περί

peri

Greek G4012 Preposition 332 occurrences in 304 verses

περί about

περί,

prep. with genitive, accusative (in cl. also with dative; cf. M, Pr., 105f.),

with radical sense round about (as distinct from ἀμφί, on both sides).

I. C. genitive,

1. of place, about (poët.).

2. Causal, about, on account of, concerning, in reference to: Mat.2:8, Mrk.1:44, Luk.4:38, Jhn.16:26, Act.28:21, al. mult.; τὰ περί, with genitive, the things concerning one, one's state or case: Mrk.5:27, Act.1:3 28:15, Eph.6:22, al.; at the beginning of a sentence, περί, regarding, as to, 1Co.7:1, al.; in the sense on account of (Mat.26:28, 1Co.1:13, al.), often with ὑπέρ as variant (cf. M, Pr., 105).

II. C. accusative,

1. of place, about, around: Mat.3:4, Mrk.1:6, Luk.13:8, Act.22:6, al.; οἱ περί, with accusative of person(s), of one's associates, friends, etc., Mrk.4:10, Luk.22:49, Jhn.11:19, Act.13:13; οἱ περὶ τ. τοιαῦτα ἐργάται, Act.19:25; metaphorically, about, as to, concerning: 1Ti.1:19 6:4 2Ti.2:18 3:8, Tit.2:7; τὰ περὶ ἐμέ, Php.2:23; αἱ περὶ τ. λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι, Mrk.4:19.

2. Of time, in a loose reckoning, about, near: Mat.20:3, 5 6, 9 27:46, Mrk.6:48, Act.10:3, 9 22:6.

III. In composition: round about (περιβάλλω, περίκειμαι), beyond, over and above (περιποιέω, περιλείπω), to excess (περιεργάζομαι, περισσεύω).

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Concordance 304 verses

Acts 25:20 περὶπερὶ

Since I was at a loss as to how to investigate these matters, I asked if he was willing to go to Jerusalem and be tried there on these charges.
Acts 25:24 περὶ

Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 25:26 περὶ

I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign one about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write.
Acts 26:2 Περὶ

“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews,
Acts 26:7 περὶ

the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to realize as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.
Acts 26:26 περὶ

For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
Acts 28:7 περὶ

Nearby stood an estate belonging to Publius, the chief official of the island. He welcomed us and entertained us hospitably for three days.
Acts 28:15 περὶ

The brothers there had heard about us and traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. When Paul saw them, he was encouraged and gave thanks to God.
Acts 28:21 περὶπερὶ

The leaders replied, “We have not received any letters about you from Judea, nor have any of the brothers from there reported or even mentioned anything bad about you.
Acts 28:22 περὶ

But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
Acts 28:23 περὶ

So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
Acts 28:31 περὶ

Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:3 περὶ

regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Romans 1:8 περὶ

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.
Romans 8:3 περὶ

For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,
Romans 14:12 περὶ

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Romans 15:14 περὶ

I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
Romans 15:21 περὶ

Rather, as it is written: “Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.”
1 Corinthians 1:4 περὶ

I always thank my God for you because of the grace He has given you in Christ Jesus.
1 Corinthians 1:11 περὶ

My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed me that there are quarrels among you.
1 Corinthians 7:1 Περὶ

Now for the matters you wrote about: It is good to abstain from sexual relations.
1 Corinthians 7:25 Περὶ

Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 7:37 περὶ

But the man who is firmly established in his heart and under no constraint, with control over his will and resolve in his heart not to marry the virgin, he will do well.
1 Corinthians 8:1 Περὶ

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 8:4 Περὶ

So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.
1 Corinthians 12:1 Περὶ

Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
1 Corinthians 16:1 Περὶ

Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia:
1 Corinthians 16:12 Περὶ

Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
2 Corinthians 9:1 Περὶ

Now about the service to the saints, there is no need for me to write to you.
2 Corinthians 10:8 περὶ

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
Ephesians 6:18 περὶ

Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:22 περὶ

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Philippians 1:27 περὶ

Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 2:19 περὶ

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
Philippians 2:20 περὶ

I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
Philippians 2:23 περὶ

So I hope to send him as soon as I see what happens with me.
Colossians 1:3 περὶ

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Colossians 4:3 περὶ

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Colossians 4:8 περὶ

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Colossians 4:10 περὶ

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
1 Thessalonians 1:2 περὶ

We always thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers
1 Thessalonians 1:9 περὶ

For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
1 Thessalonians 3:9 περὶ

How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
1 Thessalonians 4:6 περὶ

and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 Περὶ

Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 περὶ

Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 Περὶ

Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
1 Thessalonians 5:10 περὶ

He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.
1 Thessalonians 5:25 περὶ

Brothers, pray for us as well.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 περὶ

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.