The meaning of “διακονία”
Understanding diakonía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing). - attendance (as a servant, etc.) - figuratively (el...
διακονία
(ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing). - attendance (as a servant, etc.) - figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:40 | “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.” Word: διακονία (diakonía) | |
| Romans 12:7 | “Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;” Word: διακονία (diakonía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:3 | “Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:” Word: διακονία (diakonía) | |
| Colossians 4:17 | “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” Word: διακονία (diakonía) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:11 | “Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.” Word: διακονία (diakonía) |