Forms of the word

Dictionary
διακονία, -ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration
diakonia
Simplified transliteration
diakonia

Numbers

Strong's number
1248
GK Number
1355

Statistics

Frequency in New Testament
34
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag
n-1a
Gloss
ministry, service
Definition

ministry, service, can refer to helps and service of various kinds which can range in meaning from spiritual biblical teaching (Ac 6:4) to the practical giving of provisions, supplies, support, and finances to those in need (2 Co 9:12.

serving, service, waiting, attendance, the act of rendering friendly offices, Lk. 10:40; 2 Tim. 4:11; Heb. 1:14; relief, aid, Acts 6:1; 11:29; 2 Cor. 8:4; 9:1, 12, 13; a commission, Acts 12:25; Rom. 15:31; a commission or ministry in the service of the Gospel, Acts 1:17, 25; 20:24; Rom. 11:13; 2 Cor. 4:1; 5:18; 1 Tim. 1:12; service in the Gospel, Acts 6:4; 21:19; 1 Cor. 16:15; 2 Cor. 6:3; 11:8; Eph. 4:12; Rev. 2:19; a function, ministry, or office in the Church, Rom. 12:7; 1 Cor. 12:5; Col. 4:17; 2 Tim. 4:5; a ministering in the conveyance of a revelation from God, 2 Cor. 3:7, 8, 9

Greek-English Concordance for διακονία

Ephesians 4:12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry (diakonias | διακονίας | gen sg fem), to build up the body of Christ,
Colossians 4:17 And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem) you have received in the Lord.” that you complete
1 Timothy 1:12 I continually thank him who strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, since he considered that even I would be faithful, as evidenced by his appointing me to service (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem),
2 Timothy 4:5 But you, be clear-minded in everything. Suffer evil. Do the work of an evangelist. Complete your ministry (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem).
2 Timothy 4:11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem).
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem) for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Revelation 2:19 I know your works, your love and faith and service (diakonian | διακονίαν | acc sg fem) and steadfast endurance, and that your recent works are greater than the first.

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