loveἀγαπᾶτε
agapaō · Greek Verb
To seek the well-being and highest good of another through a choice of the will. It is the primary characteristic of God's relationship with humanity and the greatest commandment for believers.
neighborπλησίον
plēsion · Greek Noun
One who is near or a fellow human being. While traditionally limited to one's own people, Jesus expanded the definition to include anyone in need, even enemies.
hateμισήσεις
miseō · Greek Verb
To regard with strong dislike or to love significantly less by comparison. In a biblical context, it can describe active hostility or the secondary status of one's affections compared to God.
enemyἐχθρόν
echthros · Greek Noun
An adversary or opponent who is hostile. The term describes those who oppose God’s people as well as the spiritual state of humanity before reconciliation with God.
prayπροσεύχεσθε
proseuchomai · Greek Verb
To communicate with God through petition, thanksgiving, and intercession. It is the vital link between the believer and the Father, acknowledging human dependence on divine grace.
persecuteδιωκόντων
diōkō · Greek Verb
To harass, oppress, or pursue with intent to harm, especially due to religious beliefs. The Bible often views persecution as a common experience for those living righteously in a fallen world.
sonsυἱοὶ
huios · Greek Noun
Offspring who bear the likeness and carry the authority of their father. Spiritually, it refers to those who are adopted by God and reflect His character through their conduct.
FatherΠατρός
patēr · Greek Noun
The source of life and the head of the family. As applied to God, it emphasizes His role as Creator, Sustainer, and the compassionate provider for His children.
heavenοὐρανοῖς
ouranos · Greek Noun
The dwelling place of God and the seat of His cosmic authority. It represents the realm of perfect holiness and the ultimate destination of the redeemed.
evilπονηροὺς
ponēros · Greek Adjective
Morally bad, corrupt, or harmful. It refers to thoughts and actions that are contrary to God’s nature and destructive to His creation.
goodἀγαθούς
agathos · Greek Adjective
Intrinsically excellent, beneficial, and morally right. It reflects the nature of God, who is the source of all goodness and whose works are perfect.
justδικαίους
dikaios · Greek Adjective
Righteous or upright in conduct and character. It describes those who live in accordance with God’s law and are declared righteous through faith.
unjustἀδίκους
adikos · Greek Adjective
Unrighteous or wicked, characterized by a lack of integrity or failure to adhere to God's standards. It describes those whose lives are marked by sin and disobedience.
loveἀγαπάω
agapaō · Greek Verb
To have a self-sacrificial, volitional love that seeks the highest good of another, modeled after God's love for humanity.
rewardμισθός
misthos · Greek Noun
Recompense or wages, often used in Scripture to refer to the eternal or spiritual compensation God grants for faithful service and obedience.
tax collectorsτελώνης
telōnēs · Greek Noun
Individuals hired by the Roman government to collect taxes, often despised by fellow Jews for their perceived collaboration with Rome and frequent dishonesty.
greetἀσπάζομαι
aspazomai · Greek Verb
To salute, welcome, or pay respects to someone; in a biblical context, it often implies showing kindness, fellowship, or acknowledging one's dignity.
brothersbrothers
adelphos · Greek Noun
Literally male siblings, but frequently used in the New Testament to denote fellow believers or members of the same spiritual family or community.
Gentilesἐθνικός
ethnikos · Greek Noun
People from non-Jewish nations; in a biblical context, often referring to those outside the covenant relationship with God who do not follow His laws.
perfectτέλειος
teleios · Greek Adjective
Reaching its end, finished, or complete; biblically, it refers to spiritual maturity or moral wholeness, reflecting God's own character.
heavenlyοὐράνιος
ouranios · Greek Adjective
Pertaining to or belonging to heaven; used to describe the divine nature, origin, or dwelling place of God.
Fatherπατήρ
patēr · Greek Noun
A male parent; theologically, it signifies God’s role as Creator and the intimate, authoritative relationship He shares with His children.
