1 Thessalonians 3:2

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
Word Reference
Original Word Definitions
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
ἐπέμψαμεν
G3992 V-AAI-1P
pempō
to dispatch (from the subjective view or point of departure, whereas ἵημι (as a stronger form of εἶμι) refers rather to the objective point or terminus ad quem, and G4724 denotes properly, the orderly motion involved), especially on a temporary errand; also to transmit, bestow, or wield
  • to send
    • to bid a thing to be carried to one
    • "to send (thrust or insert) a thing into another
Τιμόθεον
G5095 N-ASM-P
timotheos
honoring God
dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian
  • a resident of Lystra, apparently, whose father was a Greek and mother a Jewess; he was Paul's travelling companion and fellow laborer
τὸν
G3588 T-ASM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀδελφὸν
G80 N-ASM
adelphos
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G0001)
  • a brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother
  • "having the same national ancestor, belonging to the same people, or countryman"any fellow or man"a fellow believer, united to another by the bond of affection"an associate in employment or office"brethren in Christ
    • his brothers by blood
    • "all men"apostles"Christians, as those who are exalted to the same heavenly place
ἡμῶν
G2257
hēmōn
of (or from) us
  • our, we, us
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
διάκονον
G1249
diakonos
an attendant, i.e., (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon)
  • one who executes the commands of another, especially of a master, a servant, attendant, minister
    • the servant of a king
    • "a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to him by the church, cares for the affairs of the church"a waiter, one who serves food and drink
τοῦ
G3588 T-GSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
θεοῦ
G2316 N-GSM
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
καὶ
G2532
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
συνεργὸν
G4904 A-ASM
synergos
a co-laborer, i.e., coadjutor
  • a companion in work, fellow worker
ἡμῶν
G2257
hēmōn
of (or from) us
  • our, we, us
ἐν
G1722 PREP
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
τῷ
G3588 T-DSN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
εὐαγγελίῳ
G2098 N-DSN
euangelion
a good message, i.e., the gospel
  • a reward for good tidings
  • "good tidings
    • the glad tidings of the kingdom of God soon to be set up, and subsequently also of Jesus the Messiah, the founder of this kingdom
    • "the glad tidings of salvation through Christ"the proclamation of the grace of God manifest and pledged in Christ"the gospel"the narrative of Jesus' life and teachings (i.e., the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John)
τοῦ
G3588 T-GSM
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Χριστοῦ
G5547 N-GSM-T
christos
anointed
anointed, i.e., the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • Christ was the Messiah, the Son of God
  • "anointed
εἰς
G1519 PREP
eis
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • into, unto, to, towards, for, among
τὸ
G3588 T-ASN
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
στηρίξαι
G4741 V-AAN
stērizō
to set fast, i.e., (literally) to turn resolutely in a certain direction, or (figuratively) to confirm
  • to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix
  • "to strengthen, make firm"to render constant, confirm, one's mind
ὑμᾶς
G5209
hymas
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
  • you
καὶ
G2532 CONJ
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
παρακαλέσαι
G3870 V-AAN
parakaleō
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
  • to call to one's side, call for, summon
  • "to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
    • to admonish, exhort
    • "to beg, entreat, beseech
      • to strive to appease by entreaty
      to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
      • to receive consolation, be comforted
      to encourage, strengthen"exhorting and comforting and encouraging"to instruct, teach
ὑμᾶς
G5209
hymas
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
  • you
περὶ
G4012
peri
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
  • about, concerning, on account of, because of, around, near
τῆς
G3588 T-GSF
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πίστεως
G4102 N-GSF
pistis
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
  • conviction of the truth of anything, belief; in the New Testament of a conviction or belief respecting man's relationship to God and divine things, generally with the included idea of trust and holy fervour born of faith and joined with it
    • relating to God
      • the conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ
      relating to Christ
      • a strong and welcome conviction or belief that Jesus is the Messiah, through whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God
      the religious beliefs of Christians"belief with the predominate idea of trust (or confidence) whether in God or in Christ, springing from faith in the same
    fidelity, faithfulness
    • the character of one who can be relied on
ὑμῶν
G5216
hymōn
of (from or concerning) you
  • of yours

καὶ ἐπέμψαμεν Τιμόθεον τὸν ἀδελφὸν ἡμῶν καὶ διάκονον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ συνεργὸν ἡμῶν ἐν τῷ εὐαγγελίῳ τοῦ Χριστοῦ εἰς τὸ στηρίξαι ὑμᾶς καὶ παρακαλέσαι ὑμᾶς περὶ τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν
2
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
Cross References

Acts 14:22

ἐπιστηρίζοντες τὰς ψυχὰς τῶν μαθητῶν παρακαλοῦντες ἐμμένειν τῇ πίστει καὶ ὅτι διὰ πολλῶν θλίψεων δεῖ ἡμᾶς εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ
22
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 6:21

Ἵνα δὲ εἰδῆτε καὶ ὑμεῖς τὰ κατ' ἐμέ τί πράσσω πάντα ὑμῖν γνωρίσει Τυχικὸς ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος ἐν κυρίῳ
21
But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

Philippians 2:19

Ἐλπίζω δὲ ἐν κυρίῳ Ἰησοῦ Τιμόθεον ταχέως πέμψαι ὑμῖν ἵνα κἀγὼ εὐψυχῶ γνοὺς τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν
19
But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.

