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G2843 Β· Greek Β· New Testament
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koinonikos
Adjective
Generous, ready to share, communicative, sociable

Definition

From G2842 (koinonia, 'fellowship/sharing'). Koinonikos describes one who is disposed toward sharing β€” generous, open-handed, communally minded. The adjectival form of the great NT word for Christian fellowship.

Usage & Theological Significance

1 Timothy 6:18 commands the wealthy to 'be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate (koinonikos).' The word captures the disposition of the generous heart β€” not merely giving when asked but actively looking for ways to share. True koinonia (fellowship) is not a spiritual feeling but a practical sharing of resources. Acts 2:44–45 describes the early church's radical koinonikos lifestyle: 'all things common... sold possessions... distributed to all as any had need.' The generous believer embodies the character of the God who gave His only Son β€” and continues giving through His people.

Key Bible Verses

1 Timothy 6:18
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.
Acts 2:44
And all that believed were together, and had all things common.
2 Corinthians 9:13
Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them.
Romans 12:13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Luke 3:11
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.

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