Lexicon entry · Greek
G1249διάκονοςdiakonos
servantPart of speech: Greek Noun (Masculine or Feminine)
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We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the good news of Christ, to give you strength and comfort in your faith;
διάκονον diakonon “servant”
Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;
Διακόνους Diakonous “Deacons”
Let Deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.
διάκονοι diakonoi “Deacons”
If you keep these things before the minds of the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, trained in the words of the faith and of the right teaching which has been your guide:
διάκονος diakonos “a servant”