Strong's G3870 · Greek
παρακαλέω
parakaleo · /par-ak-al-eh'-o/
Definition
from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
KJV: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray
Root / derivation: from 3844 and 2564
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered παρακαλέω across 104 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
104 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew9 verses
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Matthew 5:4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 8:5And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
Matthew 8:31So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.
Matthew 8:34And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.
Matthew 14:36And besought him that they might only touch the hem of his garment: and as many as touched were made perfectly whole.
Matthew 18:29And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
Matthew 18:32Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
Matthew 26:53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Mark9 verses
And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.
Mark 5:10And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
Mark 5:12And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
Mark 5:17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
Mark 5:18And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
Mark 5:23And besought him greatly, saying My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
Mark 6:56And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. touched him: or, touched it
Mark 7:32And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.
Mark 8:22And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him.
Luke7 verses
And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.
Luke 7:4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
Luke 8:31And they besought him that he would not command them to go out into the deep.
Luke 8:32And there was there an herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they besought him that he would suffer them to enter into them. And he suffered them.
Luke 8:41And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:
Luke 15:28And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
Luke 16:25But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.
Acts21 verses
And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Acts 8:31And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.
Acts 9:38And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. delay: or, be grieved
Acts 11:23Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.
Acts 13:42And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. the next: Gr. in the week between, or, in the sabbath between
Acts 14:22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 15:32And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
Acts 16:9And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
Acts 16:15And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us.
Acts 16:39And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.
Acts 16:40And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.
Acts 19:31And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
Acts 20:2And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,
Acts 20:12And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.
Acts 21:12And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 24:4Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto thee, I pray thee that thou wouldest hear us of thy clemency a few words.
Acts 25:2Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him,
Acts 27:33And while the day was coming on, Paul besought them all to take meat, saying, This day is the fourteenth day that ye have tarried and continued fasting, having taken nothing.
Acts 27:34Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.
Acts 28:14Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
Acts 28:20For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Romans4 verses
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:8Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. giveth: or, imparteth with simplicity: or, liberally
Romans 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
Romans 16:17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
1 Corinthians6 verses
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. divisions: Gr. schisms
1 Corinthians 4:13Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
1 Corinthians 4:16Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
1 Corinthians 14:31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
1 Corinthians 16:12As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
1 Corinthians 16:15I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
2 Corinthians15 verses
Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
2 Corinthians 1:6And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. is effectual: or, is wrought
2 Corinthians 2:7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
2 Corinthians 2:8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
2 Corinthians 5:20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.
2 Corinthians 7:6Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
2 Corinthians 7:7And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 7:13Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.
2 Corinthians 8:6Insomuch that we desired Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also finish in you the same grace also. grace: or, gift
2 Corinthians 9:5Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. bounty: Gr. blessing whereof: or, which hath been so much spoken of before
2 Corinthians 10:1Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you: in presence: or, in outward appearance
2 Corinthians 12:8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
2 Corinthians 12:18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? walked we not in the same spirit? walked we not in the same steps?
2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Ephesians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians2 verses
That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;
Colossians 4:8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
1 Thessalonians8 verses
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
1 Thessalonians 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
1 Thessalonians 3:7Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith:
1 Thessalonians 4:1Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. beseech: or, request exhort: or, beseech
1 Thessalonians 4:10And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;
1 Thessalonians 4:18Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort: or, exhort
1 Thessalonians 5:11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. comfort: or, exhort
1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. exhort: or, beseech unruly: or, disorderly
2 Thessalonians2 verses
1 Timothy4 verses
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
1 Timothy 2:1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; exhort: or, desire
1 Timothy 5:1Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
1 Timothy 6:2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. faithful: or, believing
2 Timothy1 verse
Titus3 verses
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. as: or, in teaching
Titus 2:6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. sober: or, discreet
Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Philemon2 verses
Hebrews4 verses
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 10:25Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 13:19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Hebrews 13:22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
1 Peter3 verses
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 Peter 5:1The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
1 Peter 5:12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3870 (parakaleo) mean?
from 3844 and 2564; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
How many times does G3870 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3870 (παρακαλέω) appears in 104 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “besought.”
How is parakaleo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3870 is rendered as “besought” (21×), “beseech” (20×), “exhort” (14×), “comforted” (13×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word παρακαλέω come from?
from 3844 and 2564