εὐαγγελιστήςeuangelistḗs
an evangelist
Greek (New Testament) · G2099
Meanings
(a) in NT, a preacher of the gospel: Acts 21:8, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 4:5
(b) later, a writer of a gospel (ecclesiastical).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- Acts 21:8 The next day we went on to Caesarea and stayed at the home of Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven men who had been chosen to distribute food.
- Ephesians 4:11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.
- 2 Timothy 4:5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.