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χρηστότης

chrēstotēskindnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine10 occurrences6 books8 verses

Definition

χρηστότης, -ητος, ἡ

(χρηστός), [in LXX for טוּב and cogn. forms ;]

1. goodness, excellence, uprightness: Romans 3:12 (LXX).

2. goodness of heart, kindness: Romans 2:4, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12, Titus 3:4; before ἐπί, with accusative of person(s), Ephesians 2:7; id., opposite to ἀποτομία, Romans 11:22.

Synonyms: see: ἀγαθωσύνη.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

10 total
  1. Romans 2:4χρηστότητος · kindness
    Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
  2. Romans 3:12χρηστότητα · good
    All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”
  3. Romans 11:22χρηστότητα · [of the] kindness; χρηστότης · kindness; χρηστότητι · kindness
    Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
  4. 2 Corinthians 6:6χρηστότητι · kindness
    …in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
  5. Galatians 5:22χρηστότης · kindness
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
  6. Ephesians 2:7χρηστότητι · [His] kindness
    …in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
  7. Colossians 3:12χρηστότητα · kindness
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
  8. Titus 3:4χρηστότης · kindness
    But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,