The meaning of “ἀγαθοποιέω”
Understanding agathopoiéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(when) do good (well). - to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
ἀγαθοποιέω
(when) do good (well). - to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 3:4 | “And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.” Word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) | |
| Luke 6:33 | “And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.” Word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) | |
| Acts 14:17 | “Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” Word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) | |
| 1 Peter 3:6 | “Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.” Word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) | |
| 3 John 1:11 | “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” Word: ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) |