περί, prep. with genitive, accusative (in cl. also with dative; cf. M, Pr., 105f.), with radical sense round about (as distinct from ἀμφί, on both sides). I. C. genitive, 1. of place, about (poët.). 2. Causal, about, on account of, concerning, in reference to: Mat.2:8, Mrk.1:44, Luk.4:38, Jhn.16:26, Act.28:21, al. mult.; τὰ περί, with genitive, the things concerning one, one's state or case: Mrk.5:27, Act.1:3 28:15, Eph.6:22, al.; at the beginning of a sentence, περί, regarding, as to, 1Co.7:1, al.; in the sense on account of (Mat.26:28, 1Co.1:13, al.), often with ὑπέρ as variant (cf. M, Pr., 105). II. C. accusative, 1. of place, about, around: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6, Luk.13:8, Act.22:6, al.; οἱ περί, with accusative of person(s), of one's associates, friends, etc., Mrk.4:10, Luk.22:49, Jhn.11:19, Act.13:13; οἱ περὶ τ. τοιαῦτα ἐργάται, Act.19:25; metaphorically, about, as to, concerning: 1Ti.1:19 6:4 2Ti.2:18 3:8, Tit.2:7; τὰ περὶ ἐμέ, Php.2:23; αἱ περὶ τ. λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι, Mrk.4:19. 2. Of time, in a loose reckoning, about, near: Mat.20:3, 5 6, 9 27:46, Mrk.6:48, Act.10:3, 9 22:6. III. In composition: round about (περιβάλλω, περίκειμαι), beyond, over and above (περιποιέω, περιλείπω), to excess (περιεργάζομαι, περισσεύω). (AS)
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peri · about · Greek
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Matthew 2:8 · περὶAnd sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.”Matthew 3:4 · περὶJohn wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.Matthew 4:6 · περὶ“If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’”Matthew 6:28 · περὶAnd why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.Matthew 8:18 · περὶWhen Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.Matthew 9:36 · περὶWhen He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.Matthew 11:7 · περὶAs John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?Matthew 11:10 · περὶThis is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’Matthew 12:36 · περὶBut I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.Matthew 15:7 · περὶYou hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you:Matthew 16:11 · περὶHow do you not understand that I was not telling you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”Matthew 17:13 · περὶThen the disciples understood that He was speaking to them about John the Baptist.Matthew 18:19 · περὶAgain, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.Matthew 19:17 · περὶ“Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.”Matthew 20:3 · περὶAbout the third hour he went out and saw others standing in the marketplace doing nothing.Matthew 20:5 · περὶSo they went. He went out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour and did the same thing.Matthew 20:6 · περὶAbout the eleventh hour he went out and found still others standing around. ‘Why have you been standing here all day long doing nothing?’ he asked.Matthew 20:9 · περὶThe workers who were hired about the eleventh hour came and each received a denarius.Matthew 20:24 · περὶWhen the ten heard about this, they were indignant with the two brothers.Matthew 21:45 · περὶWhen the chief priests and Pharisees heard His parables, they knew that Jesus was speaking about them.Matthew 22:16 · περὶThey sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.Matthew 22:31 · περὶBut concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what God said to you:Matthew 22:42 · περὶ“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.Matthew 24:36 · ΠερὶNo one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.Matthew 26:24 · περὶThe 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.”Matthew 26:28 · περὶThis is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.Matthew 27:46 · περὶAbout the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”Mark 1:6 · περὶJohn was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.Mark 1:30 · περὶSimon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her.Mark 1:44 · περὶ“See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”Mark 3:8 · περὶJerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.Mark 3:32 · περὶand a crowd was sitting around Him. “Look,” He was told, “Your mother and brothers are outside, asking for You.”Mark 3:34 · περὶLooking at those seated in a circle around Him, He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers!Mark 4:10 · περὶAs soon as Jesus was alone with the Twelve and those around Him, they asked Him about the parable.Mark 4:19 · περὶbut the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth, and the desire for other things come in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.Mark 5:16 · περὶThose who had seen it described what had happened to the demon-possessed man and also to the pigs.Mark 5:27 · περὶWhen the woman heard about Jesus, she came up through the crowd behind Him and touched His cloak.Mark 6:48 · περὶHe could see that the disciples were straining to row, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. He intended to pass by them,Mark 7:6 · περὶJesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.Mark 7:25 · περὶInstead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet.Mark 8:30 · περὶAnd Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.Mark 9:14 · περὶWhen they returned to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them.Mark 9:42 · περὶBut 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 10:10 · περὶWhen they were back inside the house, the disciples asked Jesus about this matter.Mark 10:41 · περὶWhen the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.Mark 12:14 · περὶ“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”Mark 12:26 · περὶBut concerning the dead rising, have you not read about the burning bush in the Book of Moses, how God told him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’?Mark 13:32 · ΠερὶNo one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.Mark 14:21 · περὶThe 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 16:8 · περὶSo the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.Luke 1:1 · περὶMany have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us,Luke 1:4 · περὶso that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.Luke 2:17 · περὶ · περὶAfter they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.Luke 2:18 · περὶAnd all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.Luke 2:27 · περὶLed by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,Luke 2:33 · περὶThe Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.Luke 2:38 · περὶComing forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.Luke 3:15 · περὶThe people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ.Luke 3:19 · περὶ · περὶBut when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done,Luke 4:10 · περὶFor it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully,Luke 4:14 · περὶJesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news about Him spread throughout the surrounding region.Luke 4:37 · περὶAnd the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region.Luke 4:38 · περὶAfter Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf,Luke 5:14 · περὶ“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”Luke 5:15 · περὶBut the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.Luke 6:28 · περὶbless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.Luke 7:3 · περὶWhen the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant.Luke 7:17 · περὶAnd