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href="/bsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and "I will be for a father to you, and you will be for sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty." <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the LORD Almighty.” <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,” Says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,&#8221 Says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,” Says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> AND I WILL BE A FATHER TO YOU, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,” SAYS THE LORD ALMIGHTY. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I will be a Father to you, And you will be My sons and daughters,” Says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and be your Father. You will be my sons and my daughters, as surely as I am God, the All-Powerful." <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And will be to you a Father, And ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord Almighty says, "I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters." <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will be your father, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will be your Father, and you will be my sons and daughters," declares the Lord Almighty. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> and I will be a father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters," says the All-Powerful Lord. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "And I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters," says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I will be a Father to you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and you shall be My sons and daughters,' says the Lord the Ruler of all."<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” <a href="/web/2_corinthians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> I will be to you a Father. You will be to me sons and daughters,’ says the Lord Almighty.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I will be for a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to Me, says the LORD Almighty.” <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and "I will be for a father to you, and you will be for sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty." <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I will be to you for a Father, and ye -- ye shall be to Me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.' <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I will be to you for a Father, and ye shall be to me for sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I will receive you; and I will be a Father to you; and you shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then I will accept you. And I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and I will be your father, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, said the LORD Almighty. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And I shall be a Father to you, and you will be sons and daughters to me, says THE LORD JEHOVAH, The Almighty.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and I will be to you a father, and you shall be to me sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and I will be to you for a Father, and you shall be unto me for sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and I will be as a father unto you, and ye shall be to me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.?<RX 24.31.1><CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty." <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and you shall be My sons and daughters,' says the Lord the Ruler of all." <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and I will be to you a Father, and ye shall be My sons and daughters." saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and I will be a father unto you, and ye shall be to me for sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/6-18.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/ddheG4hMg28?start=1107" 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/2_corinthians/6.htm">Do Not Be Unequally Yoked</a> …17“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” 18<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And:</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Esomai (V-FIM-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“I will be</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patera (N-AMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">a Father</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esesthe (V-FIM-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huious (N-AMP) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">sons</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2364.htm" title="2364: thygateras (N-AFP) -- Apparently a primary word; a female child, or descendant.">daughters,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3841.htm" title="3841: Pantokratōr (N-NMS) -- Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God.">Almighty.”</a> <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="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14-17</a> For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. / For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” / The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ... <a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6-7</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” / So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-9</a> And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ... <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1-2</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12-13</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. <a href="/revelation/21-7.htm">Revelation 21:7</a> The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son. <a href="/ephesians/1-5.htm">Ephesians 1:5</a> He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will, <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9-10</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. / Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. <a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Isaiah 43:6</a> I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth— <a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a> They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.” <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a> Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/17-13.htm">1 Chronicles 17:13</a> I will be his Father, and he will be My son. And I will never remove My loving devotion from him as I removed it from your predecessor. <a href="/psalms/89-26.htm">Psalm 89:26-27</a> He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ / I will indeed appoint him as My firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth. <a href="/isaiah/63-16.htm">Isaiah 63:16</a> Yet You are our Father, though Abraham does not know us and Israel does not acknowledge us. You, O LORD, are our Father; our Redeemer from Everlasting is Your name.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, said the Lord Almighty.a Father.<a href="/psalms/22-30.htm">Psalm 22:30</a> A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.<a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a> But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.<a href="/jeremiah/31-1.htm">Jeremiah 31:1,9</a> At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people… the Lord.<a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.<a href="/genesis/48-3.htm">Genesis 48:3</a> And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,<a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Revelation 1:8</a> I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/9-29.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/acts/21-9.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Ruler</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Ruler</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 6</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-1.htm">That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,</a> 3. