The meaning of “χρηστότης”
Understanding chrēstótēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gentleness, good(-ness), kindness. - usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
χρηστότης
gentleness, good(-ness), kindness. - usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 3:12 | “They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Word: χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 6:6 | “By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,” Word: χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) | |
| Galatians 5:22 | “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” Word: χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) | |
| Ephesians 2:7 | “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” Word: χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) | |
| Colossians 3:12 | “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” Word: χρηστότης (chrēstótēs) |