Monos μόνος
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| μόνος | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | monos |
| Strong's number | G3441 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Gloss | alone |
| Occurrences | 113 in 112 verses |
| Most frequent in | John (14) |
Monos (Greek μόνος, Strong's G3441) is a Greek adjective meaning “alone”. It occurs 113 times in 112 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
μόνος, -η, -ον,
[in LXX chiefly for לְבַד ;]
1. adj., alone, solitary, forsaken: with verb., Mat.14:23, Mrk.6:47, Luk.9:36, al.; with pron., Mat.18:15, Mrk.9:2, al.; with subst., Mrk.9:8, Luk.4:8, al.; pleonast., οὐκ . . . εἰ μὴ μ., Mat.12:4, Luk.6:4, al.; attrib., only, (ὁ) μ. θεός, Jhn.5:44 17:3, Rom.16:27, 1Ti.1:17, Ju 25.
2. As adv.,
(a) neut., (μόνον, alone, only: referring to verb or predic., Mat.9:21, Mrk.5:36, Jas.1:22, al. (see Bl., §44, 2); οὐ (μὴ) μ., Gal.4:18, Jas.1:22; οὐ μ. . . . ἀλλά (Bl, §77, 13.3), Act.19:26, 1Jn.5:6, al.; id. before καί (Bl., §81, 1.2), Rom.5:3 9:10, 2Co.8:19, al.;
(b) κατὰ μόνας, alone (Bl., §44, 1), Mrk.4:10, Luk.9:18.
(AS)
[in LXX chiefly for לְבַד ;]
1. adj., alone, solitary, forsaken: with verb., Mat.14:23, Mrk.6:47, Luk.9:36, al.; with pron., Mat.18:15, Mrk.9:2, al.; with subst., Mrk.9:8, Luk.4:8, al.; pleonast., οὐκ . . . εἰ μὴ μ., Mat.12:4, Luk.6:4, al.; attrib., only, (ὁ) μ. θεός, Jhn.5:44 17:3, Rom.16:27, 1Ti.1:17, Ju 25.
2. As adv.,
(a) neut., (μόνον, alone, only: referring to verb or predic., Mat.9:21, Mrk.5:36, Jas.1:22, al. (see Bl., §44, 2); οὐ (μὴ) μ., Gal.4:18, Jas.1:22; οὐ μ. . . . ἀλλά (Bl, §77, 13.3), Act.19:26, 1Jn.5:6, al.; id. before καί (Bl., §81, 1.2), Rom.5:3 9:10, 2Co.8:19, al.;
(b) κατὰ μόνας, alone (Bl., §44, 1), Mrk.4:10, Luk.9:18.
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | only (25), alone (21), apart (1), themselves (1) |
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| BSB | only (21), alone (15), privately (1), private (1), all alone (1), only one (1), our own (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Monos, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Matthew
- Matthew 4:4But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
- Matthew 4:10Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
- Matthew 5:47And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same?
- Matthew 8:8The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
- Matthew 9:21For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.She said to herself, “If only I touch His cloak, I will be healed.”
- Matthew 12:4How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
- Matthew 14:23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.After He had sent them away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone,
- Matthew 14:36And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
- Matthew 17:8And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only.And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus.
- Matthew 18:15Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
- Matthew 21:19And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
- Matthew 21:21Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen.
- Matthew 24:36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Mark
- Mark 4:10And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.As soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.
- Mark 5:36As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.But Jesus overheard their conversation and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe.”
- Mark 6:8And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:He instructed them to take nothing but a staff for the journey—no bread, no bag, no money in their belts—
- Mark 6:47And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land.
- Mark 9:2And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
- Mark 9:8And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves.Suddenly, when they looked around, they saw no one with them except Jesus.
Luke
- Luke 4:4And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.’”
- Luke 4:8And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”
- Luke 5:21And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
- Luke 6:4How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
- Luke 8:50But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
- Luke 9:18And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?One day as Jesus was praying in private and the disciples were with Him, He questioned them: “Who do the crowds say I am?”
