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And this is the word having been proclaimed to you. <a href="/kjv/1_peter/1.htm">King James Bible</a> But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But the word of the LORD endures forever.” Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.” And this is the word which was preached to you. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.&#8221 And this is the word which was preached to you. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ABIDES FOREVER.”<PR>And this is the word which was preached to you. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.” And this is the word which was proclaimed to you as good news. <a href="/amp/1_peter/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD ENDURES FOREVER.” And this is the word [the good news of salvation] which was preached to you. <a href="/csb/1_peter/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this word is the gospel that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached as the gospel to you. <a href="/asv/1_peter/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you. <a href="/cev/1_peter/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But what the Lord has said will stand forever." Our good news to you is what the Lord has said. <a href="/erv/1_peter/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word of good tidings which was preached unto you. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> but the word of the Lord lasts forever." This word is the Good News that was told to you. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> but the word of the Lord remains forever." This word is the Good News that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/isv/1_peter/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> but the word of the Lord lasts forever." Now this word is the good news that was announced to you. <a href="/msb/1_peter/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but the word of the Lord stands forever.? And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/net/1_peter/1.htm">NET Bible</a> but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but the word of the Lord endures forever." This is the word of Good News which was preached to you. <a href="/wbt/1_peter/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you. <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the word of the Lord remains for ever." And that means the Message which has been proclaimed among you in the Good News. <a href="/web/1_peter/1.htm">World English Bible</a> but the Lord’s word endures forever.” This is the word of Good News which was preached to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but the saying of the LORD remains—throughout the age; and this is the saying of good news that was proclaimed to you. <a href="/blb/1_peter/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but the word of the Lord abides to the age." And this is the word having been proclaimed to you. <a href="/ylt/1_peter/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the saying of the Lord doth remain -- to the age; and this is the saying that was proclaimed good news to you. <a href="/slt/1_peter/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the word of the Lord remains forever. And this is the word having announced good news to you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel hath been preached unto you. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the Word of the Lord endures for eternity. And this is the Word that has been evangelized to you. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/1.htm">New American Bible</a> but the word of the Lord remains forever.” This is the word that has been proclaimed to you. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but the word of the Lord endures forever.” That word is the good news that was announced to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the word of our God endures for ever. And this is the very word which has been preached to you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the word of our God stands for eternities. And this is that word by which you have been evangelized. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but the word of the Lord abides forever: and this is the word which has been preached as gospel to you. <a href="/godbey/1_peter/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but the word of the Lord abides forever. And this is the word which has been preached unto you. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_peter/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the word of the Lord remains for ever: and that is the gospel, which has been preached to you. <a href="/wey/1_peter/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the word of the Lord remains for ever." And that means the Message which has been proclaimed among you in the Good News. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And this is the word of the good news which was proclaimed to you. <a href="/worsley/1_peter/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but the word of the Lord abideth for ever. And this is the word which is preached to you in the gospel. <a href="/parallel/1_peter/1-25.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/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=241" 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/1_peter/1.htm">The Word of the Lord Stands</a> …24For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 25<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēma (N-NNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">word</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.">of the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menei (V-PIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">stands</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/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."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever.”</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- 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/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēma (N-NNS) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2097.htm" title="2097: euangelisthen (V-APP-NNS) -- From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.">was proclaimed</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- 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="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a> Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/james/1-18.htm">James 1:18</a> He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <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="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a> The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever. <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/2_peter/1-21.htm">2 Peter 1:21</a> For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/john/6-63.htm">John 6:63</a> The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. <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. <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:13</a> And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the word of the Lord endures for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached to you.the word.<a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">1 Peter 1:23</a> Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.<a href="/psalms/102-12.htm">Psalm 102:12,26</a> But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations… <a href="/psalms/119-89.htm">Psalm 119:89</a> LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.this.<a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.<a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:<a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1,14</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/1-25.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Age</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Eternity</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/james/5-13.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/james/4-4.htm">Means</a> <a href="/james/1-22.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-17.htm">Age</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-4.