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διακονία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine34 occurrences11 books32 verses

Definition

διακονία, -ας, ἡ

(διάκονος), [in LXX for נַעַר, שָׁרַת pi.: Esther 6:3, Esther 6:5 A; 1Ma.11.58 * ;]

the office and work of a διάκονος, service, ministry;

(a) of domestic duties (Field, Notes, 63): Luke 10:40

(b) spec. of religious ministration, and the exercise of ministerial functions in the Church: Acts 1:17, 25; 6:1, 4; 11:29; 12:25; 20:24; 21:19, Romans 11:13; 12:7; 15:31, 1 Corinthians 16:15, 2 Corinthians 4:1; 6:3; 8:4; 9:1, 13, Ephesians 4:12, Colossians 4:17, 1 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:5, 11, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 2:19; δ. τ. θανάτου, 2 Corinthians 3:7; τ. πνεύματος, 2 Corinthians 3:8; τ. κατακρίσεως, τ, δικαιοσύνης, 2 Corinthians 3:9; τ. καταλλαγῆς, 2 Corinthians 5:18; τ. λειτουργίας, 2 Corinthians 9:12; with obj. genitive, τὴν ὑμῶν δ., 2 Corinthians 11:8; pl., 1 Corinthians 12:5.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

34 total
  1. Luke 10:40διακονίαν · preparations [to be made]
    But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
  2. Acts 1:17διακονίας · ministry
    He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
  3. Acts 1:25διακονίας · ministry
    …to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
  4. Acts 6:1διακονίᾳ · distribution [ of food ]
    In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.
  5. Acts 6:4διακονίᾳ · ministry
    …and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
  6. Acts 11:29διακονίαν · relief
    So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.
  7. Acts 12:25διακονίαν · mission
    When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
  8. Acts 20:24διακονίαν · ministry
    But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
  9. Acts 21:19διακονίας · ministry
    Paul greeted them and recounted one by one the things that God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.
  10. Romans 11:13διακονίαν · ministry
    I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry
  11. Romans 12:7διακονίαν · serving; διακονίᾳ · let him serve
    …if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach;
  12. Romans 15:31διακονία · service
    Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,
  13. 1 Corinthians 12:5διακονιῶν · ministries
    There are different ministries, but the same Lord.
  14. 1 Corinthians 16:15διακονίαν · service
    You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
  15. 2 Corinthians 3:7διακονία · ministry
    Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
  16. 2 Corinthians 3:8διακονία · ministry
    …will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?
  17. 2 Corinthians 3:9διακονία · ministry; διακονία · ministry
    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
  18. 2 Corinthians 4:1διακονίαν · ministry
    Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
  19. 2 Corinthians 5:18διακονίαν · ministry
    All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
  20. 2 Corinthians 6:3διακονία · ministry
    We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
  21. 2 Corinthians 8:4διακονίας · service
    …they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
  22. 2 Corinthians 9:1διακονίας · service
    Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
  23. 2 Corinthians 9:12διακονία · ministry
    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  24. 2 Corinthians 9:13διακονίας · ministry {provides}
    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
  25. 2 Corinthians 11:8διακονίαν · to serve
    I robbed other churches by accepting their support in order to serve you.
  26. Ephesians 4:12διακονίας · of ministry
    …to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
  27. Colossians 4:17διακονίαν · ministry
    Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
  28. 1 Timothy 1:12διακονίαν · service
    I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service.
  29. 2 Timothy 4:5διακονίαν · ministry
    But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
  30. 2 Timothy 4:11διακονίαν · [the] ministry
    Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
  31. Hebrews 1:14διακονίαν · to serve
    Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
  32. Revelation 2:19διακονίαν · service
    I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latest deeds are greater than your first.