ὑπέρ (when following subst.—poët.—ὕπερ; so as adv., 2Co.11:23), prep. with genitive, accusative I. C. genitive, primarily of place (rest or motion), over, above, across, beyond, hence, metaphorically, 1. for, on behalf of: of prayer, Mat.5:44, Act.8:24, Rom.10:1, Jas.5:16, al.; of laying down life, Jhn.10:11, Rom.9:3, al.; esp. of Christ giving his life for man's redemption, Mrk.14:24, Jhn.10:15, Act.21:13, Rom.5:6-8, al.; opposite to κατά, Mrk.9:40, Luk.9:50, Rom.8:31. 2. Causal, for, because of, for the sake of: with genitive of person(s), Act.5:41, Rom.1:5, Php.1:29, 2Co.12:10, al.; with genitive of thing(s), Jhn.11:4, Rom.15:8, 2Co.1:6, al. 3. = ἀντί (see M, Pr., 105), for, instead of, in the name of: 1Co.15:29, 2Co.5:15, 21 Gal.3:13, Col.1:7, Phm 13 (cf. Field, Notes, 225). 4. In more colourless sense, = περί (M, Pr., l.with), for, concerning, with regard to: Rom.9:27, 2Co.1:6 8:23 12:8, Php.1:7, 2Th.2:1, al. II. C. accusative, primarily of place, over, beyond, across, hence, metaphorically, of measure or degree in excess, above, beyond, over, more than: Mat.10:24, 37 Luk.6:40, Act.26:13, 1Co.10:13, 2Co.1:8, Eph.1:22 3:20, Phm 16, al.; after comparatives = than (Jdg.11:25, al.), Luk.16:8, Heb.4:12. III. As adv. (see supr. ad init.), more: ὕπερ ἐγώ, I more, 2Co.11:23; in compounds, see: ὑπεράνω, ὑπερλίαν, ὑπερπερισσῶς. IV. In composition: over (ὑπεραίρω), beyond (ὑπερβάλλω), more (ὐπερνικάω), on behalf of (ὐπερεντυγχάνω). (AS)
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G5228 — ὑπέρ
huper · above/for · Greek
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Matthew 5:44 · ὑπὲρBut I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,Matthew 10:24 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρ“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.Matthew 10:37 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρHe who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me isn’t worthy of me.Mark 7:37 · ὑπερπερισσῶςThey were astonished beyond measure, saying, “He has done all things well. He makes even the deaf hear, and the mute speak!”Mark 9:40 · ὑπὲρFor whoever is not against us is on our side.Mark 14:24 · ὑπὲρHe said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many.Luke 6:40 · ὑπὲρA disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.Luke 9:50 · ὑπὲρJesus said to him, “Don’t forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us.”Luke 16:8 · ὑπὲρ“His lord commended the dishonest manager because he had done wisely, for the children of this world are, in their own generation, wiser than the children of the light.Luke 22:19 · ὑπὲρHe took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and gave to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”Luke 22:20 · ὑπὲρLikewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.John 1:30 · ὑπὲρThis is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.’John 6:51 · ὑπὲρI am the living bread which came down out of heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. Yes, the bread which I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”John 10:11 · ὑπὲρI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.John 10:15 · ὑπὲρeven as the Father knows me, and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.John 11:4 · ὑπὲρBut when Jesus heard it, he said, “This sickness is not to death, but for the glory of God, that God’s Son may be glorified by it.”John 11:50 · ὑπὲρnor do you consider that it is advantageous for us that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”John 11:51 · ὑπὲρNow he didn’t say this of himself, but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation,John 11:52 · ὑπὲρand not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.John 13:37 · ὑπὲρPeter said to him, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.”John 13:38 · ὑπὲρJesus answered him, “Will you lay down your life for me? Most certainly I tell you, the rooster won’t crow until you have denied me three times.John 15:13 · ὑπὲρGreater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.John 17:19 · ὑπὲρFor their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.John 18:14 · ὑπὲρNow it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should perish for the people.Acts 5:41 · ὑπὲρThey therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.Acts 8:24 · ὑπὲρSimon answered, “Pray for me to the Lord, that none of the things which you have spoken happen to me.”Acts 9:16 · ὑπὲρFor I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name’s sake.”Acts 15:26 · ὑπὲρmen who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.Acts 21:13 · ὑπὲρThen Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”Acts 21:26 · ὑπὲρThen Paul took the men, and the next day, purified himself and went with them into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.Acts 26:13 · ὑπὲρat noon, O king, I saw on the way a light from the sky, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who traveled with me.Romans 1:5 · ὑπὲρthrough whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name’s sake;Romans 5:6 · ὑπὲρFor while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.Romans 5:7 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρFor one will hardly die for a righteous man. Yet perhaps for a righteous person someone would even dare to die.Romans 5:8 · ὑπὲρBut God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 8:27 · ὑπὲρHe who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit’s mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.Romans 8:31 · ὑπὲρWhat then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?Romans 8:32 · ὑπὲρHe who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?Romans 8:34 · ὑπὲρWho is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, yes