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Eternity</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-3.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Gospel</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Means</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">Message</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-19.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-19.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-6.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">Tidings</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 1</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/1-1.htm">Peter praises God for his manifold spiritual graces;</a> 10. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">showing that the salvation in Christ the fulfillment of prophesy;</a> 13. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">and exhorts them accordingly to be holy.</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/1_peter/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but the word of the Lord stands forever. This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of God's word, contrasting it with the transient nature of human life and achievements. The concept of the enduring word is rooted in <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, which states, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." This connection to Isaiah highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and the reliability of God's promises. The phrase underscores the belief that God's word is unchanging and authoritative, providing a foundation for faith and practice. In the New Testament context, this eternal word is often associated with the teachings of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh in <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>. The enduring nature of God's word assures believers of the permanence and reliability of the gospel message.And this is the word that was proclaimed to you. This part of the verse refers to the gospel message that was preached to the recipients of Peter's letter. The early Christian community, to whom Peter was writing, was composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers scattered throughout Asia Minor. The proclamation of the word refers to the apostolic preaching of the good news of Jesus Christ, His death, and resurrection, which was central to the early church's mission. This proclamation is seen as a fulfillment of the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to go and make disciples of all nations. The phrase also emphasizes the personal nature of the gospel message, as it was specifically delivered to the audience of Peter's letter, affirming their inclusion in God's redemptive plan. The use of "proclaimed" highlights the oral tradition of spreading the gospel, which was vital in a time when written texts were not as accessible.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle of Jesus Christ who authored this epistle. He was a leading figure in the early church and wrote to encourage believers facing persecution. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients</a> Early Christians scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who were experiencing trials and needed encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the Lord</a> Refers to the enduring message of the Gospel, which Peter emphasizes as eternal and unchanging. 4. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> The Old Testament prophet whose writings Peter references, specifically <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a>, to highlight the permanence of God's word. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in the first century who were recipients of Peter's teachings and were tasked with spreading the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_god's_word.htm">The Eternal Nature of God's Word</a> God's word is unchanging and reliable, providing a firm foundation for our faith amidst life's uncertainties. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_scripture_in_daily_life.htm">The Importance of Scripture in Daily Life</a> As believers, we are called to immerse ourselves in the Bible, allowing it to guide our decisions and shape our character. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_gospel_in_salvation.htm">The Role of the Gospel in Salvation</a> The Gospel message, as the enduring word of God, is central to our salvation and should be shared with others. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> In times of trial, we can find strength and encouragement in the eternal promises of God's word. <a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_scripture.htm">The Authority of Scripture</a> Scripture holds ultimate authority in our lives, and we should submit to its teachings and allow it to transform us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 1</a> <a href="/q/are_there_contradictions_in_the_bible.htm">Does the Bible contain any contradictions or errors?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_believers_as_royal_priests.htm">What does 'the grass withers and flowers fade' mean?</a> <a href="/q/history_of_the_king_james_bible.htm">What is the history of the King James Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_modern_english_version.htm">What is the Modern English Version (MEV)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) The word which by the gospel is preached.--An incorrect rendering of the original tense. It literally runs, And this is the word which was preached unto you. The whole magnificent peroration of this paragraph, as of the last, leads up to this: that, in the opinion of St. Peter, the Gospel, as delivered by St. Paul and his followers--the Gospel of equality, or rather of unity between Jew and Gentile in Jesus Christ--was the living and supreme abiding revelation of the will of God! Well may the Tbingen school wish to disprove the genuineness of this Epistle!<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - But the Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the Word which by the gospel is preached unto you. In this verse, both in the quotation and in the apostle's comment, the Greek equivalent for "word" is not λόγος, as in ver. 23, but ῤῆμα. Ῥῆμα is "an utterance, the word uttered," more concrete than λόγος; yet in some pus-sages, as <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Hebrews 6:4</a> and Hebrews 11:3, it seems to be used as equivalent to λόγος, and the variation here may possibly be owing to the quotation. Compare the transition from λόγος to ῤῆμα in St. Peter's speech recorded in <a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36, 37</a>. The Revised Version renders the last half of the verse, And this is the Word of good tidings which was preached unto you; literally, This is the Word which was preached as good tidings. Here St. Peter recognizes the gospel which had been preached in Asia Minor as the Word of the Lord which abideth for ever. St. Paul and his companions were the missionaries from whom those provinces had heard the Word of God. St. Peter gives his formal testimony to the teaching of St. Paul, as he had already done at Jerusalem (<a href="/galatians/2-1.htm">Galatians 2:1-9</a>). <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/1-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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 ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of [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. stands μένει (menei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. forever.” αἰῶνα (aiōna) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. And δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. this Τοῦτο (Touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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 ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. that τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. was proclaimed εὐαγγελισθὲν (euangelisthen) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2097.htm">Strong's 2097: </a> From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you. ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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