Greek · G4103, G1249 · unreviewed

πιστὸς διάκονος

Objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful · servant

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πιστός G4103 objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

Pronunciation pistós

Dual nature: passive sense means trustworthy/reliable; active sense means believing/faithful in trust.

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διάκονος G1249 servant

Pronunciation diákonos

Servant defined by work performed rather than status held; emphasizes function over hierarchical position.

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What does πιστὸς διάκονος (pistos diakonos) mean in the Bible?

πιστός · διάκονος is a Greek word meaning "objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful".

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Meaning

objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful

Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Matt 24:45 · Matt 25:21 · Matt 25:23 · Luke 12:42 · Luke 16:10 · Luke 19:17 · John 20:27 · 1 Cor 1:9 · 1 Cor 4:2 · 1 Cor 7:25 · 1 Cor 10:13 · 2 Cor 1:18 · Eph 6:21 · Col 1:7 · Col 4:7 · 1 Thess 5:24 33×

Nominative · Plural · Masculine Luke 16:11 · Luke 16:12 · Acts 10:45 · 1 Tim 6:2 · Rev 17:14 · Rev 21:5 · Rev 22:6 7×

Nominative · Singular · Neuter 1 Cor 4:17 1×

Nominative · Singular · Feminine 1 Tim 5:16 1×

Genitive · Plural · Masculine 1 Tim 4:10 · 1 Tim 4:12 2×

Genitive · Singular · Masculine Titus 1:9 · 1 Pet 5:12 2×

Genitive · Singular · Feminine Acts 16:1 1×

Dative · Singular · Masculine 2 Cor 6:15 · Gal 3:9 · Col 4:9 · 1 Pet 4:19 4×

Dative · Plural · Masculine Eph 1:1 · Col 1:2 · 1 Tim 4:3 · 2 Tim 2:2 4×

Accusative · Singular · Masculine 1 Tim 1:12 · Heb 3:2 · Heb 11:11 3×

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

1 Corinthians 10 — Learn from Israel, Flee Idolatry, and Seek the Good of Others for God’s Glory 1 Corinthians 3 — God’s Field, God’s Building, God’s Temple 1 Corinthians 4 — Stewards of Christ, Fools for Christ, and a Father’s Admonition Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship Ephesians 3 — The Mystery Revealed and the Church Strengthened in Christ’s Love John 20 — The Risen Lord: Empty Tomb, Eyewitness Faith, Peace, Mission, Spirit, Thomas, and the Purpose of the Gospel Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 16 — Faithful Stewardship, the Danger of Wealth, and the Finality of Judgment Luke 19 — The Son of Man Seeks the Lost, Receives the Kingly Kingdom, and Weeps over Jerusalem Mark 10 — The Way of the Servant King: Marriage, Children, Wealth, Cross, Ransom, and Sight Mark 9 — Glory, Unbelief, Suffering, Humility, and Radical Discipleship Matthew 20 — The First-Last Kingdom, the Ransom-Giving Son of Man, and Mercy for the Blind Matthew 23 — Woes upon Hypocritical Leadership and the Lament over Jerusalem Matthew 24 — The Olivet Discourse: Temple Desolation, Coming Judgment, the Son of Man, and Watchful Readiness Matthew 25 — Readiness, Stewardship, and the Final Judgment of the Son of Man Romans 13 — Submission to Governing Authorities, Love as the Fulfillment of the Law, and Life in the Light of the Coming Day Romans 15 — Bearing with the Weak, Welcoming One Another, and Paul’s Priestly Mission to the Gentiles Romans 16 — Gospel Partnership, Holy Greeting, False-Teacher Warning, and Doxology to the God Who Establishes

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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