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Lexicon :: Strong's G4103 - pistos

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πιστός
Transliteration
pistos (Key)
Pronunciation
pis-tos'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 6:174,849

Strong’s Definitions

πιστός pistós, pis-tos'; from G3982; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:—believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 67x

The KJV translates Strong's G4103 in the following manner: faithful (53x), believe (6x), believing (2x), true (2x), faithfully (1x), believer (1x), sure (1x), not translated (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 67x
The KJV translates Strong's G4103 in the following manner: faithful (53x), believe (6x), believing (2x), true (2x), faithfully (1x), believer (1x), sure (1x), not translated (1x).

  1. trusty, faithful

    1. of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties

    2. one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust

    3. that can be relied on

  2. easily persuaded

    1. believing, confiding, trusting

    2. in the NT one who trusts in God's promises

      1. one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead

      2. one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
πιστός pistós, pis-tos'; from G3982; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:—believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
STRONGS G4103:
πιστός, πιστή, πιστόν (πείθω (which see)) (from Homer down), the Sept. mostly for נֶאֱמָן;
1. trusty, faithful; of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties: δοῦλος, Matthew 24:45; Matthew 25:21, 23; οἰκονόμος, Luke 12:42; 1 Corinthians 4:2; διάκονος, Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 1:7; Colossians 4:7; ἀρχιερεύς, Hebrews 2:17; Hebrews 3:2; of God, abiding by his promises, 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 1:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:24; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 10:23; Hebrews 11:11; 2 Timothy 2:13; 1 John 1:9; 1 Peter 4:19; add, 1 Corinthians 4:17; Colossians 4:9; 1 Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 3:5; 1 Peter 5:12; πιστός ἐν τίνι, in a thing, Luke 16:10-12; Luke 19:17; 1 Timothy 3:11; ἐπί τί, Matthew 25:23; ἄχρι θανάτου, Revelation 2:10. one who kept his plighted faith, Revelation 2:13; worthy of trust; that can, be relied on: 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Timothy 2:2: Christ is called μάρτυς ὁ πιστός, Revelation 1:5; with καί ἀληθινός, added, Revelation 3:14; (cf. Revelation 19:11). of things, that can be relied on: ὁ λόγος, 1 Timothy 3:1; 2 Timothy 2:11; Titus 1:9; (Titus 3:8; οὗτοι οἱ λόγοι, Revelation 21:5; Revelation 22:6); with πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος added, 1 Timothy 1:15; 1 Timothy 4:9; τά ὅσια Δαυις τά πιστά (see ὅσιος, at the end), Acts 13:34.
2. easily persuaded; believing, confiding, trusting (Theognis, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Plato, others); in the N. T. one who trusts in God's promises, Galatians 3:9; is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead, opposed to ἄπιστος, John 20:27; one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and the author of salvation (opposed to ἄπιστος, see πιστεύω, 1 b. γ. and πίστις, 1 b.) (a believer): Acts 16:1; 2 Corinthians 6:15; 1 Timothy 5:16; with the addition of τῷ κυρίῳ, dative of the person in whom faith or trust is reposed, Acts 16:15; plural in Colossians 1:2 (where cf. Lightfoot); 1 Timothy 4:10; 1 Timothy 6:2; Titus 1:6; Revelation 17:14; οἱ πιστοί, substantively (see Lightfoot on Galatians, p. 157), Acts 10:45; 1 Timothy 4:3, 12; with ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ added (cf. Buttmann, 174 (152)), Ephesians 1:1; εἰς Θεόν κτλ. 1 Peter 1:21 L T Tr text WH; πιστόν ποιεῖν τί, to do something harmonizing with (Christian) faith (R. V. a faithful work), 3 John 1:5.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
24:45; 25:21; 25:23; 25:23
Luke
12:42; 16:10; 16:11; 16:12; 19:17
John
20:27
Acts
10:45; 13:34; 16:1; 16:15
1 Corinthians
1:9; 4:2; 4:17; 7:25; 10:13
2 Corinthians
1:18; 6:15
Galatians
3:9
Ephesians
1:1; 6:21
Colossians
1:2; 1:7; 4:7; 4:9
1 Thessalonians
5:24
2 Thessalonians
3:3
1 Timothy
1:12; 1:15; 3:1; 3:11; 4:3; 4:9; 4:10; 4:12; 5:16; 6:2
2 Timothy
2:2; 2:11; 2:13
Titus
1:6; 1:9; 3:8
Hebrews
2:17; 3:2; 3:5; 10:23; 11:11
1 Peter
1:21; 4:19; 5:12
1 John
1:9
3 John
1:5
Revelation
1:5; 2:10; 2:13; 3:14; 17:14; 19:11; 21:5; 22:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G4103 matches the Greek πιστός (pistos),
which occurs 67 times in 63 verses in the MGNT Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Mat 24:45–Heb 11:11)

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 24:45 -

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others [in the house] their food and supplies at the proper time?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:21

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:21 - “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 25:23

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:23 - “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little, I will put you in charge of many things; share in the joy of your master.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:42

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:42 - The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward [of the estate], whom his master will put in charge over his household, to give his servants their portion of food at the proper time?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:10 -

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:11

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:11 - “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the use of earthly wealth, who will entrust the true riches to you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 16:12

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 16:12 - “And if you have not been faithful in the use of that [earthly wealth] which belongs to another [whether God or man, and of which you are a trustee], who will give you that which is your own?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 19:17

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 19:17 - “And he said to him, ‘Well done, good servant! Because you proved yourself faithful and trustworthy in a very little thing, you shall [now] have authority over ten cities [in my kingdom].’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 20:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 20:27 - Then He said to Thomas, “Reach here with your finger, and see My hands; and put out your hand and place it in My side. Do not be unbelieving, but [stop doubting and] believe.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 10:45

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 10:45 - All the circumcised believers who came with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 13:34

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 13:34 - “And [as for the fact] that He raised Him from the dead, never again to return to decay [in the grave], He has spoken in this way: ‘I WILL GIVE YOU THE HOLY AND SURE blessings OF DAVID [those blessings and mercies that were promised to him].’