rather, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.Romans 9:3 · ὑπὲρFor I could wish that I myself were accursed from Christ for my brothers’ sake, my relatives according to the flesh,Romans 9:27 · ὑπὲρIsaiah cries concerning Israel, “If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant who will be saved;Romans 10:1 · ὑπὲρBrothers, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.Romans 14:15 · ὑπὲρYet if because of food your brother is grieved, you walk no longer in love. Don’t destroy with your food him for whom Christ died.Romans 15:8 · ὑπὲρNow I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,Romans 15:9 · ὑπὲρand that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore will I give praise to you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.”Romans 15:30 · ὑπὲρNow I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,Romans 16:4 · ὑπὲρwho for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the Gentiles.1 Corinthians 1:13 · ὑπὲρIs Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?1 Corinthians 4:6 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρNow these things, brothers, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that in us you might learn not to think beyond the things which are written, that none of you be puffed up against one another.1 Corinthians 10:13 · ὑπὲρNo temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.1 Corinthians 10:30 · ὑπὲρIf I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced for that for which I give thanks?1 Corinthians 11:24 · ὑπὲρWhen he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “Take, eat. This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.”1 Corinthians 12:25 · ὑπὲρthat there should be no division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another.1 Corinthians 15:3 · ὑπὲρFor I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,1 Corinthians 15:29 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρOr else what will they do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead aren’t raised at all, why then are they baptized for the dead?2 Corinthians 1:6 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρBut if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.2 Corinthians 1:7 · ὑπὲρOur hope for you is steadfast, knowing that, since you are partakers of the sufferings, so also are you of the comfort.2 Corinthians 1:8 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρFor we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.2 Corinthians 1:11 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρyou also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed on us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on your behalf.2 Corinthians 5:12 · ὑπὲρFor we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.2 Corinthians 5:14 · ὑπὲρFor the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.2 Corinthians 5:15 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρHe died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.2 Corinthians 5:20 · Ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρWe are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.2 Corinthians 5:21 · ὑπὲρFor him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.2 Corinthians 7:4 · ὑπὲρGreat is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.2 Corinthians 7:7 · ὑπὲρand not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you, while he told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me; so that I rejoiced still more.2 Corinthians 7:12 · ὑπὲρSo although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.2 Corinthians 7:14 · ὑπὲρFor if in anything I have boasted to him on your behalf, I was not disappointed. But as we spoke all things to you in truth, so our glorying also which I made before Titus was found to be truth.2 Corinthians 8:16 · ὑπὲρBut thanks be to God, who puts the same earnest care for you into the heart of Titus.2 Corinthians 8:23 · ὑπὲρAs for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.2 Corinthians 8:24 · ὑπὲρTherefore show the proof of your love to them in front of the assemblies, and of our boasting on your behalf.2 Corinthians 9:2 · ὑπὲρfor I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.2 Corinthians 9:3 · ὑπὲρBut I have sent the brothers that our boasting on your behalf may not be in vain in this respect, that, just as I said, you may be prepared,2 Corinthians 9:14 · ὑπὲρwhile they themselves also, with supplication on your behalf, yearn for you by reason of the exceeding grace of God in you.2 Corinthians 11:5 · ὑπερλίανFor I reckon that I am not at all behind the very best apostles.2 Corinthians 11:23 · ὑπὲρAre they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I am more so; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths often.2 Corinthians 12:5 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρOn behalf of such a one I will boast, but on my own behalf I will not boast, except in my weaknesses.2 Corinthians 12:6 · ὑπὲρFor if I would desire to boast, I will not be foolish; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, so that no man may think more of me than that which he sees in me, or hears from me.2 Corinthians 12:8 · ὑπὲρConcerning this thing, I begged the Lord three times that it might depart from me.2 Corinthians 12:10 · ὑπὲρTherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then am I strong.2 Corinthians 12:11 · ὑπερλίανI have become foolish in boasting. You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing was I inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing.2 Corinthians 12:13 · ὑπὲρFor what is there in which you were made inferior to the rest of the assemblies, unless it is that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong.2 Corinthians 12:15 · ὑπὲρI