The meaning of “κοινωνός”
Understanding koinōnós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner. - a sharer, i.e. associate
κοινωνός
companion, X fellowship, partaker, partner. - a sharer, i.e. associate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:30 | “And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.” Word: κοινωνός (koinōnós) | |
| Luke 5:10 | “And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.” Word: κοινωνός (koinōnós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:20 | “But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.” Word: κοινωνός (koinōnós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:23 | “Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.” Word: κοινωνός (koinōnós) | |
| Philemon 1:17 | “If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.” Word: κοινωνός (koinōnós) |