περί | Bill Mounce

Vocabulary Form

περί

Definition

gen: concerning, about;
acc: around

Erasmian

Modern

Frequency

333

4309

Cognates

The perimeter (perivmetroV) is the boundary around an object or area.

Mnemonics

Gen, I need to speak to you about Perry.

He's been accusing people all around town.

Mnemonic Singing

For the love which from our birth,
over and around us lies

Song

Notes

The final iota elides only when the following word begins with an iota.

Biblical Concordance

Acts 25:19	but had certain questions about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) their own religion to put to him and about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) a certain Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul claimed to be alive.
Acts 25:20	Since I was uncertain about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) how to investigate such questions, I asked if he wanted to go to Jerusalem to be tried there on (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) these charges.
Acts 25:24	And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men present with us, you see this man about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 25:26	But I do not have anything definite about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) him to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, when the examination has been conducted, I may have something to write.
Acts 26:1	So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to make his defense:
Acts 26:2	“Regarding (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) all the things of which I am being accused by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that it is before you that I am about to make my defense today,
Acts 26:7	to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, worshipping strenuously night and day. It is for (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) this hope, your Excellency, that I am being accused by Jews!
Acts 26:26	For the king knows about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) these matters, and to him I am speaking boldly, for I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.
Acts 28:7	Now in the region around (peri \| περί \| prep-acc) that place were fields belonging to the leading man of the island, by name Publius, who welcomed us and for three days entertained us hospitably.
Acts 28:15	And the brothers there, when they heard about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul gave thanks to God and took courage.
Acts 28:21	And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or spoken any bad about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) you.
Acts 28:22	But we desire to hear from you what you think, for with (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) regard to this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”
Acts 28:23	When they had arranged a day to meet with him, many came to him at his lodging, and he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning till evening.
Acts 28:31	proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
Romans 1:3	the gospel concerning (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh,
Romans 1:8	First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.
Romans 8:3	For what the law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God, by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) a sin offering, condemned sin in the flesh,
Romans 14:12	So then each of us will give an account of (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) himself to God.
Romans 15:14	I myself am convinced my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able also to instruct one another.
Romans 15:21	rather, as it is written, “Those who were not told of (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) him will see, and those who have not heard of him will understand.”
1 Corinthians 1:4	I am always giving thanks to my God for (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus,
1 Corinthians 1:11	For it has been reported to me by members of Chloe’s household that there are quarrels among you, my brothers.
1 Corinthians 7:1	Now concerning (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) the matters you wrote about. Yes, “It is good for a man not to have sexual contact with a woman.”
1 Corinthians 7:25	Now concerning (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who has been shown mercy by the Lord and is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 7:37	However, the man who stands firm in his resolve is under no compulsion but has control over (peri \| περί \| prep-gen) his desire, and has determined this in his heart to keep her as his virgin, he will do well.