will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more abundantly, am I loved the less?2 Corinthians 12:19 · ὑπὲρAgain, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.2 Corinthians 13:8 · ὑπὲρFor we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.Galatians 1:4 · ὑπὲρwho gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father—Galatians 1:14 · ὑπὲρI advanced in the Jews’ religion beyond many of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.Galatians 2:20 · ὑπὲρI have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.Galatians 3:13 · ὑπὲρChrist redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us. For it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree,”Ephesians 1:16 · ὑπὲρdon’t cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,Ephesians 1:22 · ὑπὲρHe put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things for the assembly,Ephesians 3:1 · ὑπὲρFor this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,Ephesians 3:13 · ὑπὲρTherefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.Ephesians 3:20 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπερεκπερισσοῦNow to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,Ephesians 5:2 · ὑπὲρWalk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.Ephesians 5:20 · ὑπὲρgiving thanks always concerning all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;Ephesians 5:25 · ὑπὲρHusbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;Ephesians 6:19 · ὑπὲρon my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,Ephesians 6:20 · ὑπὲρfor which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.Philippians 1:4 · ὑπὲρalways in every request of mine on behalf of you all making my requests with joy,Philippians 1:7 · ὑπὲρIt is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.Philippians 1:29 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρBecause it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,Philippians 2:9 · ὑπὲρTherefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name;Philippians 2:13 · ὑπὲρFor it is God who works in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure.Philippians 4:10 · ὑπὲρBut I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at length you have revived your thought for me; in which you did indeed take thought, but you lacked opportunity.Colossians 1:7 · ὑπὲρeven as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,Colossians 1:9 · ὑπὲρFor this cause, we also, since the day we heard this, don’t cease praying and making requests for you, that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,Colossians 1:24 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρNow I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the assembly;Colossians 2:1 · ὑπὲρFor I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;Colossians 4:12 · ὑπὲρEpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.Colossians 4:13 · ὑπὲρFor I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.1 Thessalonians 3:2 · ὑπὲρand sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in the Good News of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith;1 Thessalonians 3:10 · ὑπερεκπερισσοῦnight and day praying exceedingly that we may see your face, and may perfect that which is lacking in your faith?1 Thessalonians 5:13 · ὑπερεκπερισσοῦand to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.2 Thessalonians 1:4 · ὑπὲρso that we ourselves boast about you in the assemblies of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions which you endure.2 Thessalonians 1:5 · ὑπὲρThis is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.2 Thessalonians 2:1 · ὑπὲρNow, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to him, we ask you1 Timothy 2:1 · ὑπὲρI exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:1 Timothy 2:2 · ὑπὲρfor kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.1 Timothy 2:6 · ὑπὲρwho gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;Titus 2:14 · ὑπὲρwho gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.Philemon 1:13 · ὑπὲρwhom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.Philemon 1:16 · ὑπὲρno longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.Philemon 1:21 · ὑπὲρHaving confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even beyond what I say.Hebrews 2:9 · ὑπὲρBut we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.Hebrews 4:12 · ὑπὲρFor the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Hebrews 5:1 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρFor every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.Hebrews 6:20 · ὑπὲρwhere as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.Hebrews 7:25 · ὑπὲρTherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.Hebrews 7:27 · ὑπὲρwho doesn’t need, like those high priests, to offer up sacrifices daily, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. For he did this once for all, when he offered up himself.Hebrews 9:7 · ὑπὲρbut into the second the high priest alone, once in the year, not without blood, which he offers for himself, and for the errors of the people.Hebrews 9:24 · ὑπὲρFor Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;Hebrews 10:12 · ὑπὲρbut he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God;Hebrews 13:17 · ὑπὲρObey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.James 5:16 · ὑπὲρConfess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.1 Peter 2:21 · ὑπὲρFor to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,1 Peter 3:18 · ὑπὲρBecause Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring you to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;1 John 3:16 · ὑπὲρ · ὑπὲρBy this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.3 John 1:7 · ὑπὲρbecause for the sake of the Name they went out, taking nothing from the Gentiles.