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But you will not always have me. <a href="/nlt/mark/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good for them. But you will not always have me. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the poor you always have with you, and you are able to do them good whenever you desire; but not always do you have Me. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you wish you may do them good; but Me you do not have always. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want, you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For the poor you always have with you, and whenever you wish, you can do them good; but you do not always have Me. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them; but you do not always have Me. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you wish you can do something good to them; but you will not always have Me. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You always have the poor with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have me. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You always have the poor with you, and you can do what is good for them whenever you want, but you do not always have Me. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will always have the poor with you. And whenever you want to, you can give to them. But you won't always have me here with you. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> For ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can do them good: but me ye have not always. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You will always have the poor with you and can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have me with you. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> You will always have poor people with you, and any time you want to, you can help them. But you will not always have me. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> because you'll always have the destitute with you and can help them whenever you want, but you won't always have me. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> For you will always have the poor with you, and you can do good for them whenever you want. But you will not always have me! <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For ye have the poor with you always, and whenever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For you always have the poor among you, and whenever you choose you can do acts of kindness to them; but me you have not always. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want to, you can do them good; but you will not always have me. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for you always have the poor with you, and whenever you may will you are able to do them good, but you do not always have Me; <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For the poor you always have with you, and you are able to do them good whenever you desire; but not always do you have Me. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the poor always ye have with you, and whenever ye may will ye are able to do them good, but me ye have not always; <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For always have ye the poor with you, and when ye wish ye can do them good: and me ye have not always.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For the poor you have always with you: and whensoever you will, you may do them good: but me you have not always. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the poor, you have with you always. And whenever you wish, you are able to do good to them. But you do not have me always. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> The poor you will always have with you, and whenever you wish you can do good to them, but you will not always have me. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For you always have the poor with you, and you can show kindness to them whenever you wish; but you will not always have me.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For you always have the poor with you, and when you wish, you can do good to them; but I am not always with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For the poor are always with you, and whenever you wish, you can do good for them, but I am not always with you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For you have the poor with you always; and whenever you choose, you can do them good; but me you have not always. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For you have the poor always with you, and when you wish, you are able to do them good: but you have not me always.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For the poor ye have always with you, and when ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the poor you have always with you, and you may relieve them whenever you please: but me you will not always have. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For you always have the poor among you, and whenever you choose you can do acts of kindness to them; but me you have not always. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for the poor ye always have with you; and whensoever ye will, ye can do them good; but Me ye have not always.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>She has done a kind office to me. For ye have the poor always with you, and may do them good, whenever ye will; but me ye have not always.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/14-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4661" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Jesus Anointed at Bethany</a> …6But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me. 7<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchous (Adj-AMP) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">poor</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echete (V-PIA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you will always have</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">you,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you can</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do."></a> <a href="/greek/2095.htm" title="2095: eu (Adv) -- Well, well done, good, rightly; also used as an exclamation. Neuter of a primary eus; well.">help</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">whenever</a> <a href="/greek/2309.htm" title="2309: thelēte (V-PSA-2P) -- To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. ">you want.</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">you will not</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">always</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echete (V-PIA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: eme (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.</a> 8She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-11.htm">Matthew 26:11</a> The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me. <a href="/john/12-8.htm">John 12:8</a> The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.” <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a> For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/john/13-29.htm">John 13:29</a> Since Judas kept the money bag, some thought that Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the feast, or to give something to the poor. <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a> “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, <a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a> But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” <a href="/galatians/2-10.htm">Galatians 2:10</a> They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/2_corinthians/9-9.htm">2 Corinthians 9:9</a> As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Psalm 41:1</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble. <a href="/proverbs/22-9.htm">Proverbs 22:9</a> A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For you have the poor with you always, and whenever you will you may do them good: but me you have not always.ye have.