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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
περί
Greek transliteration: 
peri
Simplified transliteration: 
peri
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4012
GK Number: 
4309
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
333
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
prep
Gloss: 
(gen.) about, concerning, in regard to; (acc.) around, about, nearby
Definition: 
pr. of place, (1) gen., about, around; about, concerning, respecting, Mt. 2:8; 11:10; 22:31; Jn. 8:18; Rom. 8:3, et al. freq.; (2) acc., of place, about, around, round about, Mt. 3:4; Mk. 3:34; Lk. 13:8; οἱ περι τινα, the companions of a person, Lk. 22:49; a person and his companions, Acts 13:13; simply a person, Jn. 11:19; τὰ περι τινα, the condition, circumstances of any one, Phil. 2:23; of time, about, Mt. 20:3, 5, 6, 9; about, concerning, respecting, touching, Lk. 10:40; 1 Tim. 1:19; 6:21; Tit. 2:7

Greek-English Concordance for περί

Acts 25:19 but had certain questions about (peri | περί | prep-gen) their own religion to put to him and about (peri | περί | prep-gen) a certain Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul claimed to be alive.
Acts 25:20 Since I was uncertain about (peri | περί | prep-gen) how to investigate such questions, I asked if he wanted to go to Jerusalem to be tried there on (peri | περί | prep-gen) these charges.
Acts 25:24 And Festus said, “King Agrippa, and all men present with us, you see this man about (peri | περί | prep-gen) whom the whole Jewish people petitioned me, both in Jerusalem and here, crying out that he ought not to live any longer.
Acts 25:26 But I do not have anything definite about (peri | περί | prep-gen) him to write to my lord. Therefore I have brought him before you all, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that, when the examination has been conducted, I may have something to write.
Acts 26:1 So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for (peri | περί | prep-gen) yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to make his defense:
Acts 26:2 “Regarding (peri | περί | prep-gen) all the things of which I am being accused by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that it is before you that I am about to make my defense today,
Acts 26:7 to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, worshipping strenuously night and day. It is for (peri | περί | prep-gen) this hope, your Excellency, that I am being accused by Jews!
Acts 26:26 For the king knows about (peri | περί | prep-gen) these matters, and to him I am speaking boldly, for I am persuaded that none of these things has escaped his notice, for this was not done in a corner.
Acts 28:7 Now in the region around (peri | περί | prep-acc) that place were fields belonging to the leading man of the island, by name Publius, who welcomed us and for three days entertained us hospitably.
Acts 28:15 And the brothers there, when they heard about (peri | περί | prep-gen) us, came as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns to meet us. On seeing them, Paul gave thanks to God and took courage.
Acts 28:21 And they said to him, “We have received no letters from Judea about (peri | περί | prep-gen) you, nor have any of the brothers come from there and reported or spoken any bad about (peri | περί | prep-gen) you.
Acts 28:22 But we desire to hear from you what you think, for with (peri | περί | prep-gen) regard to this sect it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against.”
Acts 28:23 When they had arranged a day to meet with him, many came to him at his lodging, and he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about (peri | περί | prep-gen) Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets, from morning till evening.
Acts 28:31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about (peri | περί | prep-gen) the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hindrance.
Romans 1:3 the gospel concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh,
Romans 1:8 First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for (peri | περί | prep-gen) all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed throughout the whole world.
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God, by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as (peri | περί | prep-gen) a sin offering, condemned sin in the flesh,
Romans 14:12 So then each of us will give an account of (peri | περί | prep-gen) himself to God.
Romans 15:14 I myself am convinced my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able also to instruct one another.
Romans 15:21 rather, as it is written, “Those who were not told of (peri | περί | prep-gen) him will see, and those who have not heard of him will understand.”
1 Corinthians 1:4 I am always giving thanks to my God for (peri | περί | prep-gen) you because of the grace of God that was given to you in Christ Jesus,
1 Corinthians 1:11 For it has been reported to me by members of Chloe’s household that there are quarrels among you, my brothers.
1 Corinthians 7:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) the matters you wrote about. Yes, “It is good for a man not to have sexual contact with a woman.”
1 Corinthians 7:25 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who has been shown mercy by the Lord and is trustworthy.
1 Corinthians 7:37 However, the man who stands firm in his resolve is under no compulsion but has control over (peri | περί | prep-gen) his desire, and has determined this in his heart to keep her as his virgin, he will do well.
1 Corinthians 8:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) food sacrificed to idols: we know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 8:4 Therefore, as (peri | περί | prep-gen) to the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that “an idol has no genuine reality” and that “there is no God but one.”
1 Corinthians 12:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed.
1 Corinthians 16:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do.
1 Corinthians 16:12 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) Apollos our brother: I strongly urged him to go to you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his intention to go now. He will go when he has an opportunity.
2 Corinthians 9:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) the service to the saints, there is no necessity for me to write to you,
2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast about it, and more than that, about (peri | περί | prep-gen) the authority which the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
Ephesians 6:18 By means of all prayer and petition, pray at every time in the Spirit, and to this end keep alert with all perseverance and petition for (peri | περί | prep-gen) all the saints,
Ephesians 6:22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Philippians 1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or remain away, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel,
Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be encouraged by news about (peri | περί | prep-gen) you.
Philippians 2:20 For I have no one else of like mind who will be genuinely concerned for (peri | περί | prep-gen) your welfare.
Philippians 2:23 Therefore I hope to send him just as soon as I see how things will turn out for (peri | περί | prep-acc) me;
Colossians 1:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord our Jesus Christ, always when we pray for (peri | περί | prep-gen) you,
Colossians 4:3 At the same time, pray also for (peri | περί | prep-gen) us, that God will open a door for our message, so that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains;
Colossians 4:8 I am sending him to you for this express purpose, that you may know how (peri | περί | prep-gen) we are and that he may encourage your hearts. your
Colossians 4:10 sends greetings, you Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, my sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about (peri | περί | prep-gen) whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him),
1 Thessalonians 1:2 We continually give thanks to God for (peri | περί | prep-gen) all of you, making mention of you in our prayers, unceasingly
1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves report regarding (peri | περί | prep-gen) us what kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,
1 Thessalonians 3:9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for (peri | περί | prep-gen) you, for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God because of you?
1 Thessalonians 4:6 No one should sin against or take advantage of his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger in (peri | περί | prep-gen) all these things, as indeed we told you beforehand with solemn warning.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 Now with regard to (peri | περί | prep-gen) brotherly love you have no need for us to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God how to love one another.
1 Thessalonians 4:13 Now we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about (peri | περί | prep-gen) those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as others do who have no hope.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 Now concerning (peri | περί | prep-gen) the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need for anything to be written to you,
1 Thessalonians 5:25 Pray also for (peri | περί | prep-gen) us, brothers.

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