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href="/bsb/romans/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />"Or who has first given to Him, and it will be recompensed to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Or who has first given to Him And it shall be repaid to him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM, THAT IT WOULD BE PAID BACK TO HIM?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID BACK TO HIM AGAIN?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE PAID BACK TO HIM AGAIN?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT MIGHT BE REPAID TO HIM?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Or WHO HAS FIRST GIVEN TO HIM THAT IT WOULD BE PAID BACK TO HIM?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And who has ever given to God, that he should be repaid?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or who has ever first given to Him, and has to be repaid? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Has anyone loaned something to the Lord that must be repaid?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Who gave the Lord something which the Lord must pay back?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Who has ever given him anything, so that he had to pay it back?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Or who has given him something only to have him pay it back?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Who has first given to God, that God should repay him??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Or who has first given to God, that God needs to repay him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Or who has first given to him, and it will be repaid to him again?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed to him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Who has first given God anything, so as to receive payment in return?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Or who has first given to him, and it will be repaid to him again?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Or who first gave to Him, and it will be given back to him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />"Or who has first given to Him, and it will be recompensed to him?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> or who did first give to Him, and it shall be given back to him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Or who first gave to him, and it shall be given back to him?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Or who hath first given to him, and recompense shall be made him? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Or who first gave to him, so that repayment would be owed?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Or who has given him anything that he may be repaid?” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Or who has given a gift to him, to receive a gift in return?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Or who has first given to him and then received from him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And who has first given to him and then has received from him?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Or, who has first given to him, and received from him a recompense?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />or who has given unto him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Or who hath first given unto him, and it shall be repaid him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />who hath given any thing to him, and he will repay it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />"Who has first given God anything, so as to receive payment in return?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Or who first gave to Him, and it shall be given back to him again?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Or who hath first given to Him? and it shall be returned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/11-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">A Hymn of Praise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">34</span>“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: Ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than."></a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">“Who</a> <a href="/greek/4272.htm" title="4272: proedōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To give before, give forth, betray. From pro and didomi; to give before the other party has given.">has first given</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to God,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">that</a> <a href="/greek/467.htm" title="467: antapodothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite.">God should repay</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him?”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">36</span>For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/41-11.htm">Job 41:11</a></span><br />Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a></span><br />For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/35-7.htm">Job 35:7</a></span><br />If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Psalm 50:10-12</a></span><br />for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. / If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world is Mine, and the fullness thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-13.htm">Isaiah 40:13-14</a></span><br />Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor? / Whom did He consult to enlighten Him, and who taught Him the paths of justice? Who imparted knowledge to Him and showed Him the way of understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a></span><br />But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Deuteronomy 32:6</a></span><br />Is this how you repay the LORD, O foolish and senseless people? Is He not your Father and Creator? Has He not made you and established you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-18.htm">Proverbs 8:18-21</a></span><br />With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and righteousness. / My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. / I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15</a></span><br />Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Acts 17:25</a></span><br />Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a></span><br />Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalm 104:24</a></span><br />How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Or who has first given to him, and it shall be recompensed to him again?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/35-7.htm">Job 35:7</a></b></br> If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/41-11.htm">Job 41:11</a></b></br> Who hath prevented me, that I should repay <i>him? whatsoever is</i> under the whole heaven is mine.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15</a></b></br> Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/11-16.htm">First</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/romans/11-31.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/14-14.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/luke/14-14.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Repay</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/13-11.htm">First</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Paid</a> <a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Payment</a> <a href="/romans/13-2.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">Recompensed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/colossians/3-25.htm">Repaid</a> <a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Repay</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-1.htm">God has not cast off all Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Some were elected, though the rest were hardened.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-16.htm">There is hope of their conversion.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-18.htm">The Gentiles may not exult over them;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-26.htm">for there is a promise of their salvation.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">God's judgments are unsearchable.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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/romans/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Who has first given to God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the sovereignty and self-sufficiency of God. It reflects the biblical truth that God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and therefore, He is not dependent on anything outside Himself. This echoes <a href="/job/41-11.htm">Job 41:11</a>, where God declares His independence and ownership over all creation. The rhetorical question implies that no one can give to God in a way that obligates Him, highlighting His grace and generosity. In the cultural context of the time, gods were often seen as needing offerings to be appeased, but the God of Israel is portrayed as entirely self-sufficient.<p><b>that God should repay him?</b><br>This part of the verse underscores the concept of grace, which is central to Christian theology. It suggests that human beings cannot place God in their debt through their actions or offerings. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative that salvation and blessings from God are not earned but are gifts of grace (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). The idea of God repaying someone implies a transactional relationship, which is contrary to the nature of God's covenant with humanity. This also connects to the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized that God's kingdom operates on principles of grace and mercy rather than human merit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the believers in Rome, providing theological insights into God's sovereignty and grace.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who are being taught about the nature of God's grace and the mystery of salvation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, highlighting His sovereignty and the fact that He is not indebted to anyone.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_people.htm">The Jewish People</a></b><br>Throughout <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>, Paul discusses the role of Israel in God's salvation plan, emphasizing that God's gifts and calling are irrevocable.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gentiles.htm">Gentiles</a></b><br>Non-Jewish believers who are being grafted into the spiritual blessings of Israel, as discussed in the broader context of <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_ownership.htm">God's Sovereignty and Ownership</a></b><br>Recognize that God is the Creator and Owner of all things. We cannot give to God in a way that places Him in our debt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/grace_and_humility.htm">Grace and Humility</a></b><br>Understand that our relationship with God is based on His grace, not our merit. This should lead us to humility and gratitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Acknowledge our complete dependence on God for everything we have. This should inspire trust and reliance on His provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_a_response.htm">Generosity as a Response</a></b><br>Our giving should be a response to God's generosity, not an attempt to earn His favor. We give because He first gave to us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Let this truth lead us to worship and praise God for His unsearchable wisdom and riches, as Paul does in the doxology of <a href="/bsb/romans/11.htm">Romans 11</a>.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_firstfruits_to_god.htm">Are all things from, through, and to Him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_hell_like_in_the_bible.htm">How should we worship God according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_god_is_our_father.htm">What does it mean for God to be our Father?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_jesus_as_redeemer_mean.htm">What does 'Vengeance is Mine' mean biblically?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(35) The depth of God's knowledge none can penetrate, and the counsels of His wisdom admit of no assessor. The means by which God works are not supplied to Him from without, but proceed from the boundless stores of His omnipotence.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/11-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Who</span><br /><span class="grk">τίς</span> <span class="translit">(tis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has first given</span><br /><span class="grk">προέδωκεν</span> <span class="translit">(proedōken)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4272.htm">Strong's 4272: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give before, give forth, betray. From pro and didomi; to give before the other party has given.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to God,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">God should repay</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνταποδοθήσεται</span> <span class="translit">(antapodothēsetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_467.htm">Strong's 467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give in return, recompense. From anti and apodidomi; to requite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him?”</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. 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