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
kalos · good · Greek
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Matthew 3:10 · καλὸνThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.Matthew 5:16 · καλὰIn the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.Matthew 7:17 · καλοὺςLikewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.Matthew 7:18 · καλοὺςA good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.Matthew 7:19 · καλὸνEvery tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.Matthew 12:33 · καλὸν · καλόν,Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.Matthew 13:8 · καλὴνStill other seed fell on good soil and produced a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.Matthew 13:23 · καλὴνBut the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”Matthew 13:24 · καλὸνJesus put before them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.Matthew 13:27 · καλὸνThe owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’Matthew 13:37 · καλὸνHe replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man.Matthew 13:38 · καλὸνThe field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one,Matthew 13:45 · καλοὺςAgain, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.Matthew 13:48 · καλὰWhen it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away.Matthew 15:26 · καλὸνBut Jesus replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”Matthew 17:4 · καλόνPeter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If You wish, I will put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”Matthew 18:8 · καλόνIf your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than to have two hands and two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire.Matthew 18:9 · καλόνAnd if your eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into the fire of hell.Matthew 26:10 · καλὸνAware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.Matthew 26:24 · καλὸνThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”Mark 4:8 · καλὴνStill other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop—one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”Mark 4:20 · καλὴνStill others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop—thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”Mark 7:27 · καλὸν“First let the children have their fill,” He said. “For it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”Mark 9:5 · καλόνPeter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.”Mark 9:42 · καλόνBut if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.Mark 9:43 · καλόνIf your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire.Mark 9:45 · καλόνIf your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell.Mark 9:47 · καλόνAnd if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell,Mark 9:50 · καλὸνSalt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”Mark 14:6 · καλὸνBut Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.Mark 14:21 · καλὸνThe Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”Luke 3:9 · καλὸνThe axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”Luke 6:38 · καλὸνGive, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”Luke 6:43 · καλὸν · καλόν·No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.Luke 8:15 · καλῇ · καλῇBut the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.Luke 9:33 · καλόνAs Moses and Elijah were leaving, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for You, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)Luke 14:34 · ΚαλὸνSalt is good, but if the salt loses its savor, with what will it be seasoned?Luke 21:5 · καλοῖςAs some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,John 2:10 · καλὸν · καλὸνand said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!”John 10:11 · καλός· · καλὸςI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.John 10:14 · καλὸςI am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,John 10:32 · καλὰBut Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”John 10:33 · καλοῦ“We are not stoning You for any good work,” said the Jews, “but for blasphemy, because You, who are a man, make Yourself out to be God.”Acts 27:8 · ΚαλοὺςAfter we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.Romans 7:16 · καλός·And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.Romans 7:18 · καλὸνI know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.Romans 7:21 · καλὸνSo this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.Romans 12:17 · καλὰDo not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.Romans 14:21 · καλὸνIt is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble.1 Corinthians 5:6 · καλὸνYour boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?1 Corinthians 7:1 · καλὸνNow for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.1 Corinthians 7:8 · καλὸνNow to the unmarried and widows I say this: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am.1 Corinthians 7:26 · καλὸν · καλὸνBecause of the present crisis, I think it is good for a man to remain as he is.1 Corinthians 9:15 · καλὸνBut I have not used any of these rights. And I am not writing this to suggest that something be done for me. Indeed, I would rather die than let anyone nullify my boast.2 Corinthians 8:21 · καλὰFor we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.2 Corinthians 13:7 · καλὸνNow we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.Galatians 4:18 · καλὸν · καλῷNevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.Galatians 6:9 · καλὸνLet us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.1 Thessalonians 5:21 · καλὸνbut test all things. Hold fast to what is good.1 Timothy 1:8 · καλὸςNow we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.1 Timothy 1:18 · καλὴνTimothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,1 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸνThis is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,1 Timothy 3:1 · καλοῦThis is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.1 Timothy 3:7 · καλὴνFurthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.1 Timothy 3:13 · καλὸνFor those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.1 Timothy 4:4 · καλὸνFor every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,1 Timothy 4:6 · καλὸς · καλῆςBy pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.1 Timothy 5:10 · καλοῖςand well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.1 Timothy 5:25 · καλὰIn the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.1 Timothy 6:12 · καλὸν · καλὴνFight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:13 · καλὴνI charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:1 Timothy 6:18 · καλοῖς,Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,1 Timothy 6:19 · καλὸνtreasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.2 Timothy 1:14 · καλὴνGuard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.2 Timothy 2:3 · καλὸςJoin me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 4:7 · καλὸνI have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.Titus 2:7 · καλῶνIn everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,Titus 2:14 · καλῶνHe gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.Titus 3:8 · καλῶν · καλὰThis saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.Titus 3:14 · καλῶνAnd our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.Hebrews 5:14 · καλοῦBut solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.Hebrews 6:5 · καλὸνwho have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—Hebrews 10:24 · καλῶνAnd let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.Hebrews 13:9 · καλὸνDo not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.Hebrews 13:18 · καλὴνPray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.James 2:7 · καλὸνAre they not the ones who blaspheme the noble name by which you have been called?James 3:13 · καλῆςWho is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.James 4:17 · καλὸνAnyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.1 Peter 2:12 · καλήν, · καλῶνConduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.1 Peter 4:10 · καλοὶAs good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.