ἀγαθοποιέω G15
G15 is the Greek word ἀγαθοποιέω, transliterated agathopoiéō. The King James Version most often renders it good.
What it means
to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty).
Where it comes from
from G17 (ἀγαθοποιός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 11 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (when) do good (well).
Verses using ἀγαθοποιέω
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 3:4 · KJV
And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
Luke 6:9 · KJV
Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Luke 6:33 · KJV
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 6:35 · KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Acts 14:17 · KJV
Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
1 Peter 2:15 · KJV
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 2:20 · KJV
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 3:6 · KJV
Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement.
1 Peter 3:17 · KJV
For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
3 John 1:11 · KJV
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Common questions
What does Strong's G15 mean?
G15 is the Greek word ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō), meaning to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty).
How is G15 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it good (6 times), well doing (2 times), well (1 time), long as ye do well (1 time), doeth good (1 time).
How many times does G15 appear in the Bible?
ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G15 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G17 (ἀγαθοποιός).
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