χρηστότηςchrēstótēs

usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor)

Greek (New Testament) · G5544

Meanings

1. goodness, excellence, uprightness: Romans 3:12 (LXX).

2. goodness of heart, kindness: Romans 2:4, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12, Titus 3:4; followed by ἐπί, with accusative of person, Ephesians 2:7; id., opposed to ἀποτομία, Romans 11:22.

Synonyms

see ἀγαθωσύνη.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 10 times in the Bible.

  • Romans 2:4 Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
  • Romans 3:12 All have turned away; all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.”
  • Romans 11:22 Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:6 We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.
  • Galatians 5:22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
  • Ephesians 2:7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.