Strong's G27 · Greek
ἀγαπητός
agapetos · /ag-ap-ay-tos'/
Definition
from 25; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear.
KJV: (dearly, well) beloved, dear
Root / derivation: from 25
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀγαπητός across 61 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
61 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 12:18Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.
Matthew 17:5While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Mark3 verses
And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Mark 9:7And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
Mark 12:6Having yet therefore one son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying They will reverence my son.
Luke3 verses
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
Luke 9:35And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.
Luke 20:13Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him.
Romans7 verses
To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 11:28As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes: but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes.
Romans 12:19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans 16:5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Romans 16:8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
Romans 16:9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
Romans 16:12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
1 Corinthians4 verses
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
1 Corinthians 4:17For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.
1 Corinthians 10:14Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
2 Corinthians2 verses
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 12:19Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
Ephesians2 verses
Philippians2 verses
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.
Colossians4 verses
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Colossians 4:7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Colossians 4:9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Colossians 4:14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
1 Thessalonians1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
Philemon3 verses
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
Philemon 1:2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
Philemon 1:16Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
Hebrews1 verse
James3 verses
Do not err, my beloved brethren.
James 1:19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? of the: or, of that
1 Peter2 verses
2 Peter6 verses
For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
2 Peter 3:1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
2 Peter 3:8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
2 Peter 3:14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
2 Peter 3:15And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
2 Peter 3:17Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
1 John5 verses
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
1 John 4:1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
1 John 4:11Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
3 John4 verses
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. in: or, truly
3 John 1:2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. wish: or, pray
3 John 1:5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
3 John 1:11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Jude3 verses
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Jude 1:17But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Jude 1:20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G27 (agapetos) mean?
from 25; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear.
How many times does G27 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G27 (ἀγαπητός) appears in 61 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beloved.”
How is agapetos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G27 is rendered as “beloved” (56×), “dear” (3×), “wellbeloved” (3×).
Where does the Greek word ἀγαπητός come from?
from 25