- Luke 9:36And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.After the voice had spoken, only Jesus was present with them. The disciples kept this to themselves, and in those days they did not tell anyone what they had seen.
- Luke 10:40But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
- Luke 24:12Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
- Luke 24:18And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
John
- John 5:18Therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only had broken the sabbath, but said also that God was his Father, making himself equal with God.Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
- John 5:44How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
- John 6:15When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
- John 6:22The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went not with his disciples into the boat, but that his disciples were gone away alone;The next day, the crowd that had remained on the other side of the sea realized that only one boat had been there, and that Jesus had not boarded it with His disciples, but they had gone away alone.
- John 8:9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.
- John 8:16And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.But even if I do judge, My judgment is true, because I am not alone; I am with the Father who sent Me.
- John 8:29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.He who sent Me is with Me. He has not left Me alone, because I always do what pleases Him.”
- John 11:52And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.
- John 12:9Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead.Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews learned that Jesus was there. And they came not only because of Him, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.
- John 12:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
- John 13:9Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head.“Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
- John 16:32Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.“Look, an hour is coming and has already come when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and you will leave Me all alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.
- John 17:3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
- John 17:20Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word;I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,
Acts
- Acts 8:16(For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)For the Holy Spirit had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had simply been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus.
- Acts 11:19Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
- Acts 18:25This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
- Acts 19:26Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:And you can see and hear that not only in Ephesus, but in nearly the whole province of Asia, Paul has persuaded a great number of people to turn away. He says that man-made gods are no gods at all.
- Acts 19:27So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.There is danger not only that our business will fall into disrepute, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited and her majesty deposed—she who is worshiped by all the province of Asia and the whole world.”
- Acts 21:13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
- Acts 26:29And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
- Acts 27:10And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.“Men, I can see that our voyage will be filled with disaster and great loss, not only to ship and cargo, but to our own lives as well.”
Romans
- Romans 1:32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
- Romans 3:29Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
- Romans 4:12And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
- Romans 4:16Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
- Romans 4:23Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,
- Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- Romans 5:11And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
- Romans 8:23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
- Romans 9:10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.
- Romans 9:24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?
- Romans 11:3Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life.“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”?
- Romans 13:5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- Romans 16:4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
- Romans 16:27To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
1 Corinthians
- 1 Corinthians 7:39The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord.A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 9:6Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working?Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
- 1 Corinthians 14:36What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
- 1 Corinthians 15:19If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.If our hope in Christ is for this life alone, we are to be pitied more than all men.
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 7:7And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
- 2 Corinthians 8:10And herein I give my advice: for this is expedient for you, who have begun before, not only to do, but also to be forward a year ago.And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.
- 2 Corinthians 8:19And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering—the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.
- 2 Corinthians 8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Galatians
- Galatians 1:23But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.They only heard the account: “The man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”
- Galatians 2:10Only they would that we should remember the poor; the same which I also was forward to do.They only asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.
- Galatians 3:2This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
- Galatians 4:18But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
- Galatians 5:13For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.
- Galatians 6:4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
- Galatians 6:12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.
Ephesians
- Ephesians 1:21Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.
Philippians
- Philippians 1:27Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
- Philippians 2:12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
- Philippians 2:27For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow.He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
- Philippians 4:15Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.
Colossians
- Colossians 4:11And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:8So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
2 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians 2:7For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.
1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 1:17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Timothy 5:13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
- 1 Timothy 6:15Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
- 1 Timothy 6:16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 2:20But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
- 2 Timothy 4:8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
- 2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
Hebrews
- Hebrews 9:7But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
- Hebrews 9:10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.They consist only in food and drink and special washings—external regulations imposed until the time of reform.
- Hebrews 12:26Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven.At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
James
- James 1:22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
- James 2:24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.
1 Peter
- 1 Peter 2:18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
1 John
- 1 John 2:2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
- 1 John 5:6This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.This is the One who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ—not by water alone, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies to this, because the Spirit is the truth.
2 John
- 2 John 1:1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—
Jude
- Jude 1:4For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
- Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
Revelation
- Revelation 9:4And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
- Revelation 15:4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).