Strong's G15 · Greek
ἀγαθοποιέω
agathopoieo · /ag-ath-op-oy-eh'-o/
Definition
from 17; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty):--(when) do good (well).
KJV: (when) do good (well)
Root / derivation: from 17
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγαθοποιέω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke3 verses
Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Luke 6:33And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
1 Peter4 verses
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 2:20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. acceptable: or, thank
1 Peter 3:6Even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. daughters: Gr. children
1 Peter 3:17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G15 (agathopoieo) mean?
from 17; to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty):--(when) do good (well).
How many times does G15 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G15 (ἀγαθοποιέω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “good.”
How is agathopoieo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G15 is rendered as “good” (7×), “doing” (2×), “well” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἀγαθοποιέω come from?
from 17