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G2144 · Greek · New Testament
εὐπρόσδεκτος
euprosdektos
Adjective
acceptable, well-received, pleasing

Definition

Euprosdektos means 'well-accepted' or 'highly acceptable' — that which is gladly received and approved. Combining eu (well) + prosdechomai (to receive/accept), it describes offerings, times, and persons that are especially welcome and pleasing. It appears in Romans 15 for the offering Paul collects for Jerusalem, in 2 Corinthians 6:2 quoting Isaiah for the 'time of God's favor.'

Usage & Theological Significance

2 Corinthians 6:2 declares: 'Now is the acceptable [euprosdektos] time; now is the day of salvation' — quoting Isaiah 49:8. This is one of the most urgent evangelistic declarations in Scripture: the present moment is the window of divine acceptance and salvation. Every day of the gospel age is a euprosdektos day — a day when God gladly receives those who come. This will not always be the case; the acceptable time has an end. The theology calls for urgent response: now, while it is still the day of favor, come to God.

Key Bible Verses

2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God's favor [euprosdektos], now is the day of salvation.
Romans 15:16 ...so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable [euprosdektos] to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:31 Pray that I may be kept safe from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received [euprosdektos] by the Lord's people there.
1 Peter 2:5 You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable [euprosdektos] to God through Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 49:8 In the time of my favor I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you.

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