ὑπέρ
hypér
Meaning “over”
Thayer in behalf of, for the sake of; over, beyond, more than; more, beyond, over
131 verses (148×)
22 books · common Greek New Testament
First appears: Matthew 5:44
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ὑπέρ 8 books
- Matthew 5:44 ὑπὲρ But 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,
- Mark 9:40 ὑπὲρ For whoever is not against us is on our side.
- Luke 6:40 ὑπὲρ A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
- John 1:30 ὑπὲρ This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who is preferred before me, for he was before me.'
- Acts 5:41 ὑπὲρ They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus' name.
- Romans 1:5 ὑπὲρ through whom we received grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name's sake;
- 1 Corinthians 1:13 ὑπὲρ Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?
- 2 Corinthians 1:6 ὑπὲρ But 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.
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