ἐκκλησία, -ας, ἡ (ἐκ-καλέω), [in LXX chiefly for קָהָל, otherwise for one of its cogn. forms ;] 1. prop., an assembly of citizens regularly convened (in Thuc., ii, 22, opposite to σύλλογος, a concourse): Act.19:32, 39 41. 2. In LXX of the assembly, congregation, community of Israel (Deu.4:10 23:2, al.): Act.7:38, Heb.2:12" (LXX) . 3. NT, esp. of an assembly or company of Christians, a (the) church; (a) of gatherings for worship: 1Co.11:18 14:19, 34 35; (b) of local communities: Act.8:3, 1Co.4:17; with name added, Act.8:1, Rom.16:1, 1Th.1:1, al.; pl., Act.15:41, 1Co.7:17; τ. Χριστοῦ, Rom.16:16; τ. Ἀσίας, 1Co.16:19; τ. ἁγίων, 1Co.14:33; εἰπο]ν τ. ἐκκλησίᾳ, Mat.18:17 (but see Hort, Ecclesia, 10); of a house-congregation (DB, i, 431a), Rom.16:5, 1Co.16:19, Col.4:15, Phm 2; (with) of the whole body of Christians: Mat.16:18, 1Co.12:28, Eph.1:22, Php.3:6, al.; τ. θεοῦ, Act.20:28 (Κυρίου, T, R, mg.), 1Co.15:9, Gal.1:13, 1Ti.3:15; ἐ. προτοτόκων ἀπογεγραμμένων ἐν οὐρανοῖς, Heb.12:23. SYN.: συναγωγή, which see (see Tr., Syn., §i; DB, i, 426; Hort, Ecclesia, esp. 4ff., 107ff.; Hamilton, People of God, ii, 37ff.; reff. s.vv. "Church," "Congregation," in DB and DCG; Cremer, 332). (AS)
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G1577 — ἐκκλησία
ekklēsia · assembly · Greek
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Matthew 16:18 · ἐκκλησίαν,And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.Matthew 18:17 · ἐκκλησίᾳ. · ἐκκλησίαςAnd if he shall neglect to hear them, tell [it] unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.Acts 5:11 · ἐκκλησίανAnd great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.Acts 7:38 · ἐκκλησίᾳThis is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and [with] our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:Acts 8:1 · ἐκκλησίανAnd Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.Acts 8:3 · ἐκκλησίανAs for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed [them] to prison.Acts 9:31 · ἐκκλησίαThen had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.Acts 11:22 · ἐκκλησίαςThen tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.Acts 11:26 · ἐκκλησίᾳAnd when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.Acts 12:1 · ἐκκλησίας.Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth [his] hands to vex certain of the church.Acts 12:5 · ἐκκλησίαςPeter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.Acts 13:1 · ἐκκλησίανNow there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.Acts 14:23 · ἐκκλησίανAnd when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.Acts 14:27 · ἐκκλησίανAnd when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.Acts 15:3 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.Acts 15:4 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and [of] the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.Acts 15:22 · ἐκκλησίᾳThen pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; [namely], Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:Acts 15:41 · ἐκκλησίας.¶And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.Acts 16:5 · ἐκκλησίαιAnd so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.Acts 18:22 · ἐκκλησίανAnd when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch.Acts 19:32 · ἐκκλησίαSome therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the more part knew not wherefore they were come together.Acts 19:39 · ἐκκλησίᾳBut if ye inquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.Acts 19:41 · ἐκκλησίαν.¶And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.Acts 20:17 · ἐκκλησίας.And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.Acts 20:28 · ἐκκλησίανTake heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Romans 16:1 · ἐκκλησίαςI commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:Romans 16:4 · ἐκκλησίαιWho have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.Romans 16:5 · ἐκκλησίαν.¶Likewise [greet] the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.Romans 16:16 · ἐκκλησίαιSalute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.Romans 16:23 · ἐκκλησίας.¶Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.1 Corinthians 1:2 · ἐκκλησίᾳUnto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:1 Corinthians 4:17 · ἐκκλησίᾳFor 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.1 Corinthians 6:4 · ἐκκλησίᾳ,If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church.1 Corinthians 7:17 · ἐκκλησίαιςBut as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.1 Corinthians 10:32 · ἐκκλησίᾳGive none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:1 Corinthians 11:16 · ἐκκλησίαιBut if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.1 Corinthians 11:18 · ἐκκλησίᾳFor first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.1 Corinthians 11:22 · ἐκκλησίαςWhat? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise [you] not.1 Corinthians 12:28 · ἐκκλησίᾳAnd God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.1 Corinthians 14:4 · ἐκκλησίανHe that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.1 Corinthians 14:5 · ἐκκλησίαI would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.1 Corinthians 14:12 · ἐκκλησίαςEven so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.1 Corinthians 14:19 · ἐκκλησίᾳYet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that [by my voice] I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue.1 Corinthians 14:23 · ἐκκλησίαIf therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?1 Corinthians 14:28 · ἐκκλησίᾳ,But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.1 Corinthians 14:33 · ἐκκλησίαιςFor God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.1 Corinthians 14:34 · ἐκκλησίαιςLet your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.1 Corinthians 14:35 · ἐκκλησίᾳ.And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.1 Corinthians 15:9 · ἐκκλησίανFor I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.1 Corinthians 16:1 · ἐκκλησίαιςNow concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye.1 Corinthians 16:19 · ἐκκλησίαι · ἐκκλησίᾳ.