Strong's Greek · G5228
ὑπέρ
hypér
Definition"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
Derivationa primary preposition;
KJV usage(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very
Occurrences160 in the KJV · 144 verses
ὑπέρ in Scripture
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Matthew 10:24
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Matthew 10:37
He 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.
Mark 9:40
For he that is not against us is on our part.
Luke 6:28
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Luke 6:40
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
Luke 9:50
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
Luke 16:8
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Luke 22:19
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Luke 22:20
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
John 6:51
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
John 10:11
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
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