G1382–δοκιμή–dokimē

fortitude, ripeness of character; and ripeness of character, hope;

δοκιμήν, dokimēn “character,”δοκιμὴ dokimē “character”

For in writing to you I have also this object in view--to discover by experience whether you are prepared to be obedient in every respect.

δοκιμὴν dokimēn “proof”

how, while passing through great trouble, their boundless joy even amid their deep poverty has overflowed to increase their generous liberality.

δοκιμῇ dokimēa “proof”

For, by the practical proof of it which you exhibit in this service, you cause God to be extolled for your fidelity to your professed adherence to the Good News of the Christ, and for the liberality of your contributions for them and for all who are

δοκιμῆς dokimēs “proof”

since you want a practical proof of the fact that Christ speaks by my lips--He who is not feeble towards you, but powerful among you.

δοκιμὴν dokimēn “a proof”

But you know Timothy's approved worth--how, like a child working with his father, he has served with me in furtherance of the Good News.

δοκιμὴν dokimēn “the proven worth”