πλήν
plḗn
Meaning “moreover”
Thayer moreover, besides, but, nevertheless; besides, except, but
31 verses
9 books · uncommon Greek New Testament
First appears: Matthew 11:22
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πλήν 8 books
- Matthew 11:22 πλὴν But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.
- Mark 12:32 πλὴν The scribe said to him, "Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,
- Luke 6:24 Πλὴν "But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.
- John 8:10 πλὴν Jesus, standing up, saw her and said, "Woman, where are your accusers? Did no one condemn you?"
- Acts 8:1 πλὴν Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.
- 1 Corinthians 11:11 πλὴν Nevertheless, neither is the woman independent of the man, nor the man independent of the woman, in the Lord.
- Ephesians 5:33 πλὴν Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
- Philippians 1:18 πλὴν What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.
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