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Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. <a href="/nlt/titus/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say. <a href="/esv/titus/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/bsb/titus/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/kjv/titus/2.htm">King James Bible</a> These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. <a href="/nkjv/titus/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/nasb_/titus/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> These things speak and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. No one is to disregard you. <a href="/nasb/titus/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/nasb77/titus/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/lsb/titus/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/amp/titus/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect]. <a href="/csb/titus/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Proclaim these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/hcsb/titus/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. <a href="/asv/titus/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee. <a href="/cev/titus/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Teach these things, as you use your full authority to encourage and correct people. Make sure you earn everyone's respect. <a href="/erv/titus/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee. <a href="/gwt/titus/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Tell these things to the believers. Encourage and correct them, using your full authority. Don't let anyone ignore you. <a href="/gnt/titus/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Teach these things and use your full authority as you encourage and rebuke your hearers. Let none of them look down on you. <a href="/isv/titus/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you. <a href="/msb/titus/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/net/titus/2.htm">NET Bible</a> So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you. <a href="/nheb/titus/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/wbt/titus/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. <a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thus speak, exhort, reprove, with all impressiveness. Let no one make light of your authority. <a href="/web/titus/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/titus/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Speak these things, and exhort and convict with all authority; let no one despise you! <a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/ylt/titus/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> these things be speaking, and exhorting, and convicting, with all charge; let no one despise thee! <a href="/slt/titus/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> These things speak, and beseech, and reprove with all order. Let none despise thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/titus/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> These things speak, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. <a href="/cpdv/titus/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Speak and exhort and argue these things with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/nabre/titus/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Say these things. Exhort and correct with all authority. Let no one look down on you. <a href="/nrsvce/titus/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/titus/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> These things speak and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Speak these things; beseech and rebuke with all authority, and no man should despise you. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/titus/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all strictness. Let no one despise you. <a href="/godbey/titus/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Speak these things and exhort and convict with all authority; let no one despise thee. <a href="/haweis/titus/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> These things speak and enjoin, and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.<CM> <a href="/mace/titus/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> these things remonstrate: recommend and enforce with all your authority: guard yourself against all contempt. <a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Thus speak, exhort, reprove, with all impressiveness. Let no one make light of your authority. <a href="/worrell/titus/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you. <a href="/worsley/titus/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> These things speak, and exhort; and reprove offenders with all authority: that none may despise thee. <a href="/parallel/titus/2-15.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/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=279" 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/titus/2.htm">God's Grace Brings Salvation</a> …14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. 15<a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalei (V-PMA-2S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">Speak</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalei (V-PMA-2S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">you encourage</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1651.htm" title="1651: elenche (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish.">rebuke</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (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/3956.htm" title="3956: pasēs (Adj-GFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/2003.htm" title="2003: epitagēs (N-GFS) -- Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness.">authority.</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">Let no one</a> <a href="/greek/4065.htm" title="4065: periphroneitō (V-PMA-3S) -- To look down upon, despise. From peri and phroneo; to think beyond, i.e. Depreciate.">despise</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</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="/1_timothy/4-11.htm">1 Timothy 4:11-12</a> Command and teach these things. / Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">1 Timothy 6:2</a> Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles. <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">1 Corinthians 14:37</a> If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-8.htm">2 Corinthians 10:8</a> For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed. <a href="/1_timothy/5-7.htm">1 Timothy 5:7</a> Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17</a> 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. <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">2 Timothy 2:14</a> Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin. <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a> He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16</a> All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a> But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise you.speak.<a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Titus 1:13</a> This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;<a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.with.<a href="/matthew/7-29.htm">Matthew 7:29</a> For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.<a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22,27</a> And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes… <a href="/luke/4-36.htm">Luke 4:36</a> And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.Let.<a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/titus/1-6.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-15.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm">Disregard</a> <a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/titus/2-6.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Help</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Light</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Points</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/titus/1-13.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-12.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Despise</a> <a href="/leviticus/20-4.htm">Disregard</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/titus/3-13.htm">Help</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Light</a> <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Points</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-16.htm">Rebuke</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Reprove</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-12.