ἀγαθοποιΐα (agathopoiia)
agathopoiia
doing good
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun agathopoiia translates simply to "well-doing" or "doing good." It describes a consistent course of right action rather than a single isolated deed. The word combines terms for "good" and "making," pointing to the active practice of virtue in daily life.
Its sole New Testament occurrence appears in 1 Peter 4:19, where believers are encouraged to entrust their souls to God while continuing to do good. This context highlights that well-doing is a faithful response to suffering, not merely a social duty. The term emphasizes the moral quality of one's conduct.
Translators often render it as "doing good" or "well-doing." Unlike words for general kindness, this term carries a stronger sense of ethical integrity and righteous behavior. It reflects a life shaped by moral purpose, where actions align with what is right and beneficial to others.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life brings hardship that aligns with God’s will, it is easy to feel discouraged or question your path. The word for doing good here reminds us that our actions carry weight even when they are difficult. It is not about performing perfectly, but about maintaining a steady course of right action despite the pain you may be facing.
This kind of well-doing is a faithful response to suffering rather than just a social duty. By continuing to act with integrity and kindness when it hurts most, you reflect the character of God in a broken world. It is an invitation to trust your soul to Him, knowing that He is faithful even when circumstances are unclear.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- well doing.1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ἀγαθοποιΐᾳ.¶1×