ὑπέρ

huper

Greek G5228 Preposition 155 occurrences in 139 verses

ὑπέρ above/for

ὑπέρ (when following subst.—poët.—ὕπερ; so as adv., 2Co.11:23),

prep. with genitive, accusative

I. C. genitive, primarily of place (rest or motion), over, above, across, beyond, hence, metaphorically,

1. for, on behalf of: of prayer, Mat.5:44, Act.8:24, Rom.10:1, Jas.5:16, al.; of laying down life, Jhn.10:11, Rom.9:3, al.; esp. of Christ giving his life for man's redemption, Mrk.14:24, Jhn.10:15, Act.21:13, Rom.5:6-8, al.; opposite to κατά, Mrk.9:40, Luk.9:50, Rom.8:31.

2. Causal, for, because of, for the sake of: with genitive of person(s), Act.5:41, Rom.1:5, Php.1:29, 2Co.12:10, al.; with genitive of thing(s), Jhn.11:4, Rom.15:8, 2Co.1:6, al.

3. = ἀντί (see M, Pr., 105), for, instead of, in the name of: 1Co.15:29, 2Co.5:15, 21 Gal.3:13, Col.1:7, Phm 13 (cf. Field, Notes, 225).

4. In more colourless sense, = περί (M, Pr., l.with), for, concerning, with regard to: Rom.9:27, 2Co.1:6 8:23 12:8, Php.1:7, 2Th.2:1, al.

II. C. accusative, primarily of place, over, beyond, across, hence, metaphorically, of measure or degree in excess, above, beyond, over, more than: Mat.10:24, 37 Luk.6:40, Act.26:13, 1Co.10:13, 2Co.1:8, Eph.1:22 3:20, Phm 16, al.; after comparatives = than (Jdg.11:25, al.), Luk.16:8, Heb.4:12.

III. As adv. (see supr. ad init.), more: ὕπερ ἐγώ, I more, 2Co.11:23; in compounds, see: ὑπεράνω, ὑπερλίαν, ὑπερπερισσῶς.

IV. In composition: over (ὑπεραίρω), beyond (ὑπερβάλλω), more (ὐπερνικάω), on behalf of (ὐπερεντυγχάνω).

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Concordance 139 verses

Philippians 1:7 ὑπὲρ

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
Philippians 1:29 ὑπὲρὑπὲρ

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
Philippians 2:9 ὑπὲρ

Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
Philippians 2:13 ὑπὲρ

For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
Philippians 4:10 ὑπὲρ

Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
Colossians 1:7 ὑπὲρ

You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Colossians 1:9 ὑπὲρ

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
Colossians 1:24 ὑπὲρὑπὲρ

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
Colossians 2:1 ὑπὲρ

For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
Colossians 4:12 ὑπὲρ

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Colossians 4:13 ὑπὲρ

For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
1 Thessalonians 3:2 ὑπὲρ

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
1 Thessalonians 3:10 ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ

In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
2 Thessalonians 1:4 ὑπὲρ

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
2 Thessalonians 1:5 ὑπὲρ

All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
2 Thessalonians 2:1 ὑπὲρ

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
1 Timothy 2:1 ὑπὲρ

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
1 Timothy 2:2 ὑπὲρ

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:6 ὑπὲρ

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
Titus 2:14 ὑπὲρ

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Philemon 1:13 ὑπὲρ

I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
Philemon 1:16 ὑπὲρ

no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
Philemon 1:21 ὑπὲρ

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
Hebrews 2:9 ὑπὲρ

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 4:12 ὑπὲρ

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 5:1 ὑπὲρὑπὲρ

Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 6:20 ὑπὲρ

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:25 ὑπὲρ

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
Hebrews 7:27 ὑπὲρ

Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
Hebrews 9:7 ὑπὲρ

But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
Hebrews 9:24 ὑπὲρ

For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
Hebrews 10:12 ὑπὲρ

But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 13:17 ὑπὲρ

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
James 5:16 ὑπὲρ

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
1 Peter 2:21 ὑπὲρ

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
1 Peter 3:18 ὑπὲρ

For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
1 John 3:16 ὑπὲρὑπὲρ

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
3 John 1:7 ὑπὲρ

For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles.