Strong's Concordance/Greek/G652

Strong's G652 · Greek

ἀπόστολος

apostolos · /ap-os'-tol-os/

Number
G652
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀπόστολος
Transliteration
apostolos
Pronunciation
ap-os'-tol-os
KJV occurrences
80 verses

Definition

from 649; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent.

KJV: apostle, messenger, he that is sent

Root / derivation: from 649

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀπόστολος across 80 verses.

apostles54×
apostle19×
apostles'5×
messenger1×
messengers1×
sent1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

80 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Luke6 verses
John1 verse
Acts30 verses
Acts 1:2

Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

Acts 1:26

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

Acts 2:37

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

Acts 2:42

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Acts 2:43

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

Acts 4:33

And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.

Acts 4:35

And laid them down at the apostles' feet: and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.

Acts 4:36

And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,

Acts 4:37

Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Acts 5:2

And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Acts 5:12

And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.

Acts 5:18

And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.

Acts 5:29

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Acts 5:34

Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

Acts 5:40

And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

Acts 6:6

Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Acts 8:1

And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Acts 8:14

Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:

Acts 8:18

And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 11:1

And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.

Acts 14:4

But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles.

Acts 14:14

Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,

Acts 15:2

When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.

Acts 15:4

And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.

Acts 15:6

And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.

Acts 15:22

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Acts 15:23

And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

Acts 15:33

And after they had tarried there a space, they were let go in peace from the brethren unto the apostles.

Acts 16:4

And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.

Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians9 verses
1 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,

1 Corinthians 4:9

For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. spectacle: Gr. theatre

1 Corinthians 9:1

Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?

1 Corinthians 9:2

If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:5

Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? wife: or, woman

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. diversities: or, kinds

1 Corinthians 12:29

Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? workers: or, powers?

1 Corinthians 15:7

After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

1 Corinthians 15:9

For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

2 Corinthians6 verses
2 Corinthians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

2 Corinthians 8:23

Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired of, they are the messengers of the churches, and the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:5

For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

2 Corinthians 11:13

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I am become a fool in glorying; ye have compelled me: for I ought to have been commended of you: for in nothing am I behind the very chiefest apostles, though I be nothing.

2 Corinthians 12:12

Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.

Galatians3 verses
Ephesians4 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Timothy2 verses
2 Timothy2 verses
Titus1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter2 verses
Jude1 verse
Revelation3 verses

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G652 (apostolos) mean?

from 649; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers):--apostle, messenger, he that is sent.

How many times does G652 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G652 (ἀπόστολος) appears in 80 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “apostles.”

How is apostolos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G652 is rendered as “apostles” (54×), “apostle” (19×), “apostles'” (5×), “messenger” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἀπόστολος come from?

from 649