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Amen. <a href="/nkjv/mark/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/mark/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.]] [[And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself also sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]] <a href="/nasb/mark/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed. And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. <a href="/nasb77/mark/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.][And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.] <a href="/lsb/mark/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.] [And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable preaching of eternal salvation.] <a href="/amp/mark/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord was working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed.] <a href="/csb/mark/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word by the accompanying signs.] <a href="/hcsb/mark/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the accompanying signs. <a href="/asv/mark/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. <a href="/cev/mark/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the disciples left and preached everywhere. The Lord was with them, and the miracles they worked proved that their message was true. <a href="/erv/mark/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. <a href="/gwt/mark/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The disciples spread [the Good News] everywhere. The Lord worked with them. He confirmed his word by the miraculous signs that accompanied it. <a href="/gnt/mark/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> The disciples went and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and proved that their preaching was true by the miracles that were performed.] [ <a href="/isv/mark/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then his disciples went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord kept working with them and confirming the message by the signs that accompanied it. <a href="/msb/mark/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it. Amen. <a href="/net/mark/16.htm">NET Bible</a> They went out and proclaimed everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through the accompanying signs.]] <a href="/nheb/mark/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the message by the signs that followed. <a href="/wbt/mark/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But they went out and made proclamation everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming their Message by the signs which accompanied it. <a href="/web/mark/16.htm">World English Bible</a> They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they, having gone forth, preached everywhere, the LORD working with [them], and confirming the word, through the signs following. Amen.]] <a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having gone forth, they preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the accompanying signs. <a href="/ylt/mark/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they, having gone forth, did preach everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word, through the signs following. Amen. <a href="/slt/mark/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they, having gone forth, proclaimed every where, the Lord performing together, and confirming the word by signs following. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they going forth preached every where: the Lord working withal, and confirming the word with signs that followed. <a href="/cpdv/mark/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then they, setting out, preached everywhere, with the Lord cooperating and confirming the word by the accompanying signs. <a href="/nabre/mark/16.htm">New American Bible</a> But they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.] [And they reported all the instructions briefly to Peter’s companions. Afterwards Jesus himself, through them, sent forth from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation. Amen.] <a href="/nrsvce/mark/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they went out, and preached in every place; and our Lord helped them, and he strengthened their words by the miracles which they performed. Mk. 16:11 - All three women returned from the to <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But they went forth and they preached in every place, and our Lord was helping them and confirming their words with the signs that they were doing. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they went forth and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. <a href="/godbey/mark/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <a href="/haweis/mark/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But they going forth preached every where, the Lord working mightily with them, and confirming the word, by attendant miracles.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as for the disciples, they went and preached the gospel in all parts: the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming their doctrine by the miracles that accompany'd it. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But they went out and made proclamation everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming their Message by the signs which accompanied it. <a href="/worrell/mark/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And they, going forth, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word through the signs closely following. <a href="/worsley/mark/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they went forth and preached every where, the Lord co-operating with them, and confirming the word by miracles following upon it. Amen. <a href="/parallel/mark/16-20.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=5775" 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/16.htm">The Ascension</a> 19After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinoi (DPro-NMP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">they</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exelthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">went out</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: ekēryxan (V-AIA-3P) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">and preached</a> <a href="/greek/3837.htm" title="3837: pantachou (Adv) -- Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally.">everywhere,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/4903.htm" title="4903: synergountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To cooperate with, work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, i.e. Co-operate.">worked through them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/950.htm" title="950: bebaiountos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To confirm, ratify, secure, establish; pass: I guarantee. From bebaios; to stabilitate.">confirming</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeiōn (N-GNP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/1872.htm" title="1872: epakolouthountōn (V-PPA-GNP) -- To follow close after, accompany, dog; I imitate, pursue, be studious of. From epi and akoloutheo; to accompany.">that accompanied it.</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="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3-4</a> how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, / and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. <a href="/acts/14-3.htm">Acts 14:3</a> So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders. <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Romans 15:18-19</a> I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ. <a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a> The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people, and with one accord the believers gathered together in Solomon’s Colonnade. <a href="/acts/2-43.htm">Acts 2:43</a> A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. <a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a> as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4-5</a> My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. <a href="/acts/19-11.htm">Acts 19:11-12</a> God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul, / so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-12.htm">2 Corinthians 12:12</a> The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance. <a href="/luke/24-49.htm">Luke 24:49</a> And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” <a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a> how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.they went.<a href="/acts/2-1.htm">Acts 2:1-28:31</a> And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… the Lord.<a href="/acts/4-30.htm">Acts 4:30</a> By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.<a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Acts 5:12</a> And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.