through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.
Original word: πραγματεύομαι
Transliteration: pragmateuomai
Definition (short): business
Definition (full): to busy oneself
Definition: to busy oneself
NASB Translation: do business (1).
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pragma; to busy oneself with, i.e. To trade -- occupy.
see GREEK pragma
KJV:
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
NASB:
"And he called ten of his slaves, and gave them ten minas and said to them, 'Do business with this until I come back.'