John 12:26

Authorized King James Version

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἐάν
G1437
If
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#2
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#3
διακονῇ
G1247
serve
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#4
τις
G5100
any man
some or any person or object
#5
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#6
ἀκολουθείτω
G190
let him follow
properly, to be in the same way with, i.e., to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
#7
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#8
ὅπου
G3699
where
what(-ever) where, i.e., at whichever spot
#9
εἰμὶ
G1510
am
i exist (used only when emphatic)
#10
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#11
ἐκεῖ
G1563
there
there; by extension, thither
#12
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#13
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#14
διάκονος
G1249
servant
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
ἐμὸς
G1699
my
my
#17
ἔσται·
G2071
be
will be
#18
καὶ
G2532
also
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#19
ἐάν
G1437
If
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
#20
τις
G5100
any man
some or any person or object
#21
ἐμοὶ
G1698
me
to me
#22
διακονῇ
G1247
serve
to be an attendant, i.e., wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a christian deacon
#23
τιμήσει
G5091
honour
to prize, i.e., fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere
#24
αὐτὸν
G846
him
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
#25
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#26
πατήρ
G3962
my Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights faith and obedience through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of John.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of faith and obedience within the theological tradition of John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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