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-13.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 2</div>1. <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life.</a> 10. <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians.</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/titus/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/titus/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Speak these things This phrase emphasizes the importance of verbal proclamation in the ministry. In the context of Titus, "these things" refers to the sound doctrine and practical instructions Paul has outlined in the preceding verses. The act of speaking is central to the role of a leader in the church, as faith comes by hearing (<a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a>). The oral tradition was crucial in the early church, where written texts were not as accessible. This aligns with the Jewish tradition of teaching through spoken word, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Deuteronomy 6:7</a>.as you encourage Encouragement is a key aspect of pastoral care. The Greek word used here, "parakaleo," can mean to exhort, comfort, or urge. This reflects the dual role of a leader to both uplift and guide the congregation. Encouragement is a recurring theme in the New Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:11</a>, where believers are urged to build each other up. This aligns with the character of Jesus, who often encouraged His followers, offering hope and reassurance.and rebuke Rebuke involves correction and is necessary for maintaining doctrinal purity and moral integrity within the church. The Greek term "elegcho" implies a strong form of correction, often public, to bring about repentance. This is consistent with the biblical principle of discipline found in <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a> and <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a>. Rebuke is not meant to condemn but to restore, reflecting God's desire for holiness among His people.with all authority Authority in this context is derived from the apostolic teaching and the truth of the Gospel. Paul emphasizes that Titus's authority comes from God, not personal power. This authority is necessary to effectively lead and correct the church. It mirrors the authority given to Jesus, as seen in <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a>, and the apostles in <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a>. The early church recognized the authority of leaders as divinely appointed, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a>.Let no one despise you This phrase addresses the potential for opposition and disrespect that leaders might face. Paul encourages Titus to stand firm in his role despite any challenges. The Greek word "kataphroneo" means to think little of or to look down upon. This instruction is similar to Paul's advice to Timothy in <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a>, where he encourages him not to let others look down on him because of his youth. It underscores the importance of living a life that commands respect through integrity and adherence to the truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A young pastor and a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, tasked with organizing the church in Crete and ensuring sound doctrine. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle who wrote the letter to Titus, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and Christian living. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was stationed to establish and strengthen the church amidst challenges of false teachings and cultural immorality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_in_teaching.htm">Authority in Teaching</a> Titus is instructed to teach with authority, which comes from the truth of the Gospel and the backing of apostolic instruction. This authority is not self-derived but rooted in Scripture. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_and_rebuke.htm">Encouragement and Rebuke</a> The balance of encouragement and rebuke is crucial. Encouragement builds up the church, while rebuke corrects and guides it back to sound doctrine. <a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_leadership.htm">Confidence in Leadership</a> Titus is to lead confidently, knowing his authority is God-given. This confidence should be evident in how he handles challenges and opposition. <a href="/topical/r/respect_and_integrity.htm">Respect and Integrity</a> By living a life of integrity and demonstrating respect for others, Titus can ensure that no one despises him, thus maintaining his credibility and effectiveness as a leader. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_church_community.htm">Role of the Church Community</a> The church community is called to respect and support their leaders, recognizing the authority given to them by God for the edification of the body.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 2</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_minister.htm">What defines a Christian minister?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible_say_on_pastor_authority.htm">What is the biblical view on a pastor's authority?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_lectionary.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_remnant_fellowship_church.htm">What is Remnant Fellowship Church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority.--These words are the conclusion of this part of the Letter of St. Paul to Titus. A new division of the Epistle begins immediately after this verse with the third chapter. He is to speak the words--many of them sharp and bitter--told him by St. Paul; he is to remember now to exhort, now to rebuke, and all this "with authority," as chief pastor of the flock of Crete formally commissioned and appointed.Let no man despise thee.--"Speak," wrote the brave-hearted old man Paul, "speak with decision, and rebuke and punish if need be with vigour, remembering the dark character of the people with whom you have to do." And perhaps in the background of this stirring admonition of the aged master to his disciple, placed in so difficult and responsible a position, there is the anxious warning again: Yes, but show all diligence too in your own words and doings, so that every word of thine may have its full weight, that none may despise thee on account of thine own life.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Reprove fur rebuke, A.V. Authority (ἐπιταγῆς); see <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">1 Timothy 1:1</a> and above, <a href="/titus/1-3.htm">Titus 1:3</a>, "authoritative commandment." Let no man despise thee (περιφρονείσω); here only in the New Testament; used in a different sense by the LXX. in Wisd. 1:1, but in the same sense as here in 4 Macc. 6:9, and also in classical Greek. In <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> and 1 Tim 6:2 St. Paul uses the more common word, καταφρονέω. The apostle thus winds up the preceding portion of his Epistle. <a href="/commentaries/titus/2-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Speak λάλει (lalei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. these things Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [as] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you encourage παρακάλει (parakalei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. rebuke ἔλεγχε (elenche) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1651.htm">Strong's 1651: </a> (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. with μετὰ (meta) 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. all πάσης (pasēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. authority. ἐπιταγῆς (epitagēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2003.htm">Strong's 2003: </a> Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. {Let} no one μηδείς (mēdeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. despise περιφρονείτω (periphroneitō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4065.htm">Strong's 4065: </a> To look down upon, despise. From peri and phroneo; to think beyond, i.e. Depreciate. you. σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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