χρηστός
chrēstos
χρηστός, -ή, -όν
(χράομαι), [in LXX chiefly for טוֹב (frequently of God: Psa.25:8, al.), also for יָקָר (Eze.27:22 28:13), יָשָׁר (Pro.2:21 א A) ;]
serviceable, good;
(a) of things, good, pleasant: of food (as often in cl.), οἶνος, Luk.5:39; ζυγός, Mat.11:30 (EV, easy); in ethical sense, ἤθη, 1Co.15:33;
(b) of persons, good, kind, gracious: Eph.4:32; of God, Luk.6:35, 1Pe.2:3; τ. χρηστὸν (= ἡ χρηστότης) τοῦ θεοῦ, Rom.2:4.
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Concordance 7 verses
- Matthew 11:30 χρηστὸς
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Luke 5:39 χρηστός
And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”
- Luke 6:35 χρηστός
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
- Romans 2:4 χρηστὸν
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 χρηστὰ
Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
- Ephesians 4:32 χρηστοί
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- 1 Peter 2:3 χρηστὸς
now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.