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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
χρεία, -ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
chreia
Simplified transliteration: 
chreia
Numbers
Strong's number: 
5532
GK Number: 
5970
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
49
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-1a
Gloss: 
need, necessity
Definition: 
use; need, necessity, requisiteness,

, Eph. 4:29; Heb. 7:11; personal need, an individual want, Acts 20:34; Rom. 12:13; Phil. 2:25; 4:16, 19; χρειαν ἔχω, to need, require, want, Mt. 6:8; 14:16; Mk. 2:25; Jn. 2:25; ἐστὶ χρεια, there is need, Lk. 10:42; τὰ πρὸς τὴν χρειαν, necessary things, Acts 28:10; a necessary business, affair, Acts 6:3

Greek-English Concordance for χρεία

Matthew 3:14 But John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to be baptized by you, and yet do you come to me?”
Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) before you ask him.
Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of a doctor, but those who are sick.
Matthew 14:16 But Jesus said to them, “They have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to go away; you give them something to eat.”
Matthew 21:3 If anyone says anything to you, you are to say, ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of them.’ And he will send them at once.”
Matthew 26:65 Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed! What further need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) do we have of witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy.
Mark 2:17 When Jesus heard Jesus this he said to them, “Those who are in good health have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) have “Those who are in good health of a doctor, but those who are physically ill. who are I have not come to call the pious, but sinners, to repentance.”
Mark 2:25 He said to them, “Have you never read what David did David when in need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) he was in (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) and became hungry, he and those who were with him?
Mark 11:3 If anyone says to you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it and will send it back as soon as possible.’”
Mark 14:63 And the high priest, tearing his garments, said, “Why do we still have need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of witnesses?
Luke 5:31 In response Jesus said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of a doctor, but those who are sick do;
Luke 9:11 When the crowds found out about it, they followed him. So he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God and cured those who had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of healing.
Luke 10:42 but only one thing is necessary (chreia | χρεία | nom sg fem). Mary has chosen the most important thing, which will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 15:7 I tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of repentance.
Luke 19:31 If someone asks you why are you untying it, you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it.’”
Luke 19:34 And they said, “Because the Lord has need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of it.”
Luke 22:71 Then they said, “What further need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) do we have of a witness? we have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”
John 2:25 and because he had no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) that anyone should give evidence concerning man, for he himself knew what was in man.
John 13:10 Jesus said to him, “The one who has bathed has no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to wash, except for his feet, but is clean all over. And you men are clean, but not all of you.”
John 13:29 Some of them thought, since Judas used to keep the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy what we need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for the festival,” or that he should give something to the poor.
John 16:30 Now we know that you know all things and have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for anyone to question you. This is why we believe that you have come forth from God.”
Acts 2:45 and they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as anyone had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Acts 4:35 and placed it at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each according as anyone had need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Acts 6:3 Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to carry out this responsibility (chreias | χρείας | gen sg fem).
Acts 20:34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine provided for my own needs (chreiais | χρείαις | dat pl fem) as well as the needs of those with me.
Acts 28:10 They also honored us with many honors, and when we were getting ready to sail, they put on board whatever we needed (chreias | χρείας | acc pl fem).
Romans 12:13 contribute to the needs (chreiais | χρείαις | dat pl fem) of the saints, seek to show hospitality.
1 Corinthians 12:21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of you.”
1 Corinthians 12:24 whereas our presentable members have no such need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem). Instead, God has so arranged the body, giving greater honor to the member that lacked it,
Ephesians 4:28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him work hard, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one in need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Ephesians 4:29 Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is useful for building up, as the need (chreias | χρείας | gen sg fem) arises, that it may benefit those who hear.
Philippians 2:25 In the meantime I think it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need (chreias | χρείας | gen sg fem),
Philippians 4:16 for even in Thessalonica you sent something more than once for my need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem).
Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply your every need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 1:8 The word of the Lord has echoed forth from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place your faith in God has become known, so we have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) to say anything.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now with regard to brotherly love you have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for us to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God how to love one another.
1 Thessalonians 4:12 In this way you will live a proper life before outsiders and be dependent (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) on (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) no one.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for anything to be written to you,
Titus 3:14 And let our people learn to be devoted to good deeds, specifically the urgent needs (chreias | χρείας | acc pl fem), lest they be fruitless.
Hebrews 5:12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) someone to teach you again the basic elements of God’s revelation. You have become people needing (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) milk, not solid food;
Hebrews 7:11 If, then, perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people had received the law), what further need (chreia | χρεία | nom sg fem) would there have been for another kind of priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, rather than one designated after the order of Aaron?
Hebrews 10:36 You have need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of endurance, then, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
1 John 2:27 But the anointing you received from him abides in you, and you have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) that anyone teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and not a lie, just as it has taught you, abide in him.
1 John 3:17 But whoever has this world’s resources and sees his fellow Christian in need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) yet closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?
Revelation 3:17 Because you say, ‘I am rich and have prospered; I need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) nothing,’ but do not realize that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked,
Revelation 21:23 And the city has no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God floods it with light, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Revelation 22:5 And night will be no more. They will have no need (chreian | χρείαν | acc sg fem) for the light of a lamp or the light of the sun because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.