The meaning of “διακονέω”
Understanding diakonéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon. - to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, fr...
διακονέω
(ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon. - to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher) - technically, to act as a Christian deacon
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:28 | “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Word: διακονέω (diakonéō) | |
| Luke 12:37 | “Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.” Word: διακονέω (diakonéō) | |
| Acts 19:22 | “So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.” Word: διακονέω (diakonéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:19 | “And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:” Word: διακονέω (diakonéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:18 | “The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well. ” Word: διακονέω (diakonéō) |