παρά-κλησις, -εως, ἡ (παρακαλέω), [in LXX : Job.21:2, Psa.94:19, Hos.13:14, Nam.3:7, Isa.57:18 66:11, Jer.16:7 (נָחַם, its parts and derivatives), Jer.38:9 (תַּחֲנוּן), Isa.28:29 30:7, 1Ma.10:24 1Mac 12:9, 2Ma.7:24 2Mac 15:11 * ;] 1. a calling to one's aid, summons (Thus.), hence, appeal, entreaty (Strab., Plut., al., 1Ma.10:24; of. Lft., Notes, 20) : 2Co.8:4. 2. exhortation, encouragement: Act.15:31, Rom.12:8, 1Co.14:3, 2Co.8:17, Php.2:1, 1Th.2:3, 1Ti.4:13, Heb.12:5; λόγος (τῆς) π., Act.13:15, Heb.13:22; υἱὸς π., Act.4:36. 3. consolation, comfort (Phalar., LXX) : Luk.6:24, Act.9:31, 2Co.1:4-7 7:4 7:7 7:13, 2Th.2:16, Phm 7; τ. γραφῶν, Rom.15:4; θεὸς τῆς π., Rom.15:5, 2Co.1:3; π. τοῦ Ἰσραήλ (see Dalman, Words, 109 f.), Lk (AS)
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G3874 — παράκλησις
paraklēsis · encouragement · Greek
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Luke 2:25 · παράκλησινNow there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.Luke 6:24 · παράκλησινBut woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.Acts 4:36 · παρακλήσεως,Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),Acts 9:31 · παρακλήσειThen the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.Acts 13:15 · παρακλήσεωςAfter the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”Acts 15:31 · παρακλήσει.When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message.Romans 12:8 · παρακλήσει,if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.Romans 15:4 · παρακλήσεωςFor everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.Romans 15:5 · παρακλήσεωςNow may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,1 Corinthians 14:3 · παράκλησινBut he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.2 Corinthians 1:3 · παρακλήσεως,Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,2 Corinthians 1:4 · παρακλήσεωςwho comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.2 Corinthians 1:5 · παράκλησιςFor just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.2 Corinthians 1:6 · παρακλήσεως · παρακλήσεωςIf we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.2 Corinthians 1:7 · παρακλήσεως.¶And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.2 Corinthians 7:4 · παρακλήσει,Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.2 Corinthians 7:7 · παρακλήσειand 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 · παρακλήσειOn 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 8:4 · παρακλήσεωςthey earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.2 Corinthians 8:17 · παράκλησινFor not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.Philippians 2:1 · παράκλησιςTherefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,1 Thessalonians 2:3 · παράκλησιςFor our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.2 Thessalonians 2:16 · παράκλησινNow may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,1 Timothy 4:13 · παρακλήσει,Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.Philemon 1:7 · παράκλησινI take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.Hebrews 6:18 · παράκλησινThus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.Hebrews 12:5 · παρακλήσεωςAnd you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.Hebrews 13:22 · παρακλήσεως·I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.