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πιστός

pistosfaithful
greekNew Testament67 occurrences19 books63 verses

Definition

πιστός, -ή, -όν

(πείθω), [in LXX chiefly for אָמַן ;]

I. Pass., to be trusted or believed;

1. of persons, trusty, faithful : Matthew 24:45; 25:21, 23, Luke 12:42, Acts 16:15, 1 Corinthians 4:2; 4:17; 7:25, Ephesians 1:1; 6:21, Colossians 1:2, 7; 4:7, 9, 1 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 2:17; 3:2, 5, 1 Peter 5:12, Revelation 2:13; 19:11; of God, 1 Corinthians 1:9; 10:13, 2 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Hebrews 10:23; 11:11, 2 Timothy 2:13, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 4:19; before ἐν, Luke 16:10-12; 19:17, 1 Timothy 3:11; ἐπί, with accusative, Matthew 25:23; ἄχρι θανάτου, Revelation 2:10; ὁ μάρτυς ὁ π., Revelation 1:5; id. καὶ ἀληθινός, Revelation 3:14.

2. Of things, trustworthy, reliable, sure: Acts 13:34, 1 Timothy 1:15; 3:1; 4:9, 2 Timothy 2:11, Titus 1:9; 3:8, Revelation 21:5; 22:6.

II. Act., believing, trusting, relying: Acts 16:1, 2 Corinthians 6:15, Galatians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:10; 5:16; 6:2, Titus 1:6, Revelation 17:14; pl., Acts 10:45, 1 Timothy 4:3; 4:12; opposite to ἄπιστος, John 20:27; π. εἰς θεόν, 1 Peter 1:21; π. ποιεῖν, 3 John 5.

(On the difficulty of choosing in some cases between the active and the passive meaning, see Lft., Gal., 157.)

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

67 total
  1. Hebrews 3:2πιστὸν · faithful
    He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
  2. Hebrews 3:5πιστὸς · [was] faithful
    Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.
  3. Hebrews 10:23πιστὸς · [is] faithful
    Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
  4. Hebrews 11:11πιστὸν · faithful
    By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.
  5. 1 Peter 1:21πιστοὺς · believe
    Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
  6. 1 Peter 4:19πιστῷ · to [their] faithful
    So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
  7. 1 Peter 5:12πιστοῦ · faithful
    Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
  8. 1 John 1:9πιστός · faithful
    If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
  9. 3 John 1:5πιστὸν · faithful
    Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
  10. Revelation 1:5πιστός · faithful
    …and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
  11. Revelation 2:10πιστὸς · faithful
    Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
  12. Revelation 2:13πιστός · faithful
    I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.
  13. Revelation 3:14πιστὸς · faithful
    To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
  14. Revelation 17:14πιστοί · faithful [ones]
    They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
  15. Revelation 19:11Πιστὸς · Faithful
    Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
  16. Revelation 21:5πιστοὶ · faithful
    And the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
  17. Revelation 22:6πιστοὶ · [are] faithful
    Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”