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καλῶς

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
καλῶς
Greek transliteration: 
kalōs
Simplified transliteration: 
kalos
Numbers
Strong's number: 
2573
GK Number: 
2822
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
37
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
adverb
Gloss: 
rightly, well, sometimes with an implication of correctness
Definition: 
well, rightly, suitable, with propriety, becomingly, 1 Cor. 7:37; 14:17; Gal. 4:17; 5:7; truly, justly, correctly, Mk. 12:32; Lk. 20:39; Jn. 4:17; appositely, Mt. 15:7; Mk. 7:6; becomingly, honorably, Jas. 2:3; well, effectually, Mk. 7:9, 37; καλῶς εἰπειν, to speak well, praise, applaud, Lk. 6:26; καλῶς ἔχειν, to be convalescent, Mk. 16:18; καλῶς ποιειν, to do good, confer benefits, Mt. 5:44; 12:12; to do well, act virtuously, Phil. 4:14

Greek-English Concordance for καλῶς

Matthew 12:12 How much more valuable then is a man than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) on the Sabbath.”
Matthew 15:7 You hypocrites! Well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) did Isaiah prophesy about you, when he said:
Mark 7:6 And he said to them, “Isaiah prophesied accurately (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.
Mark 7:9 And he said to them, “You are clever (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) at setting aside the command of God in order to establish your own tradition.
Mark 7:37 They were absolutely astonished, saying, “He has done all things well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb). He makes the deaf to hear and the mute to speak!”
Mark 12:28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing. Seeing how well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) Jesus had answered them, he put this question to him: “Which commandment is the most important of all?”
Mark 12:32 And the scribe said to him, “Well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) said, teacher. You have spoken truthfully; ‘he is one, and there is no other besides him.’
Mark 16:18 with their hands they will pick up snakes; and if they drink any deadly poison it will in no way harm them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb)
Luke 6:26 Woe to you when all speak well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way.
Luke 6:27 “But I say to you who are listening to me: Love your enemies; do good (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) to those who hate you,
Luke 6:48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on bedrock; when a flood arose, the river broke against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) built.
Luke 20:39 In response some of the scribes said, “Teacher, you have spoken well!” (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb)
John 4:17 The woman replied “I do not have a husband.” Jesus said to her, “You are right (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) in saying, ‘I do not have a husband,’
John 8:48 The Jews answered him, saying, “Are we not correct (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?”
John 13:13 You call me ‘Teacher!’ and ‘Master!’ and you speak rightly (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb), for so I am.
John 18:23 Jesus replied, “If I spoke incorrectly, testify about the error; but if I spoke correctly (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb), why do you hit me?”
Acts 10:33 So immediately I sent for you, and you did well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) by coming. Now therefore we are all here in the presence of God to hear all that has been commanded you by the Lord.”
Acts 25:10 Paul answered, “I am now standing before Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be tried. Against the Jews I have done nothing wrong, as you yourself know very well (kallion | κάλλιον | adverb-comparative).
Acts 28:25 And not being in harmony among themselves, they departed after Paul made one further statement. “The Holy Spirit was right (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:
Romans 11:20 That is true (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb). They were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be proud, but stand in awe.
1 Corinthians 7:37 However, the man who stands firm in his resolve is under no compulsion but has control over his desire, and has determined this in his heart to keep her as his virgin, he will do well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb).
1 Corinthians 7:38 So then the one who marries his virgin does well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb), and the one who does not marry will do even better.
1 Corinthians 14:17 For you are giving thanks well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) enough, but the other person is not being edified.
2 Corinthians 11:4 For if one comes and proclaims a different Jesus whom we did not proclaim, or if you welcome a different spirit which you did not welcome, or a different gospel which you did not welcome, you put up with it easily (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb).
Galatians 4:17 They zealously seek your favor, but for no good (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) purpose. Rather, they want to separate you from us so that you will seek them.
Galatians 5:7 You were running well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb); who hindered you from obeying the truth?
Philippians 4:14 However, you have acted nobly (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb), sharing with me in my distress.
1 Timothy 3:4 managing his own household well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb), having submissive children with all dignity
1 Timothy 3:12 Deacons each should be men of one woman, managing children and their own households well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb).
1 Timothy 3:13 For those who serve well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) are acquiring a good standing for themselves and great confidence in faith, which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders who have been serving well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) be considered worthy of double honor, namely, those who are laboring hard at preaching and teaching.
Hebrews 13:18 Continue to pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) in every way.
James 2:3 and you pay special attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say, “You sit here in a good place,” (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) but to the poor man you say, “You stand over there, or sit down here at my feet,”
James 2:8 If you really fulfill the royal law as set forth in this scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb).
James 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb). Even the demons believe, and shudder.
2 Peter 1:19 Moreover, we hold the prophetic word to be reliable, and you will do well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) to pay attention to it as you would to a lamp shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.
3 John 1:6 They have testified to your love before the church. You will do well (kalōs | καλῶς | adverb) to help them on their way in a manner worthy of God,