καλός, -ή, -όν, [in LXX chiefly for טוֹבָה ,טוֹב, also for יָפֶה, etc. ;] 1. primarily, of outward form ("related to . . . ἀγαθός as the appearance to the essence," Cremer, 339), fair, beautiful: λίθοι (BV, goodly), Luk.21:5. 2. In reference to use, of that which is well adapted to its ends, good, excellent: of fish, τ. καλά (opposite to σαπρά), Mat.13:48; σπέρμα, Mat.13:24, 27, 37, 38; καρπός, Mat.3:10 7:17-19 12:33, Luk.3:9 [WH] 6:43; δένδρον (opposite to σαρπόν), Mat.12:33, Luk.6:43; γῆ, Mat.13:8, 23 Mrk.4:8, 20 Luk.8:15; τ. ἅλας, Mrk.9:50, Luk.14:34; ὁ νόμος, Rom.7:16, 1Ti.1:8; διδασκαλία, 1Ti.4:6; καρδία κ. καὶ ἀγαθή, Luk.8:15; παραθήκη, 2Ti.1:14; μέτρον, Luk.6:38; βαθμός, 1Ti.3:13; θεμέλιος, 1Ti.6:19; τὸ κ., 1Th.5:21; μαργαρίται, Mat.13:45; οἶνος, Jhn.2:10; ποιμήν, Jhn.10:11, 14; διάκονος, 1Ti.4:6; οἰκονόμος, 1Pe.4:10; στρατιώτης, 2Ti.2:3; στρατεία, 1Ti.1:18; ἀγών, 1Ti.6:12, 2Ti.4:7; ὁμολογία, 1Ti.6:12, 13; ἔργον, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6, Jhn.10:33, 1Ti.3:1; pl., Jhn.10:32; καλόν, with inf. and dative, Mat.18:8, 9 1Co.7:1, 26 9:15; id. with accusative and inf., Mat.17:4, Mrk.9:5, 43, 45, 47, Luk.9:33, Heb.13:9; before εἰ, Mat.26:24, Mrk.9:42 14:21; ἐάν, 1Co.7:8. 3. Ethically, good, in the sense of right, fair, noble, honourable: Gal.4:18, Heb.5:14; ἔργα, Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 6:18, Tit.2:7, 14 3:8, 14 (Field, Notes, 223f.), Heb.10:24, 1Pe.2:12; ἀναστροφή, Jas.3:13, 1Pe.2:12; συνείδησις, Heb.13:18; before ἐνώπιον, Rom.12:17, 2Co.8:21, 1Ti.2:3; το] κ. ποιεῖν (κατεργάζεσθαι), Rom.7:18, 21 2Co.13:7, Gal.6:9, Jas.4:17; καλόν ἐστιν, with inf., Mat.15:26 (T, ἔξεστιν), Mrk.7:27, Rom.14:21, Gal.4:18; μαρτυρία, 1Ti.3:7; ὄνομα, Jas.2:7; καύχημα, 1Co.5:6 (neg.); θεοῦ ῥῆμα, Heb.6:5. κ. does not occur in Re.† SYN.: see: ἀγαθός. (AS)
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G2570 — καλός
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Matthew 3:10 · καλὸνAnd even now the axe lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Matthew 5:16 · καλὰEven so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.Matthew 7:17 · καλοὺςEven so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.Matthew 7:18 · καλοὺςA good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.Matthew 7:19 · καλὸνEvery tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Matthew 12:33 · καλὸν · καλόν,Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.Matthew 13:8 · καλὴνand others fell upon the good ground, and yielded fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Matthew 13:23 · καλὴνAnd he that was sown upon the good ground, this is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; who verily beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.Matthew 13:24 · καλὸνAnother parable set he before them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man that sowed good seed in his field :Matthew 13:27 · καλὸνAnd the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst thou not sow good seed in thy field? whence then hath it tares?Matthew 13:37 · καλὸνAnd he answered and said, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;Matthew 13:38 · καλὸνand the field is the world; and the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the tares are the sons of the evil one;Matthew 13:45 · καλοὺςAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls :Matthew 13:48 · καλὰwhich, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach; and they sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but the bad they cast away.Matthew 15:26 · καλὸνAnd he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.Matthew 17:4 · καλόνAnd Peter answered, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.Matthew 18:8 · καλόνAnd if thy hand or thy foot causeth thee to stumble, cut it off, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed or halt, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into the eternal fire.Matthew 18:9 · καλόνAnd if thine eye causeth thee to stumble, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is good for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into the hell of fire.Matthew 26:10 · καλὸνBut Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.Matthew 26:24 · καλὸνThe Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.Mark 4:8 · καλὴνAnd others fell into the good ground, and yielded fruit, growing up and increasing; and brought forth, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.Mark 4:20 · καλὴνAnd those are they that were sown upon the good ground; such as hear the word, and accept it, and bear fruit, thirtyfold, and sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.Mark 7:27 · καλὸνAnd he said unto her, Let the children first be filled: for it is not meet to take the children’s bread and cast it to the dogs.Mark 9:5 · καλόνAnd Peter answereth and saith to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.Mark 9:42 · καλόνAnd whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.Mark 9:43 · καλόνAnd if thy hand cause thee to stumble, cut it off: it is good for thee to enter into life maimed, rather than having thy two hands to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.Mark 9:45 · καλόνAnd if thy foot cause thee to stumble, cut it off: it is good for thee to enter into life halt, rather than having thy two feet to be cast into hell.Mark 9:47 · καλόνAnd if thine eye cause thee to stumble, cast it out: it is good for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell;Mark 9:50 · καλὸνSalt is good: but if the salt have lost its saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another.Mark 14:6 · καλὸνBut Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.Mark 14:21 · καλὸνFor the Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.Luke 3:9 · καλὸνAnd even now the axe also lieth at the root of the trees: