τέλοςtélos
properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)
Greek (New Testament) · G5056
Meanings
1. end: most frequently of the termination or limit of an act or state (in NT also of the end of a period of time, classical Greek τελευτή), Luke 1:33, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 2 Corinthians 3:13, 1 Peter 4:7; by by metonymy, of one who makes an end, Romans 10:4; ἕως (ἄχρι, μέκρι) τέλους, 1 Corinthians 1:8, 2 Corinthians 1:13, Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 6:11, Revelation 2:26; εἰς τ., to or at the end, Matthew 10:22, Mark 13:13, Luke 18:5, John 13:1; τ. ἔχειν, Luke 22:37; adverbially, τὸ δὲ τέλος, finally, 1 Peter 3:8; of the last in a series, Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:13; of the issue, fate or destiny, Matthew 26:58; with genitive of thing, Romans 6:21, and elsewhere; with genitive of person, 2 Corinthians 11:13, and elsewhere; of the aim or purpose, 1 Timothy 1:5.
2. toll, custom, revenue: Romans 13:7; plural, as most usually, Matthew 17:25
Same root
- πολυτελήςpolytelḗs · G4185extremely expensive
- ἐντέλλομαιentéllomai · G1781to enjoin
- τελώνηςtelṓnēs · G5057a tax-farmer, i.e. collector of public revenue
- τηλαυγῶςtēlaugōs · G5081in a far-shining manner, i.e. plainly
- τέλειοςtéleios · G5046complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588 (ὁ)) completeness
- παντελήςpantelḗs · G3838full-ended, i.e. entire (neuter as noun, completion)
- τελέωteléō · G5055to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
- ὁλοτελήςholotelḗs · G3651complete to the end, i.e. absolutely perfect
Where it appears
Appears 40 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 10:22 And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.
- Matthew 17:25 “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings tax their own people or the people they have conquered?”
- Matthew 24:6 And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately.
- Matthew 24:13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
- Matthew 24:14 And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come.
- Matthew 26:58 Meanwhile, Peter followed him at a distance and came to the high priest’s courtyard. He went in and sat with the guards and waited to see how it would all end.
See every passage
- Matthew 10:22, 17:25, 24:6, 24:13, 24:14, 26:58
- Mark 3:26, 13:7, 13:13
- Luke 1:33, 18:5, 21:9, 22:37
- John 13:1
- Romans 6:21, 6:22, 10:4, 13:7
- 1 Corinthians 1:8, 10:11, 15:24
- 2 Corinthians 1:13, 3:13, 11:15
- Philippians 3:19
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16
- 1 Timothy 1:5
- Hebrews 3:14, 6:8, 6:11, 7:3
- James 5:11
- 1 Peter 1:9, 3:8, 4:7, 4:17
- Revelation 2:26, 21:6, 22:13
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.