Definition
ἥδιστα, see: ἡδέως.
ἡδέως
adv. (ἡδύς, sweet), [in LXX: Proverbs 3:24 (עָרַב), etc. ;]
gladly, with pleasure: Mark 6:20; 12:37, 2 Corinthians 11:19; superlat., ἥδιστα, very gladly (B1., § 11, 3), 2 Corinthians 12:9; 12:15.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 2 Corinthians 12:9Ἥδιστα · gladlyBut He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15ἥδιστα · {will} most gladlyAnd for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?