the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.Luke 7:18 · περὶThen John’s disciples informed him about all these things.Luke 7:24 · περὶAfter John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?Luke 7:27 · περὶThis is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’Luke 9:9 · περὶ“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.Luke 9:11 · περὶBut the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.Luke 9:45 · περὶBut they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.Luke 10:40 · περὶBut Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”Luke 10:41 · περὶ“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.Luke 11:53 · περὶAs Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,Luke 12:26 · περὶSo if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest?Luke 13:1 · περὶAt that time some of those present told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.Luke 13:8 · περὶ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone again this year, until I dig around it and fertilize it.Luke 16:2 · περὶSo he called him in to ask, ‘What is this I hear about you? Turn in an account of your management, for you cannot be manager any longer.’Luke 17:2 · περὶIt would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.Luke 19:37 · περὶAnd as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:Luke 21:5 · περὶAs some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,Luke 22:32 · περὶBut I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”Luke 22:37 · περὶFor I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.”Luke 22:49 · περὶThose around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”Luke 23:8 · περὶWhen Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had heard about Him and was hoping to see Him perform a miracle.Luke 24:4 · περὶWhile they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.Luke 24:14 · περὶThey were talking with each other about everything that had happened.Luke 24:19 · περὶ“What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.Luke 24:27 · περὶAnd beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was written in all the Scriptures about Himself.Luke 24:44 · περὶJesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”John 1:7 · περὶHe came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe.John 1:8 · περὶHe himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light.John 1:15 · περὶJohn testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”John 1:22 · περὶSo they said to him, “Who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?”John 1:47 · περὶWhen Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.”John 2:21 · περὶBut Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.John 2:25 · περὶHe did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.John 3:25 · περὶThen a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.John 5:31 · περὶIf I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid.John 5:32 · περὶ · περὶThere is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid.John 5:36 · περὶBut I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me.John 5:37 · περὶAnd the Father who sent Me has Himself testified about Me. You have never heard His voice nor seen His form,John 5:39 · περὶYou pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,John 5:46 · περὶIf you had believed Moses, you would believe Me, because he wrote about Me.John 6:41 · περὶAt this, the Jews began to grumble about Jesus because He had said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.”John 6:61 · περὶAware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?John 7:7 · περὶThe world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.John 7:12 · περὶMany in the crowds were whispering about Him. Some said, “He is a good man.” But others replied, “No, He deceives the people.”John 7:13 · περὶYet no one would speak publicly about Him for fear of the Jews.John 7:17 · περὶIf anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.John 7:32 · περὶWhen the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him.John 7:39 · περὶHe was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.John 8:13 · περὶSo the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not valid.”John 8:14 · περὶJesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.John 8:18 · περὶ · περὶI am One who testifies about Myself, and the Father, who sent Me, also testifies about Me.”John 8:26 · περὶ“I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.”John 8:46 · περὶWhich of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?John 9:17 · περὶSo once again they asked the man who had been blind, “What do you say about Him, since it was your eyes He opened?” “He is a prophet,” the man replied.John 9:18 · περὶThe Jews still did not believe that the man had been blind and had received his sight until they summoned his parentsJohn 9:21 · περὶBut how he can now see or who opened his eyes, we do not know. Ask him. He is old enough to speak for himself.”John 10:13 · περὶThe man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep.John 10:25 · περὶ“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.John 10:33 · περὶ · περὶ“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.”John 10:41 · περὶMany came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was true.”John 11:13 · περὶ · περὶThey thought that Jesus was talking about actual sleep, but He was speaking about the death of Lazarus.John 11:19 · περὶand many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.John 12:6 · περὶJudas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it.John 12:41 · περὶIsaiah said these things because he saw Jesus’ glory and spoke about Him.John 13:18 · περὶI am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’John 13:22 · περὶThe disciples looked at one another, perplexed as to which of them He meant.John 13:24 · περὶSo Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about.John 15:22 · περὶIf I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.John 15:26 · περὶWhen the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—He will testify about Me.John 16:8 · περὶ · περὶ · περὶAnd when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:John 16:9 · περὶin regard to sin, because they do not believe in Me;John 16:10 · περὶin regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see Me;John 16:11 · περὶand in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.John 16:19 · περὶAware that they wanted to question Him, Jesus said to them, “Are you asking one another why I said, ‘In a little while you will not see Me, and then after a little while you will see Me’?John 16:25 · περὶI have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. An hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you this way, but will tell you plainly about the Father.John 16:26 · περὶIn that day you will ask in My name. I am not saying that I will ask the Father on your behalf.John 17:9 · περὶ · περὶ · περὶI ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.John 17:20 · περὶ · περὶI am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message,John 18:19 · περὶ · περὶMeanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching.John 18:23 · περὶJesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”John 18:34 · περὶ“Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?”John 19:24 · περὶSo they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did.John 21:24 · περὶThis is the disciple who testifies to these things and who has written them down. And we know that his testimony is true.
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