2.5 Panta Acc Sing Masc & Nom & Accus Pl Neut adjective.
πάντα
Adjective
Adjective Agreement:
Adjectives agree with the nouns they modify, in gender, number and case.[1]
Panta modifies the noun ethna (of ta ethna). Ta ethna is Nom-Acc Pl Neuter. Therefore panta must also be Nom-Acc Pl Neuter. See 9.1.1.3.1 Agreement with Nouns they Modify
Accusative: See 9.1.1.1.2 Accusative
Question?
Q. Which category of accusative to use here?
A. A cursory perusal of the text will eliminate #3-#6 of Dana & Mantey’s categorization. Of the two remaining cases (#1 & #2), a further examination reveals that ta ethna is really the direct object. Consequently, panta must be an adverbial accusative, and in particular, an adverbial accusative of extent, answering the question, “how far” or “how many”?
Translation:
Jesus speaking: Given that all authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth, therefore (now, by all means - emphatically) ‘as you are going…’ (or ‘while on your way through life…’ or ‘as you are proceeding in your chosen manner through life …’), I (as superior to a subordinate laying aside my authority to command you) appeal to you (and particularly your will), its imperative that you actively disciple < ● > (train, acquire habits, disciple oneself) (How far or how many?) all …
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