245 to cleanse perfectly, i.e. (specially) winnow τὴν tēn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἅλωνα halōna G257 a threshing-floor (as rolled hard), i.e.… αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… συνάξει sunaxei G4863 to lead together, i.e. collect or… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… σῖτον siton G4621 grain, especially wheat αὐτοῦ autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… εἰς eis G1519 to or into (indicating the point… τὴν tēn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀποθήκην apothēkēn G596 a repository, i.e. granary αὐτοῦ, autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ἄχυρον achuron G892 chaff (as diffusive) κατακαύσει katakausei G2618 to burn down (to the ground),… πυρὶ puri G4442 "fire" (literally or figuratively, specially, lightning) ἀσβέστῳ.¶ asbestō G762 not extinguished, i.e. (by implication) perpetual

13

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.

Τότε Tote G5119 the when, i.e. at the time… παραγίνεται paraginetai G3854 to become near, i.e. approach (have… ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰησοῦς Iēsous G2424 Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of… ἀπὸ apo G575 "off," i.e. away (from something near),… τῆς tēs G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Γαλιλαίας Galilaias G1056 Galilæa (i.e. the heathen circle), a… ἐπὶ epi G1909 properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place,… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰορδάνην Iordanēn G2446 the Jordanes (i.e. Jarden), a river… πρὸς pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… τὸν ton G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰωάννην Iōannēn G2491 Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… βαπτισθῆναι baptisthēnai G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… ὑπ᾽ hup᾽ G5259 under, i.e. (with the genitive case)… αὐτοῦ. autou G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

14

But John would have hindered him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me?”

ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. Ἰωάννης Iōannēs G2491 Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of… διεκώλυεν diekōluen G1254 to hinder altogether, i.e. utterly prohibit αὐτὸν auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… λέγων· legōn G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… ἐγὼ egō G1473 χρείαν chreian G5532 employment, i.e. an affair; also (by… ἔχω echō G2192 to hold (used in very various… ὑπὸ hupo G5259 under, i.e. (with the genitive case)… σοῦ sou G4771 thou βαπτισθῆναι, baptisthēnai G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… σὺ su G4771 thou ἔρχῃ erchē G2064 to come or go (in a… πρός pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… με; me G3165 me

15

But Jesus, answering, said to him, “Allow it now, for this is the fitting way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him.

ἀποκριθεὶς apokritheis G611 to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰησοῦς Iēsous G2424 Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of… εἶπεν eipen G2036 to speak or say (by word… πρὸς pros G4314 a preposition of direction; forward to,… αὐτόν· auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… ἄφες aphes G863 an intensive form of , to… ἄρτι· arti G737 just now οὕτως houtōs G3779 in this way (referring to what… γὰρ gar G1063 properly, assigning a reason (used in… πρέπον prepon G4241 to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e.… ἐστὶν estin G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) ἡμῖν hēmin G3165 me πληρῶσαι plērōsai G4137 to make replete, i.e. (literally) to… πᾶσαν pasan G3956 all, any, every, the whole δικαιοσύνην. dikaiosunēn G1343 equity (of character or act); specially… τότε tote G5119 the when, i.e. at the time… ἀφίησιν aphiēsin G863 an intensive form of , to… αὐτόν.¶ auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

16

Jesus, when he was baptized, went up directly from the water: and behold, the heavens were opened to him. He saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming on him.

Καὶ Kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… Βαπτισθεὶς Baptistheis G907 to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed… δὲ de G1161 but, and, etc. ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… Ἰησοῦς Iēsous G2424 Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of… εὐθὺς euthus G2112 directly, i.e. at once or soon ἀνέβη anebē G305 to go up (literally or figuratively) ἀπὸ apo G575 "off," i.e. away (from something near),… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ὕδατος. hudatos G5204 water (as if rainy) literally or… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἰδοὺ idou G2400 used as imperative lo!; ἠνεῴχθησαν ēneōchthēsan G455 to open up (literally or figuratively,… αὐτῷ autō G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone… οἱ hoi G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… οὐρανοί, ouranoi G3772 the sky; by extension, heaven (as… καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… εἶδεν eiden G1492 used only in certain past tenses,… τὸ to G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… πνεῦμα pneuma G4151 a current of air, i.e. breath… τοῦ tou G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… θεοῦ theou G2316 figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very καταβαῖνον katabainon G2597 to descend (literally or figuratively) ὡσεὶ hōsei G5616 as if περιστερὰν peristeran G4058 a pigeon καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἐρχόμενον erchomenon G2064 to come or go (in a… ἐπ᾽ ep᾽ G1909 properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place,… αὐτόν. auton G846 the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone…

17

Behold, a voice out of the heavens said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

καὶ kai G2532 and, also, even, so then, too,… ἰδοὺ idou G2400 used as imperative lo!; φωνὴ phōnē G5456 a tone (articulate, bestial or artificial);… ἐκ ek G1537 literal or figurative; direct or remote) τῶν tōn G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… οὐρανῶν ouranōn G3772 the sky; by extension, heaven (as… λέγουσα· legousa G3004 properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively)… οὗτός houtos G3778 the he (she or it), i.e.… ἐστιν estin G1510 I exist (used only when emphatic) ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… υἱός huios G5207 a "son" (sometimes of animals), used… μου mou G3165 me ὁ ho G3588 the (sometimes to be supplied, at… ἀγαπητὸς agapētos G27 beloved ἐν en G1722 "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ᾧ hō G3739 the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who,… εὐδόκησα.¶ eudokēsa G2106 to think well of, i.e. approve…