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apostolos G652

ἀπόστολος (apostolos) means “apostle” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἀπόστολος Greek · G652 79 tagged occurrences in 78 verses

Pronunciation guide: ap-os'-tol-os Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G0652

ἀπόστολος · apostolos · apostle

ἀπόστολος, -ου, ὁ (ἀοστέλλω), [in LXX; 3Ki.14:6 A (שָׁלַח) * ;] 1. a fleet, an expedition (Dem.). 2. a messenger, one sent on a mission (Hdt., LXX, l.with, and π.; see M, Pr., 37 f.; MM, see word; M, Th., i, 2:7 and reff.): Jhn.13:16, 2Co.8:23 Php.2:25. 3. In NT, an Apostle of Christ (a) with special ref. to the Twelve: Mat.10:2, Mrk.3:14, Luk.11:49, Eph.3:5, Rev.18:20, al., equality with whom is claimed by St. Paul, Gal.1:1, 11 ff, 1Ti.2:7, a1.; (b) in a wider sense of prominent Christian teachers, as Barnabas, Act.14:14, apparently also Silvanus and Timothy, 1Th.2:6, and perhaps Andronicus and Junias (Junia?), Rom.16:7 (see ICC, in l); of false teachers, claiming apostleship: 2Co.11:5 11:13, Rev.2:2. (On the different uses of the term in NT, see Lit., Gal., 92-101; Cremer, 530; DB, i, 126; DCG, i, 105; Enc. Br., ii, 196 ff.) (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

a messenger, envoy, delegate, one commissioned by another to represent him in some way, especially a man sent out by Jesus Christ Himself to preach the Gospel; an apostle.

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How translators render G652

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BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
apostles 53
an apostle 15
apostle 3
a messenger 1
apostles in 1
messenger 1
other apostles 1
the apostle 1
they are messengers 1
to be apostles 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
the apostles 35
an apostle 16
apostles 16
of the apostles 6
of the 2
the apostle 2
he that is sent 1
messenger 1
of an apostle 1
the 1
the messengers 1
unto the apostles 1

Verses containing G652

Page 2 of 2. 78 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 2 Corinthians 8:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

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  2. 2 Corinthians 11:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.”

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  3. 2 Corinthians 11:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.

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  4. 2 Corinthians 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

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  5. 2 Corinthians 12:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

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  6. Galatians 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead—

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  7. Galatians 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    nor did I go up to Jerusalem to the apostles who came before me, but I went into Arabia and later returned to Damascus.

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  8. Galatians 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

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  9. Ephesians 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

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  10. Ephesians 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

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  11. Ephesians 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets.

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  12. Ephesians 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

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  13. Philippians 2:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

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  14. Colossians 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

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  15. 1 Thessalonians 2:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.

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    Source alternate reference: 2.6

  16. 1 Timothy 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

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  17. 1 Timothy 2:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.

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  18. 2 Timothy 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

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  19. 2 Timothy 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

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  20. Titus 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,

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  21. Hebrews 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

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  22. 1 Peter 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

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  23. 2 Peter 1:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:

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  24. 2 Peter 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.

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  25. Jude 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ

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  26. Revelation 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles.

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  27. Revelation 18:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.

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  28. Revelation 21:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

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