G4777
συγκακοπαθέω
to suffer hardship in company with
Transliteration
synkakopathéōPronunciation
(soong-kak-op-ath-eh'-o)Everything you need to know.
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to suffer hardship in company with
συγκακοπαθέω(synkakopathéō)
Strong’s Definition
to suffer hardship in company with
from G4862 (σύν) and G2553 (κακοπαθέω);
“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;”
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Strong's G4777: A compound verb meaning "to suffer hardship together with." From σύν (with), κακός (evil/trouble), and πάθος (suffering). Used in contexts of shared suffering for the gospel, particularly emphasizing the voluntary endurance of hardship in fellowship with other believers and the Messiah.
U- Unveiling the Word
Συγκακοπαθέω encompasses the profound concept of shared suffering in the context of Christian ministry and discipleship. The word uniquely combines the ideas of fellowship, hardship, and endurance, emphasizing how believers participate together in suffering for the gospel. In the New Testament, Paul uses it to encourage Timothy to join in bearing hardship for the sake of the Messiah. Early church fathers saw this word as emblematic of authentic Christian community and discipleship. Today, it continues to challenge believers to embrace shared suffering as a natural part of following the Messiah and supporting fellow believers.
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in contexts of shared ministerial hardship. Thayer's notes its specific application to gospel suffering. LSJ traces limited classical usage. Vine's highlights its connection to discipleship. Strong's connects it to voluntary participation in others' trials. LEH notes its absence in the Septuagint. Moulton and Milligan discuss its rare occurrence in non-biblical texts.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
2 Timothy 1:8: "Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with me [συγκακοπαθέω] for the gospel according to the power of God."
Additional References:
2 Timothy 2:3
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Συγκακοπαθέω powerfully captures the reality of Christian fellowship in suffering. It reminds us that following the Messiah involves not only sharing in His sufferings but also supporting fellow believers in their trials. This word proclaims that the good news of King Jesus includes both the call to and the grace for shared suffering in His name.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4777: A compound verb meaning "to suffer hardship together with." From σύν (with), κακός (evil/trouble), and πάθος (suffering). Used in contexts of shared suffering for the gospel, particularly emphasizing the voluntary endurance of hardship in fellowship with other believers and the Messiah.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: suffering, hardship, fellowship, persecution, christian-community, endurance, discipleship, paul, timothy, pastoral-epistles, biblical-greek, new-testament-greek