περισσοτέρωςperissotérōs
more superabundantly
Greek (New Testament) · G4056
Meanings
1. prop. more abundantly (so in Diod. 13, 108; Athen. 5 p. 192 f.); in the N. T. more, in a greater degree; more earnestly, more exceedingly; [cf. W. 243 (228)]: Mk. xv. 14 Rec.; 2 Co. vii. 15; xi. 23; Gal. i. 14; Phil. i. 14; 1 Th. ii. 17; Heb. ii. 1; xiii. 19; opp. to ἧττον, 2 Co. xii. 15; περισσοτέρως μᾶλλον, much more, [R.V. the more exceedingly], 2 Co. vii. 13. 2. especially, above others, [A. V. more abundantly]: 2 Co. i. 12; ii. 4.*
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.
- 2 Corinthians 2:4 I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.
- 2 Corinthians 7:13 We have been greatly encouraged by this. In addition to our own encouragement, we were especially delighted to see how happy Titus was about the way all of you welcomed him and set his mind at ease.
- 2 Corinthians 7:15 Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.
- 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? I know I sound like a madman, but I have served him far more! I have worked harder, been put in prison more often, been whipped times without number, and faced death again and again.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15 I will gladly spend myself and all I have for you, even though it seems that the more I love you, the less you love me.
Source: J. H. Thayer, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (1889), public domain.