¶The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.2 Corinthians 1:1 · ἐκκλησίᾳPaul, 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 8:1 · ἐκκλησίαιςMoreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;2 Corinthians 8:18 · ἐκκλησιῶν.And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise [is] in the gospel throughout all the churches;2 Corinthians 8:19 · ἐκκλησιῶνAnd not [that] only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and [declaration of] your ready mind:2 Corinthians 8:23 · ἐκκλησιῶν,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.2 Corinthians 8:24 · ἐκκλησιῶν.¶Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.2 Corinthians 11:8 · ἐκκλησίαςI robbed other churches, taking wages [of them], to do you service.2 Corinthians 11:28 · ἐκκλησιῶν.Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.2 Corinthians 12:13 · ἐκκλησίας,For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except [it be] that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong.Galatians 1:2 · ἐκκλησίαιςAnd all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:Galatians 1:13 · ἐκκλησίανFor ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:Galatians 1:22 · ἐκκλησίαιςAnd was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:Ephesians 1:22 · ἐκκλησίᾳAnd hath put all [things] under his feet, and gave him [to be] the head over all [things] to the church,Ephesians 3:10 · ἐκκλησίαςTo the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly [places] might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,Ephesians 3:21 · ἐκκλησίᾳUnto him [be] glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.Ephesians 5:23 · ἐκκλησίας,For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.Ephesians 5:24 · ἐκκλησίαTherefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so [let] the wives [be] to their own husbands in every thing.Ephesians 5:25 · ἐκκλησίανHusbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;Ephesians 5:27 · ἐκκλησίανThat he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.Ephesians 5:29 · ἐκκλησίαν,For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:Ephesians 5:32 · ἐκκλησίαν.This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.Philippians 3:6 · ἐκκλησίαν,Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.Philippians 4:15 · ἐκκλησίαNow ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only.Colossians 1:18 · ἐκκλησίας·And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence.Colossians 1:24 · ἐκκλησία·Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:Colossians 4:15 · ἐκκλησίαν.Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.Colossians 4:16 · ἐκκλησίᾳAnd when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the [epistle] from Laodicea.1 Thessalonians 1:1 · ἐκκλησίᾳPaul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.1 Thessalonians 2:14 · ἐκκλησιῶνFor ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they [have] of the Jews:2 Thessalonians 1:1 · ἐκκλησίᾳPaul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:2 Thessalonians 1:4 · ἐκκλησίαιςSo that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:1 Timothy 3:5 · ἐκκλησίας(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)1 Timothy 3:15 · ἐκκλησίαBut if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.1 Timothy 5:16 · ἐκκλησία,If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.Philemon 1:2 · ἐκκλησίᾳ·And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:Hebrews 2:12 · ἐκκλησίαςSaying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.Hebrews 12:23 · ἐκκλησίᾳTo the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,James 5:14 · ἐκκλησίαςIs any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:3 John 1:6 · ἐκκλησίας,Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:3 John 1:9 · ἐκκλησίᾳ·I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.3 John 1:10 · ἐκκλησίαςWherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth [them] out of the church.Revelation 1:4 · ἐκκλησίαιςJohn to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;Revelation 1:11 · ἐκκλησίαιςSaying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send [it] unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.Revelation 1:20 · ἐκκλησιῶν · ἐκκλησίαιThe mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.Revelation 2:1 · ἐκκλησίαςUnto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;Revelation 2:7 · ἐκκλησίαις·He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.Revelation 2:8 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;Revelation 2:11 · ἐκκλησίαις·He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.Revelation 2:12 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;Revelation 2:17 · ἐκκλησίαις·He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth [it].Revelation 2:18 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet [are] like fine brass;Revelation 2:23 · ἐκκλησίαιAnd I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.Revelation 2:29 · ἐκκλησίαις.¶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.Revelation 3:1 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.Revelation 3:6 · ἐκκλησίαις.¶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.Revelation 3:7 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;Revelation 3:13 · ἐκκλησίαις.¶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.Revelation 3:14 · ἐκκλησίαςAnd unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;Revelation 3:22 · ἐκκλησίαις.¶He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.Revelation 22:16 · ἐκκλησίαις.I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star.