Belovedἀγαπητός
agapētos · Greek Adjective
A term of endearment used by the apostles to address fellow believers, emphasizing their status as loved by God and by one another.
fiery trialπύρωσις
pyrōsis · Greek Noun
Metaphorical language describing intense, painful persecution or difficult circumstances intended to refine the faith of the believer, similar to metal being purified by fire.
testπειρασμός
peirasmos · Greek Noun
A formal assessment or proving process; in a spiritual context, it is the testing of faith through hardship to confirm its genuineness and to produce spiritual maturity.
shareκοινωνέω
koinōneō · Greek Verb
To participate or have a portion in something with others; in a spiritual sense, it denotes the believer's intimate union with Christ in his earthly experiences.
sufferingsπαθήματα
pathēmata · Greek Noun
The experience of physical or emotional pain, hardship, or affliction endured for the sake of the Gospel and the name of Christ.
insultedὀνειδίζω
oneidizō · Greek Verb
Being spoken against, reviled, or mocked, especially by those hostile to the Christian faith, often in response to one's witness.
blessedμακάριος
makarios · Greek Adjective
A state of spiritual favor, joy, and divine approval; it is a position of grace granted by God that remains true regardless of external circumstances.
evildoerκακοποιός
kakopoios · Greek Noun
One who practices evil or violates the law, often used as a general term for those whose conduct is contrary to God's will and societal order.
meddlerἀλλοτριεπίσκοπος
allotriepiskopos · Greek Noun
A person who interferes in the affairs of others in an unauthorized, intrusive, or disruptive manner; one who 'oversees' matters that do not concern them.
suffersπάσχω
paschō · Greek Verb
To experience pain, hardship, or affliction. Biblically, suffering is often associated with the trials of faith and identification with Christ's sufferings.
ChristianΧριστιανός
Christianos · Greek Noun
A follower of Christ; one who belongs to the Messiah. This term denotes those who have been bought with a price and bear the name and character of their Savior.
ashamedαἰσχύνομαι
aischynomai · Greek Verb
A feeling of disgrace or loss of honor. In a biblical context, believers are exhorted not to feel shame for the gospel, even when facing societal reproach.
glorifyδοξάζω
doxazō · Greek Verb
To ascribe worth, honor, or praise to God. It involves acknowledging and manifesting the glory and majesty of God through one's life and testimony.
