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Faith in Action: Grammar Illuminated in Philemon 6

Philemon 6 ὅπως ἡ κοινωνία τῆς πίστεώς σου ἐνεργὴς γένηται ἐν ἐπιγνώσει παντὸς ἀγαθοῦ τοῦ ἐν ἡμῖν εἰς Χριστόν Ἰησοῦν.

Modern Greek Pronunciation: hópōs i koinōnía ti̱s písteōs sou energí̱s génētai en epignṓsei pantòs agathoû tou en hēmîn eis Christón Iēsoûn.

Literal English Translation: So that the fellowship of your faith may become effective in the acknowledgment of every good thing that is in us toward Christ Jesus.

Koine Greek Grammar Breakdown ὅπως – subordinating conjunction, “so that,” introducing a purpose clause. ἡ κοινωνία – nominative singular noun, “fellowship, participation.” τῆς πίστεώς σου – genitive singular noun + pronoun, “of your faith.”… Learn Koine Greek
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