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πείθω G3982
G3982 is the Greek word πείθω, transliterated peíthō. The King James Version most often renders it persuaded.
What it means
to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 48 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: agree, assure, believe, have confidence, be (wax) conflent, make friend, obey, persuade, trust, yield.
Verses using πείθω
The first 40 of 55 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 27:20 · KJV
But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
Matthew 27:43 · KJV
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
Matthew 28:14 · KJV
And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Mark 10:24 · KJV
And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Luke 11:22 · KJV
But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
Luke 16:31 · KJV
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
Luke 18:9 · KJV
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Luke 20:6 · KJV
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
Acts 5:36 · KJV
For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
Acts 5:37 · KJV
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
Acts 5:40 · KJV
And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Acts 12:20 · KJV
And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
Acts 13:43 · KJV
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 14:19 · KJV
And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 17:4 · KJV
And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
Acts 18:4 · KJV
And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.
Acts 19:8 · KJV
And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
Acts 19:26 · KJV
Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
Acts 21:14 · KJV
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
Acts 23:21 · KJV
But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee.
Acts 26:26 · KJV
For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.
Acts 26:28 · KJV
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.
Acts 27:11 · KJV
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
Acts 28:23 · KJV
And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.
Acts 28:24 · KJV
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
Romans 2:8 · KJV
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Romans 2:19 · KJV
And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness,
Romans 8:38 · KJV
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Romans 14:14 · KJV
I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.
Romans 15:14 · KJV
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
2 Corinthians 1:9 · KJV
But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:
2 Corinthians 2:3 · KJV
And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.
2 Corinthians 5:11 · KJV
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
2 Corinthians 10:7 · KJV
Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s.
Galatians 1:10 · KJV
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Galatians 3:1 · KJV
O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?
Galatians 5:7 · KJV
Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth?
Galatians 5:10 · KJV
I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
Philippians 1:6 · KJV
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:14 · KJV
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3982 mean?
G3982 is the Greek word πείθω (peíthō), meaning to convince (by argument, true or false); by analogy, to pacify or conciliate (by other fair means); reflexively or passively, to assent (to evidence or authority), to rely (by inward certainty).
How is G3982 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it persuaded (15 times), trust (5 times), obey (5 times), confidence (4 times), trusted (3 times), among others.
How many times does G3982 appear in the Bible?
πείθω (peíthō) is tagged in 55 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3982 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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