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">and by integrity of life,</a> 4. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel.</a> 10. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them,</a> 13. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-13.htm">and he expects the like affection from them again;</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, </a> 17. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-17.htm">as being themselves temples of the living God.</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/2_corinthians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And: This conjunction connects the promise to the preceding verses, where Paul urges believers to separate themselves from unbelief and idolatry. It signifies a continuation of God's covenantal promises to His people, emphasizing the relational aspect of God's commitment.“I will be a Father to you, This phrase highlights the intimate relationship God desires with His people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a father was a protector, provider, and authority figure. This promise echoes <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a>, where God speaks to David about his offspring, and it reflects the covenantal language used throughout the Old Testament. It underscores God's role as a loving and caring Father, contrasting with the distant deities of surrounding pagan cultures.and you will be My sons and daughters, This declaration affirms the identity and status of believers as God's children. It is a fulfillment of the promise found in <a href="/hosea/1-10.htm">Hosea 1:10</a>, where those who were not considered God's people are called "sons of the living God." This familial relationship is central to the New Testament, as seen in <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> and <a href="/romans/8-14.htm">Romans 8:14-17</a>, where believers are adopted into God's family through faith in Christ. It emphasizes the equality and inclusion of both men and women in God's family, a radical concept in the patriarchal society of the time.says the Lord Almighty.” The title "Lord Almighty" (Greek: "Pantokrator") emphasizes God's sovereign power and authority over all creation. It is a reminder of His ability to fulfill His promises and protect His people. This title is used frequently in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey God's omnipotence and His role as the ultimate ruler. It reassures believers of God's unwavering commitment and capability to act on their behalf, reinforcing the trustworthiness of His promise to be a Father to them.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, writing to the church in Corinth to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and significant cultural and economic influence. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers facing challenges related to idolatry, immorality, and division. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_almighty.htm">The Lord Almighty</a> The speaker in the quoted promise, emphasizing God's sovereign power and authority. 5. <a href="/topical/s/sons_and_daughters.htm">Sons and Daughters</a> Refers to believers who are adopted into God's family, highlighting the intimate relationship between God and His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_adoption.htm">Divine Adoption</a> Believers are not just followers of God but are adopted into His family as sons and daughters. This relationship is intimate and personal, offering believers a sense of belonging and identity. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_care.htm">God's Sovereignty and Care</a> The title "Lord Almighty" emphasizes God's power and authority, yet He chooses to relate to us as a loving Father. This duality assures us of His ability to care for and protect us. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Understanding our identity as God's children should influence how we live, encouraging us to reflect His character and values in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/s/separation_from_the_world.htm">Separation from the World</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/6.htm">2 Corinthians 6</a> calls believers to be separate from worldly influences, living in a way that honors their relationship with God. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> Knowing that we are God's children provides comfort and strength during difficult times, reminding us that we are never alone.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 6</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_jehoram_joram.htm">Who was King Jehoram/Joram in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_god_the_father.htm">What defines God the Father?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_daughters.htm">What does the Bible say regarding daughters?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus's_testimony_meet_witness_rules.htm">John 8:14-18: How do Jesus's statements about His testimony reconcile with other biblical passages that require two or more witnesses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) And will be a Father unto you . . .--Again we have, as it were, a mosaic of citations: "I will be a Father. . . ." from <a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm" title="I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:">2Samuel 7:14</a>; "Sons and daughters" from <a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm" title="I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;">Isaiah 43:6</a>; "Saith the Lord Almighty" from the Greek of <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm" title="Now therefore so shall you say to my servant David, Thus said the LORD of hosts, I took you from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel:">2Samuel 7:8</a>. It may be noted as not without interest that the Greek word rendered "Almighty" here, and "Omnipotent" in <a href="/revelation/19-6.htm" title="And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunder, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.">Revelation 19:6</a>, is commonly used in the LXX. as an equivalent for the Hebrew "Lord of Hosts" or "Lord of Sabaoth."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And will be a Father unto you. These reminiscences are sufficiently near to <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8-14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Isaiah 43:6</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a>, to render needless the supposition that they come from any apocryphal book (Ewald) or Jewish hymn (Grotius). Saith the Lord Almighty. The phrase, not elsewhere used by St. Paul, is taken from <a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8</a> (LXX.). The epithet indicates the certain fulfilment of the promises. Pantokrator, for "Almighty," is used in the LXX. for "Lord of sabaoth," and in the New Testament only occurs elsewhere in the Apocalypse. <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/6-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And: Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. “I will be Ἔσομαι (Esomai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a Father Πατέρα (Patera) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. to you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will be ἔσεσθέ (esesthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. My μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sons υἱοὺς (huious) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. daughters, θυγατέρας (thygateras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2364.htm">Strong's 2364: </a> Apparently a primary word; a female child, or descendant. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. [the] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Almighty.” Παντοκράτωρ (Pantokratōr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3841.htm">Strong's 3841: </a> Ruler of all, ruler of the universe, the almighty. 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