<a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a> For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-45</a> For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: … <a href="/matthew/26-11.htm">Matthew 26:11</a> For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.but.<a href="/john/13-33.htm">John 13:33</a> Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.<a href="/john/16-5.htm">John 16:5,28</a> But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? … <a href="/john/17-11.htm">John 17:11</a> And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Able</a> <a href="/mark/7-22.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/mark/5-5.htm">Always</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/mark/14-6.htm">Good</a> <a href="/mark/9-24.htm">Help</a> <a href="/matthew/12-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/mark/14-5.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Want</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/mark/11-25.htm">Whensoever</a> <a href="/mark/10-36.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Able</a> <a href="/luke/1-51.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/mark/15-8.htm">Always</a> <a href="/luke/10-22.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/mark/14-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/1-54.htm">Help</a> <a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Want</a> <a href="/luke/10-5.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Whensoever</a> <a href="/luke/1-62.htm">Wish</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The poor you will always have with you This phrase acknowledges the persistent reality of poverty, echoing <a href="/deuteronomy/15-11.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11</a>, which states that there will always be poor people in the land. It highlights the ongoing need for compassion and charity within society. In the historical context of first-century Judea, poverty was widespread, and Jesus' followers would have been familiar with the social and economic challenges of the time. This statement underscores the importance of continual care for the needy, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> and <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a>.and you can help them whenever you want This part of the verse emphasizes the opportunity and responsibility to assist the poor. It suggests that acts of charity should be a regular and voluntary part of a believer's life. The phrase implies that while the opportunity to help the poor is constant, it requires intentional action. This aligns with the teachings in <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-17</a>, which stress the importance of faith being accompanied by deeds. The cultural context of the time would have included almsgiving as a common practice, seen as a righteous act in Jewish tradition.But you will not always have Me Here, Jesus is speaking to His disciples about the limited time they have with Him before His crucifixion. This statement highlights the unique and irreplaceable presence of Jesus during His earthly ministry. It points to the urgency of recognizing and valuing His presence and teachings. Theologically, this phrase foreshadows His impending death and resurrection, a pivotal event in Christian doctrine. It also connects to the idea of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, and the temporary nature of His physical presence, which would later be succeeded by the Holy Spirit as described in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples and others present, emphasizing the importance of His presence and mission. 2. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> The location where this event takes place, specifically in the house of Simon the leper. Bethany is a village near Jerusalem, often associated with Jesus' ministry. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Jesus' followers who are present during this teaching. They are learning about priorities in serving Jesus and others. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_poor.htm">The Poor</a> A group of people Jesus acknowledges will always be present, highlighting the ongoing need for compassion and charity. 5. <a href="/topical/s/simon_the_leper's_house.htm">Simon the Leper's House</a> The setting of this event, providing a backdrop for Jesus' teaching on priorities and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_christ's_presence.htm">Prioritizing Christ's Presence</a> Jesus emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing His presence above all else. While serving others is crucial, our relationship with Christ should be our primary focus. <a href="/topical/o/ongoing_compassion.htm">Ongoing Compassion</a> Jesus acknowledges the constant presence of the poor, reminding us of our responsibility to help those in need. This is a call to continuous acts of charity and kindness. <a href="/topical/b/balancing_service_and_worship.htm">Balancing Service and Worship</a> The passage teaches us to balance our acts of service with worship and devotion to Christ. Both are essential aspects of a faithful Christian life. <a href="/topical/t/temporal_vs._eternal.htm">Temporal vs. Eternal</a> Jesus' statement highlights the temporary nature of His physical presence on earth compared to the ongoing opportunity to serve the poor, urging us to seize the moment to deepen our relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_true_worship.htm">Understanding True Worship</a> The context of this passage shows that true worship involves recognizing the worth of Christ and responding with acts of love and devotion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/what's_bethlehem's_biblical_role.htm">What was the purpose of Jesus being anointed?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_tithing_in_debt.htm">What does the Bible say about tithing while in debt?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_stress.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on stress?</a> <a href="/q/does_deut._15_11_contradict_no-poor_claim.htm">Deuteronomy 15:11 acknowledges the perpetual presence of poverty—does this contradict the earlier statement that there would be no poor? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Whensoever ye will ye may do them good.--Peculiar to St. Mark; the other words being given by him in common with St. Matthew and St. John.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Far ye have the poor always with you, and whensoever ye will ye can (δύνασθε) do them good: but me ye have not always. The little clause, "whensoever ye will ye can do them good," occurs only in St. Mark. It is as though our Lord said, "The world always abounds with poor; therefore you always have it in your power to help them; but within a week I shall have gone from you, after which you will be unable to perform any service like this for me; yea, no more to see, to hear, to touch me. Suffer, then, this woman to perform this ministry now for me, which after six days she will have no other opportunity of doing." <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor πτωχοὺς (ptōchous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. you will always have ἔχετε (echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you, ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you can δύνασθε (dynasthe) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. help εὖ (eu) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2095.htm">Strong's 2095: </a> Well, well done, good, rightly; also used as an exclamation. Neuter of a primary eus; well. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. whenever ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. you want. θέλητε (thelēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2309.htm">Strong's 2309: </a> To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. {you will} not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. always πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. have ἔχετε (echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. Me. ἐμὲ (eme) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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