Strong's G514 · Greek
ἄξιος
axios · /ax'-ee-os/
Definition
probably from 71; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
KJV: due reward, meet, (un-)worthy
Root / derivation: probably from 71
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄξιος across 38 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
38 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew7 verses
Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: meet: or, answerable to amendment of life
Matthew 10:10Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat. staves: Gr. a staff
Matthew 10:11And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Matthew 10:13And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:38And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Matthew 22:8Then saith he to his servants The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
Luke8 verses
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. worthy of: or, meet for
Luke 7:4And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this:
Luke 10:7And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Luke 12:48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Luke 15:19And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Luke 15:21And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Luke 23:15No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him.
Luke 23:41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Acts6 verses
And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
Acts 23:29Whom I perceived to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds.
Acts 25:11For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.
Acts 25:25But when I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death, and that he himself hath appealed to Augustus, I have determined to send him.
Acts 26:20But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
Acts 26:31And when they were gone aside, they talked between themselves, saying This man doeth nothing worthy of death or of bonds.
Romans2 verses
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. have: or, consent with
Romans 8:18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Timothy4 verses
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
1 Timothy 4:9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
1 Timothy 5:18For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1 Timothy 6:1Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
Revelation7 verses
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Revelation 4:11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
Revelation 5:2And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
Revelation 5:4And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book, neither to look thereon.
Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
Revelation 5:12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 16:6For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G514 (axios) mean?
probably from 71; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):--due reward, meet, (un-)worthy.
How many times does G514 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G514 (ἄξιος) appears in 38 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “worthy.”
How is axios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G514 is rendered as “worthy” (35×), “meet” (4×), “reward” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἄξιος come from?
probably from 71