Acts 17:14

εὐθέως δὲ τότε τὸν Παῦλον ἐξαπέστειλαν οἱ ἀδελφοὶ πορεύεσθαι ὡς ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν ὑπέμενον δὲ τε Σιλᾶς καὶ Τιμόθεος ἐκεῖ
14
And then immediately the brethren sent away the Paul to go as it were to sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode still. there

2 Corinthians 8:23

εἴτε ὑπὲρ Τίτου κοινωνὸς ἐμὸς καὶ εἰς ὑμᾶς συνεργός· εἴτε ἀδελφοὶ ἡμῶν ἀπόστολοι ἐκκλησιῶν δόξα Χριστοῦ
23
Whether any do inquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be inquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:10

Ἐὰν δὲ ἔλθῃ Τιμόθεος βλέπετε ἵνα ἀφόβως γένηται πρὸς ὑμᾶς· τὸ γὰρ ἔργον κυρίου ἐργάζεται ὡς καὶ ἐγώ
10
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.

2 Corinthians 1:1

Παῦλος ἀπόστολος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ καὶ Τιμόθεος ἀδελφός τῇ ἐκκλησίᾳ τοῦ θεοῦ τῇ οὔσῃ ἐν Κορίνθῳ σὺν τοῖς ἁγίοις πᾶσιν τοῖς οὖσιν ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ Ἀχαΐᾳ·
1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

2 Corinthians 1:19

γὰρ τοῦ θεοῦ υἱὸς Ἰησοῦς Χριστὸς ἐν ὑμῖν δι' ἡμῶν κηρυχθείς δι' ἐμοῦ καὶ Σιλουανοῦ καὶ Τιμοθέου οὐκ ἐγένετο Ναὶ καὶ Οὔ ἀλλὰ Ναὶ ἐν αὐτῷ γέγονεν
19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea.

Acts 16:1

Κατήντησεν δὲ εἰς Δέρβην καὶ Λύστραν καὶ ἰδού μαθητής τις ἦν ἐκεῖ ὀνόματι Τιμόθεος υἱὸς γυναικὸς τινος Ἰουδαίας πιστῆς πατρὸς δὲ Ἕλληνος
1
Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:

Romans 16:21

ἀσπάζονταί ὑμᾶς Τιμόθεος συνεργός μου καὶ Λούκιος καὶ Ἰάσων καὶ Σωσίπατρος οἱ συγγενεῖς μου
21
Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

2 Corinthians 2:13

οὐκ ἔσχηκα ἄνεσιν τῷ πνεύματί μου τῷ μὴ εὑρεῖν με Τίτον τὸν ἀδελφόν μου ἀλλὰ ἀποταξάμενος αὐτοῖς ἐξῆλθον εἰς Μακεδονίαν
13
I had no rest in my spirit, because I found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from thence into Macedonia.

Colossians 4:12

ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἐπαφρᾶς ἐξ ὑμῶν δοῦλος Χριστοῦ πάντοτε ἀγωνιζόμενος ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἐν ταῖς προσευχαῖς ἵνα στῆτε τέλειοι καὶ πεπληρωμένοι ἐν παντὶ θελήματι τοῦ θεοῦ
12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:9

σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ καὶ ἀγαπητῷ ἀδελφῷ ὅς ἐστιν ἐξ ὑμῶν· πάντα ὑμῖν γνωριοῦσιν τὰ ὧδε
9
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

Acts 18:5

Ὡς δὲ κατῆλθον ἀπὸ τῆς Μακεδονίας τε Σιλᾶς καὶ Τιμόθεος συνείχετο τῷ πνεύματι Παῦλος διαμαρτυρόμενος τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις τὸν Χριστόν Ἰησοῦν
5
And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

Colossians 1:1

Παῦλος ἀπόστολος Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ διὰ θελήματος θεοῦ καὶ Τιμόθεος ἀδελφὸς
1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

1 Thessalonians 3:13

εἰς τὸ στηρίξαι ὑμῶν τὰς καρδίας ἀμέμπτους ἐν ἁγιωσύνῃ ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ πατρὸς ἡμῶν ἐν τῇ παρουσίᾳ τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ μετὰ πάντων τῶν ἁγίων αὐτοῦ
13
To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

1 Corinthians 4:17

διὰ τοῦτο ἔπεμψα ὑμῖν Τιμόθεον ὅς ἐστίν τέκνον μου ἀγαπητὸν καὶ πιστὸν ἐν κυρίῳ ὃς ὑμᾶς ἀναμνήσει τὰς ὁδούς μου τὰς ἐν Χριστῷ καθὼς πανταχοῦ ἐν πάσῃ ἐκκλησίᾳ διδάσκω
17
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

Philippians 1:25

καὶ τοῦτο πεποιθὼς οἶδα ὅτι μενῶ καὶ συμπαραμενῶ πᾶσιν ὑμῖν εἰς τὴν ὑμῶν προκοπὴν καὶ χαρὰν τῆς πίστεως
25
And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

Acts 16:5

αἱ μὲν οὖν ἐκκλησίαι ἐστερεοῦντο τῇ πίστει καὶ ἐπερίσσευον τῷ ἀριθμῷ καθ' ἡμέραν
5
And so were the churches established in the in faith, and increased number daily.

Colossians 1:7

καθὼς καί ἐμάθετε ἀπὸ Ἐπαφρᾶ τοῦ ἀγαπητοῦ συνδούλου ἡμῶν ὅς ἐστιν πιστὸς ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν διάκονος τοῦ Χριστοῦ
7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;