every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.Luke 6:38 · καλὸνgive, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.Luke 6:43 · καλὸν · καλόν·For there is no good tree that bringeth forth corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that bringeth forth good fruit.Luke 8:15 · καλῇ · καλῇAnd that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.Luke 9:33 · καλόνAnd it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.Luke 14:34 · ΚαλὸνSalt therefore is good: but if even the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be seasoned?Luke 21:5 · καλοῖςAnd as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,John 2:10 · καλὸν · καλὸνand saith unto him, Every man setteth on first the good wine; and when men have drunk freely, then that which is worse: thou hast kept the good wine until now.John 10:11 · καλός· · καλὸςI am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.John 10:14 · καλὸςI am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,John 10:32 · καλὰJesus answered them, Many good works have I showed you from the Father; for which of those works do ye stone me?John 10:33 · καλοῦThe Jews answered him, For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.Acts 27:8 · Καλοὺςand with difficulty coasting along it we came unto a certain place called Fair Havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.Romans 7:16 · καλός·But if what I would not, that I do, I consent unto the law that it is good.Romans 7:18 · καλὸνFor I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.Romans 7:21 · καλὸνI find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.Romans 12:17 · καλὰRender to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.Romans 14:21 · καλὸνIt is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do anything whereby thy brother stumbleth.1 Corinthians 5:6 · καλὸνYour glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?1 Corinthians 7:1 · καλὸνNow concerning the things whereof ye wrote: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.1 Corinthians 7:8 · καλὸνBut I say to the unmarried and to widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.1 Corinthians 7:26 · καλὸν · καλὸνI think therefore that this is good by reason of the distress that is upon us, namely, that it is good for a man to be as he is.1 Corinthians 9:15 · καλὸνBut I have used none of these things: and I write not these things that it may be so done in my case; for it were good for me rather to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.2 Corinthians 8:21 · καλὰfor we take thought for things honorable, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.2 Corinthians 13:7 · καλὸνNow we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honorable, though we be as reprobate.Galatians 4:18 · καλὸν · καλῷBut it is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.Galatians 6:9 · καλὸνAnd let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.1 Thessalonians 5:21 · καλὸνprove all things; hold fast that which is good;1 Timothy 1:8 · καλὸςBut we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,1 Timothy 1:18 · καλὴνThis charge I commit unto thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to thee, that by them thou mayest war the good warfare;1 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸνThis is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;1 Timothy 3:1 · καλοῦFaithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.1 Timothy 3:7 · καλὴνMoreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.1 Timothy 3:13 · καλὸνFor they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.1 Timothy 4:4 · καλὸνFor every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:1 Timothy 4:6 · καλὸς · καλῆςIf thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now:1 Timothy 5:10 · καλοῖςwell reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.1 Timothy 5:25 · καλὰIn like manner also there are good works that are evident; and such as are otherwise cannot be hid.1 Timothy 6:12 · καλὸν · καλὴνFight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:13 · καλὴνI charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;1 Timothy 6:18 · καλοῖς,that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;1 Timothy 6:19 · καλὸνlaying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.2 Timothy 1:14 · καλὴνThat good thing which was committed unto thee guard through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.2 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸςSuffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 4:7 · καλὸνI have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith:Titus 2:7 · καλῶνin all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,Titus 2:14 · καλῶνwho gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.Titus 3:8 · καλῶν · καλὰFaithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:Titus 3:14 · καλῶνAnd let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.Hebrews 5:14 · καλοῦBut solid food is for fullgrown men, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.Hebrews 6:5 · καλὸνand tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,Hebrews 10:24 · καλῶνand let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works;Hebrews 13:9 · καλὸνBe not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.Hebrews 13:18 · καλὴνPray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.James 2:7 · καλὸνDo not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called?James 3:13 · καλῆςWho is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.James 4:17 · καλὸνTo him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.1 Peter 2:12 · καλήν, · καλῶνhaving your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.1 Peter 4:10 · καλοὶaccording as each hath received a gift, ministering it among yourselves, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God;