Pronounced: fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee

Middle voice from a compound of philos [5384] and time []; to be fond of honor, that is, emulous (eager or earnest to do something).

Occurs 3 times in 3 verses.

Entries following the reference are those used in the New Testament - Greek/English/Strong’s Interlinear.

1. Rom. 15:20
2. 2 Cor. 5:9
3. 1 Ths. 4:11

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