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κοινωνία G2842
G2842 is the Greek word κοινωνία, transliterated koinōnía. The King James Version most often renders it fellowship.
What it means
partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction.
Where it comes from
from G2844 (κοινωνός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 20 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (to) communicate(-ation), communion, (contri-)distribution, fellowship.
Verses using κοινωνία
All 18 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 2:42 · KJV
And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Romans 15:26 · KJV
For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 1:9 · KJV
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 10:16 · KJV
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?
2 Corinthians 6:14 · KJV
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2 Corinthians 8:4 · KJV
Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.
2 Corinthians 9:13 · KJV
Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;
2 Corinthians 13:14 · KJV
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
Galatians 2:9 · KJV
And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.
Ephesians 3:9 · KJV
And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:5 · KJV
For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
Philippians 2:1 · KJV
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,
Philippians 3:10 · KJV
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Philemon 1:6 · KJV
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 13:16 · KJV
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
1 John 1:3 · KJV
That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
1 John 1:6 · KJV
If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
1 John 1:7 · KJV
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2842 mean?
G2842 is the Greek word κοινωνία (koinōnía), meaning partnership, i.e. (literally) participation, or (social) intercourse, or (pecuniary) benefaction.
How is G2842 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it fellowship (11 times), communion (4 times), contribution (1 time), take upon us the fellowship (1 time), distribution (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2842 appear in the Bible?
κοινωνία (koinōnía) is tagged in 18 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2842 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2844 (κοινωνός).
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