μάλα adv., [in LXX for אֲבָל, 3Ki.1:43, Dan LXX 10:21, al.; compar. for מ, Num.13:32 (31), al.; μᾶλλον ἠ (מ), Gen.19:9, al.; superlat., 2Ma.8:7, 4Ma.4:22 12:9 15:4 ;] I. Pos., very, very much, exceedingly (cl.; LXX ut supr.; in NT its place is taken by λίαν, σφόδρα, etc.). II. Compar., μᾶλλον. 1. Of increase, more; with qualifying words: πολλῷ, Mrk.10:48, Luk.18:39, Rom.5:15, 17, Php.2:12, al.; πόσῳ, Luk.12:24, Rom.11:12, al.; τοσούτῳ . . . ὅσῳ, Heb.10:25. 2. Of comparison, the more: Luk.5:15, Jhn.5:18, Act.5:14, 1Th.4:1, 10, 2Pe.1:10; ἔτι μ. καὶ μ., Php.1:9; with compar., Mrk.7:36, 2Co.7:13; πολλῴ μ. κρεῖσον, Php.1:23; μ. διαφέρειν, with genitive, Mat.6:26; μ. ἤ, Mat.18:13; with genitive, 1Co.14:18; as periphr. for compar., Act.20:35, 1Co.9:15, Gal.4:27; μ. δέ (EV, yea rather), Rom.8:34. 3. Of preference, rather, the rather, sooner: with qualifying words, πολλῷ, Mat.6:30, al.; πολύ, Heb.12:25; πόσῳ, Mat.7:11, al.; in a question, οὐ μ., 1Co.9:12; after a neg., Mat.10:6, al.; θέλω (εὐδοκῶ) μ., 1Co.14:5, 2Co.5:8; ζηλῶ, 1Co.14:1; with subst., τ. σκότος ἢ τ. φῶς, Jhn.3:19; μ. δέ, Gal.4:9. III. Superl., μάλιστα , most, most of all, above all: Act.20:38 25:26, Gal.6:10, Php.4:22, 1Ti.4:10 5:8, 17, 2Ti.4:13, Tit.1:10, Phm 16, 2Pe.2:10; μ. γνώστης, Act.26:3 (AS)
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G3123 — μᾶλλον
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Matthew 6:26 · μᾶλλονLook at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?Matthew 6:30 · μᾶλλονIf that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?Matthew 7:11 · μᾶλλονSo if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!Matthew 10:6 · μᾶλλονGo rather to the lost sheep of Israel.Matthew 10:25 · μᾶλλονIt is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!Matthew 10:28 · μᾶλλονDo not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.Matthew 18:13 · μᾶλλονAnd if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.Matthew 25:9 · μᾶλλον‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’Matthew 27:24 · μᾶλλονWhen Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.”Mark 5:26 · μᾶλλονShe had borne much agony under the care of many physicians and had spent all she had, but to no avail. Instead, her condition had only grown worse.Mark 7:36 · μᾶλλονJesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.Mark 9:42 · μᾶλλονBut 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 10:48 · μᾶλλονMany people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”Mark 15:11 · μᾶλλονBut the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.Luke 5:15 · μᾶλλονBut the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.Luke 11:13 · μᾶλλονSo if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”Luke 12:24 · μᾶλλονConsider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!Luke 12:28 · μᾶλλονIf that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!Luke 18:39 · μᾶλλονThose who led the way admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”John 3:19 · μᾶλλονAnd this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.John 5:18 · μᾶλλονBecause of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.John 12:43 · μᾶλλονFor they loved praise from men more than praise from God.John 19:8 · μᾶλλονWhen Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid,Acts 4:19 · μᾶλλονBut Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.Acts 5:14 · μᾶλλονYet more and more believers were brought to the Lord—large numbers of both men and women.Acts 5:29 · μᾶλλονBut Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.Acts 9:22 · μᾶλλονBut Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.Acts 20:35 · μᾶλλονIn everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”Acts 22:2 · μᾶλλονWhen they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more silent. Then Paul declared,Acts 27:11 · μᾶλλονBut contrary to Paul’s advice, the centurion was persuaded by the pilot and by the owner of the ship.Romans 5:9 · μᾶλλονTherefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!Romans 5:10 · μᾶλλονFor if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!Romans 5:15 · μᾶλλονBut the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!Romans 5:17 · μᾶλλονFor if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!Romans 8:34 · μᾶλλονWho is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.Romans 11:12 · μᾶλλονBut if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!Romans 11:24 · μᾶλλονFor if you were cut from a wild olive tree, and contrary to nature were grafted into one that is cultivated, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!Romans 14:13 · μᾶλλον,Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.1 Corinthians 5:2 · μᾶλλονAnd you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?1 Corinthians 6:7 · μᾶλλον · μᾶλλονThe very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?1 Corinthians 7:21 · μᾶλλονWere you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.1 Corinthians 9:12 · μᾶλλονIf others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ.1 Corinthians 9:15 · μᾶλλονBut 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.1 Corinthians 12:22 · μᾶλλονOn the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,1 Corinthians 14:1 · μᾶλλονEarnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.1 Corinthians 14:5 · μᾶλλονI wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.1 Corinthians 14:18 · μᾶλλονI thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.2 Corinthians 2:7 · μᾶλλονSo instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.2 Corinthians 3:8 · μᾶλλονwill not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious?2 Corinthians 3:9 · μᾶλλονFor if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!2 Corinthians 3:11 · μᾶλλονFor if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures!2 Corinthians 5:8 · μᾶλλονWe are confident, then, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord.2 Corinthians 7:7 · μᾶλλονand not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.2 Corinthians 7:13 · μᾶλλονOn account of this, we are encouraged. In addition to our own encouragement, we were even more delighted by the joy of Titus. For his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.2 Corinthians 12:9 · μᾶλλονBut He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.Galatians 4:9 · μᾶλλονBut now that you know God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you are turning back to those weak and worthless principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?Galatians 4:27 · μᾶλλονFor it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”Ephesians 4:28 · μᾶλλονHe who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.Ephesians 5:4 · μᾶλλονNor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.Ephesians 5:11 · μᾶλλονHave no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.Philippians 1:9 · μᾶλλον · μᾶλλονAnd this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,Philippians 1:12 · μᾶλλονNow I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.Philippians 1:23 · μᾶλλονI am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.Philippians 2:12 · μᾶλλονTherefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.Philippians 3:4 · μᾶλλον·though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:1 Thessalonians 4:1 · μᾶλλον·Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.1 Thessalonians 4:10 · μᾶλλονAnd you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more1 Timothy 1:4 · μᾶλλονor devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.1 Timothy 6:2 · μᾶλλονThose who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.2 Timothy 3:4 · μᾶλλονtraitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,Philemon 1:9 · μᾶλλονI prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.Philemon 1:16 · μᾶλλονno longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.Hebrews 9:14 · μᾶλλονhow much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!Hebrews 10:25 · μᾶλλονLet us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.Hebrews 11:25 · μᾶλλονHe chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.Hebrews 12:9 · μᾶλλονFurthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?Hebrews 12:13 · μᾶλλον.Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.Hebrews 12:25 · μᾶλλονSee to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?2 Peter 1:10 · μᾶλλον,Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,