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G5228ὑπέρhuper
above/forPart of speech: Greek Preposition
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153 occurrences in 138 verses
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Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,
ὑπὲρ huper “concerning”ὑπὲρ huper “concerning”
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;
ὑπὲρ huper “above”
For it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.
ὑπὲρ huper “according to”
But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
ὑπὲρ huper “on behalf of”
For this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don't cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;
ὑπὲρ huper “for”ὑπὲρ huper “for”
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
and sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;
ὑπὲρ huper “concerning”
who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
so that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.
ὑπὲρ huper “about”
This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to him, we ask you
ὑπὲρ huper “by”
I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:
ὑπὲρ huper “on behalf of”
for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Gospel.
ὑπὲρ huper “on behalf of”
no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
ὑπὲρ huper “above”
Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.
ὑπὲρ huper “above”
But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
ὑπὲρ huper “for”
For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
ὑπὲρ huper “than”
For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
ὑπὲρ huper “on behalf of”ὑπὲρ huper “for”