<a href="/acts/8-4.htm">Acts 8:4-6</a> Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/mark/5-40.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Confirmed</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Confirming</a> <a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">East</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/mark/15-41.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/mark/15-41.htm">Following</a> <a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Imperishable</a> <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-36.htm">Message</a> <a href="/mark/16-7.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/mark/14-9.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/mark/6-12.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-24.htm">Promptly</a> <a href="/mark/16-13.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/matthew/23-19.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">West</a> <a href="/mark/15-4.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/mark/16-13.htm">Word</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Accompanied</a> <a href="/luke/24-53.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/luke/5-9.htm">Companions</a> <a href="/luke/13-11.htm">Confirmed</a> <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Confirming</a> <a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">East</a> <a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Following</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Imperishable</a> <a href="/luke/22-8.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/luke/5-6.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/luke/3-3.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/luke/24-47.htm">Proclamation</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Promptly</a> <a href="/luke/7-18.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Sacred</a> <a href="/luke/1-22.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">West</a> <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Word</a> <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/luke/5-5.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 16</div>1. <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">to two going into the country;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">then to the apostles;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;</a> 19. <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">and ascends into heaven.</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'; 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This phrase indicates the fulfillment of Jesus' command to be His witnesses "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (<a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>). The early church's expansion is documented in the Book of Acts, where the apostles and other believers traveled extensively, sharing the message of Christ. This movement was not limited to Jewish communities but extended to Gentile regions, reflecting the universal scope of the gospel.and the Lord worked through them This phrase emphasizes the divine partnership in the mission of the apostles. It is a reminder that the success of their ministry was not due to their own abilities but to the power and presence of the risen Christ. Jesus had promised to be with them always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>), and this was manifested through the Holy Spirit, who empowered them for service (<a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a>). The Lord's involvement underscores the theological truth that God is actively engaged in the world, working through His people to accomplish His purposes.confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it Signs and wonders served as divine validation of the apostles' message. In the biblical context, miracles often authenticated the messenger and the message, as seen in the ministries of Moses (<a href="/exodus/4.htm">Exodus 4:1-9</a>) and Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus performed miracles to demonstrate His authority and identity (<a href="/john/10-38.htm">John 10:38</a>). Similarly, the apostles' ability to perform signs was a testament to the truth of the gospel and the presence of God's kingdom. These signs included healing the sick, casting out demons, and other miraculous acts, as recorded in Acts. The purpose of these signs was not merely to amaze but to lead people to faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who were commissioned to spread the Gospel. They are the primary actors in this verse, going out to preach. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord (Jesus Christ)</a> The risen Christ who works through the disciples, confirming their message with signs. 3. <a href="/topical/e/everywhere.htm">Everywhere</a> This indicates the broad scope of the disciples' mission, emphasizing the universal call to evangelize. 4. <a href="/topical/s/signs.htm">Signs</a> Miraculous events that confirmed the truth of the disciples' message, serving as divine validation of their preaching. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_word.htm">The Word</a> The message of the Gospel that the disciples were proclaiming, centered on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_disciples.htm">The Role of the Disciples</a> The disciples were obedient to the call of Christ, demonstrating the importance of obedience in the Christian life. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_lord.htm">The Power of the Lord</a> Jesus continues to work through His followers, showing that the mission of the Church is empowered by Christ Himself. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_signs.htm">The Importance of Signs</a> Signs and wonders serve as a confirmation of the Gospel message, reminding us that God actively participates in the spread of His Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The call to preach "everywhere" highlights the universal nature of the Gospel, encouraging believers to share the message with all people. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Assurance of God's Presence</a> The Lord's working through the disciples assures believers of His presence and support in their mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 16</a> <a href="/q/is_the_sabbath_on_saturday_or_sunday.htm">Is the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_third_wave_movement.htm">What is the Third Wave Movement?</a> <a href="/q/bible_on_monogamous_same-sex_ties.htm">What is Christ Embassy's Atmosphere for Miracles?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_smith_wigglesworth.htm">Who was Smith Wigglesworth, the Apostle of Faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. These words are alluded to in several passages by Justin Martyr (about A.D. ), and, for the reasons given above, could not have been written later than the time of miracles being wrought. They form a fitting introduction to the Acts of the Apostles. Cornelius a Lapide concludes his Commentary upon St. Mark with the following beautiful apostrophe of St. Augustine: - "O kingdom of everlasting blessedness, where youth never grows old, where beauty never fades, where love never waxes cold, where health never fails, where joy never decreases, where life never ends!" <a href="/commentaries/mark/16-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. they ἐκεῖνοι (ekeinoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. went out ἐξελθόντες (exelthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. [and] preached ἐκήρυξαν (ekēryxan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. everywhere, πανταχοῦ (pantachou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> Everywhere, in all places. Genitive case of a presumed derivative of pas; universally. [and] the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <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. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive 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. worked through [them], συνεργοῦντος (synergountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4903.htm">Strong's 4903: </a> To cooperate with, work together. From sunergos; to be a fellow-worker, i.e. Co-operate. confirming βεβαιοῦντος (bebaiountos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_950.htm">Strong's 950: </a> To confirm, ratify, secure, establish; pass: I guarantee. From bebaios; to stabilitate. [His] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <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. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. by διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. signs σημείων (sēmeiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. that accompanied [it]. ἐπακολουθούντων (epakolouthountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1872.htm">Strong's 1872: </a> To follow close after, accompany, dog; I imitate, pursue, be studious of. 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