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Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:1 -

Now Paul traveled to Derbe and also to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer [in Christ], however, his father was a Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 16:15

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 16:15 - And when she was baptized, along with her household, she pleaded with us, saying, “If you have judged me and decided that I am faithful to the Lord [a true believer], come to my house and stay.” And she persuaded us.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 1:9 - God is faithful [He is reliable, trustworthy and ever true to His promise—He can be depended on], and through Him you were called into fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:2 - In this case, moreover, it is required [as essential and demanded] of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 4:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:17 - For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord, and he will remind you of my way of life in Christ [my conduct and my precepts for godly living], just as I teach everywhere in every church.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 7:25

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 7:25 -

Now concerning the virgins [of marriageable age] I have no command of the Lord, but I give my opinion as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 10:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 10:13 - No temptation [regardless of its source] has overtaken or enticed you that is not common to human experience [nor is any temptation unusual or beyond human resistance]; but God is faithful [to His word—He is compassionate and trustworthy], and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability [to resist], but along with the temptation He [has in the past and is now and] will [always] provide the way out as well, so that you will be able to endure it [without yielding, and will overcome temptation with joy].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 1:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 1:18 - But [as surely as] God is faithful and means what He says, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No” [at the same time].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 6:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:15 - What harmony can there be between Christ and Belial (Satan)? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 3:9 - So then those who are people of faith [whether Jew or Gentile] are blessed and favored by God [and declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with Him] along with Abraham, the believer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:1 -

Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of God [that is, by His purpose and choice],

To the [fn]saints (God’s people) [fn]who are at Ephesus and are faithful and loyal and steadfast in Christ Jesus:

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 6:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:21 -

Now, so that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 1:2

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To the [fn]saints and faithful [fn]believers in Christ [who are] at Colossae: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 1:7 - You learned it from [our representative] Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 4:7

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:7 -

As to all my affairs, [fn]Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.

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Unchecked Copy Box Col 4:9

Unchecked Copy BoxCol 4:9 - and with him is [fn]Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:24 - Faithful and absolutely trustworthy is He who is calling you [to Himself for your salvation], and He will do it [He will fulfill His call by making you holy, guarding you, watching over you, and protecting you as His own].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 3:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 3:3 - But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and will protect and guard you from the evil one.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:12 -

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able for this, because He considered me faithful and trustworthy, putting me into service [for this ministry],

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 1:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 1:15 - [fn]This is a faithful and trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance and approval, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:1 -

This is a faithful and trustworthy saying: if any man [eagerly] seeks the office of [fn]overseer (bishop, superintendent), he desires an excellent task.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:11 - [fn]Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:3 - who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from [certain kinds of] foods which God has created to be gratefully shared by those who believe and have [a clear] knowledge of the truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:9 - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance and approval.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:10 - It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the [fn]Savior of all people, especially of those who believe [in Him, recognize Him as the Son of God, and accept Him as Savior and Lord].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 4:12 - Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 5:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 5:16 - If any believing woman has [dependent] widows [in her household], [fn]she must assist them [according to her ability]; and the church must not be burdened [with them], so that it may assist those who are truly widows [those who are all alone and are dependent].

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 6:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to be disrespectful toward them because they are brothers [in Christ], but they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their kindly service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these [duties and principles].

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:2 - The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach [fn]in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:11 - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying:

If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ti 2:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ti 2:13 -

If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:6 - namely, a man of unquestionable integrity, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of being immoral or rebellious.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:9 - He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error].

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 3:8 - This is a faithful and trustworthy saying; and concerning these things I want you to speak with great confidence, so that those who have believed God [that is, those who have trusted in, relied on, and accepted Christ Jesus as Savior,] will be careful to participate in doing good and honorable things. These things are excellent [in themselves] and profitable for the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 2:17

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 2:17 - Therefore, it was essential that He had to be made like His brothers (mankind) in every respect, so that He might [by experience] become a merciful and faithful High Priest in things related to God, to make atonement (propitiation) for the people’s sins [thereby wiping away the sin, satisfying divine justice, and providing a way of reconciliation between God and mankind].

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:2

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:2 - He was faithful to Him who appointed Him [Apostle and High Priest], as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:5 - Now Moses was faithful in [the administration of] all God’s house, [but only] as a ministering servant, [his ministry serving] as a testimony of the things which were to be spoken afterward [the revelation to come in Christ];

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:23

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:23 - Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word];

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 11:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 11:11 - By faith even Sarah herself received the ability to conceive [a child], even [when she was long] past the normal age for it, because she considered Him who had given her the promise to be reliable and true [to His word].

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