Noun basileia (kingdom) in the New Testament

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

3: 2"Repent, for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven has come near."
4: 8Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms (basileia) of the world and their splendor;
4: 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, "Repent, for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven has come near."
4: 23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom (basileia) and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
5: 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
5: 10"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
5: 19Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven; but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
5: 20For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
6: 10Your kingdom (basileia) come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
6: 33But strive first for the kingdom (basileia) of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
7: 21"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom (basileia) of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
8: 11I tell you, many will come from east and west and will eat with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven,
8: 12while the heirs of the kingdom (basileia) will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
9: 35Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom (basileia), and curing every disease and every sickness.
10: 7As you go, proclaim the good news, 'The kingdom (basileia) of heaven has come near.'
11: 11Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is greater than he.
11: 12From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom (basileia) of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force.
12: 25He knew what they were thinking and said to them, "Every kingdom (basileia) divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.
12: 26If Satan casts out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then will his kingdom (basileia) stand?
12: 28But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom (basileia) of God has come to you.
13: 11He answered, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
13: 19When anyone hears the word of the kingdom (basileia) and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path.
13: 24He put before them another parable: "The kingdom (basileia) of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field;
13: 31He put before them another parable: "The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field;
13: 33He told them another parable: "The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."
13: 38the field is the world, and the good seed are the children of the kingdom (basileia); the weeds are the children of the evil one,
13: 41The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom (basileia) all causes of sin and all evildoers,
13: 43Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom (basileia) of their Father. Let anyone with ears listen!
13: 44"The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
13: 45"Again, the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls;
13: 47"Again, the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind;
13: 52And he said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like the master of a household who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old."
16: 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
16: 28Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom (basileia)."
18: 1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven?"
18: 3and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
18: 4Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
18: 23"For this reason the kingdom (basileia) of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves.
19: 12For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven. Let anyone accept this who can."
19: 14but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom (basileia) of heaven belongs."
19: 23Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom (basileia) of heaven.
19: 24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God."
20: 1"For the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
20: 21And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom (basileia)."
21: 31Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom (basileia) of God ahead of you.
21: 43Therefore I tell you, the kingdom (basileia) of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits
22: 2"The kingdom (basileia) of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son.
23: 13"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you lock people out of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven. For you do not go in yourselves, and when others are going in, you stop them.
24: 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia), and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places:
24: 14And this good news of the kingdom (basileia) will be proclaimed throughout the world, as a testimony to all the nations; and then the end will come.
25: 1"Then the kingdom (basileia) of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
25: 34Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom (basileia) prepared for you from the foundation of the world;
26: 29I tell you, I will never again drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom (basileia)."

Mark

1: 15and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom (basileia) of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."
3: 24If a kingdom (basileia) is divided against itself, that kingdom (basileia) cannot stand.
4: 11And he said to them, "To you has been given the secret of the kingdom (basileia) of God, but for those outside, everything comes in parables;
4: 26He also said, "The kingdom (basileia) of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground,
4: 30He also said, "With what can we compare the kingdom (basileia) of God, or what parable will we use for it?
6: 23And he solemnly swore to her, "Whatever you ask me, I will give you, even half of my kingdom (basileia)."
9: 1And he said to them, "Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom (basileia) of God has come with power."
9: 47And if your eye causes you to stumble, tear it out; it is better for you to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God with one eye than to have two eyes and to be thrown into hell,
10: 14But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom (basileia) of God belongs.
10: 15Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom (basileia) of God as a little child will never enter it."
10: 23Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God!"
10: 24And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God!
10: 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God."
11: 10Blessed is the coming kingdom (basileia) of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!"
12: 34When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom (basileia) of God." After that no one dared to ask him any question.
13: 8For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia); there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.
14: 25Truly I tell you, I will never again drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom (basileia) of God."
15: 43Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself waiting expectantly for the kingdom (basileia) of God, went boldly to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Luke

1: 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom (basileia) there will be no end."
4: 5Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms (basileia) of the world.
4: 43But he said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom (basileia) of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose."
6: 20Then he looked up at his disciples and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom (basileia) of God.
7: 28I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom (basileia) of God is greater than he."
8: 1Soon afterwards he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom (basileia) of God. The twelve were with him,
8: 10He said, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom (basileia) of God; but to others I speak in parables, so that 'looking they may not perceive, and listening they may not understand.'
9: 2and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom (basileia) of God and to heal.
9: 11When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom (basileia) of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.
9: 27But truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom (basileia) of God."
9: 60But Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead; but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom (basileia) of God."
9: 62Jesus said to him, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom (basileia) of God."
10: 9cure the sick who are there, and say to them, 'The kingdom (basileia) of God has come near to you.'
10: 11'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom (basileia) of God has come near.'
11: 2He said to them, "When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom (basileia) come.
11: 17But he knew what they were thinking and said to them, "Every kingdom (basileia) divided against itself becomes a desert, and house falls on house.
11: 18If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom (basileia) stand? - for you say that I cast out the demons by Beelzebul.
11: 20But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out the demons, then the kingdom (basileia) of God has come to you.
12: 31Instead, strive for his kingdom (basileia), and these things will be given to you as well.
12: 32"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom (basileia).
13: 18He said therefore, "What is the kingdom (basileia) of God like? And to what should I compare it?
13: 20And again he said, "To what should I compare the kingdom (basileia) of God?
13: 28There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom (basileia) of God, and you yourselves thrown out.
13: 29Then people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom (basileia) of God.
14: 15One of the dinner guests, on hearing this, said to him, "Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the kingdom (basileia) of God!"
16: 16"The law and the prophets were in effect until John came; since then the good news of the kingdom (basileia) of God is proclaimed, and everyone tries to enter it by force.
17: 20Once Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom (basileia) of God was coming, and he answered, "The kingdom (basileia) of God is not coming with things that can be observed;
17: 21nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or 'There it is!' For, in fact, the kingdom (basileia) of God is among you."
18: 16But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom (basileia) of God belongs.
18: 17Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom (basileia) of God as a little child will never enter it."
18: 24Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God!
18: 25Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom (basileia) of God."
18: 29And he said to them, "Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom (basileia) of God,
19: 11As they were listening to this, he went on to tell a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom (basileia) of God was to appear immediately.
19: 12So he said, "A nobleman went to a distant country to a kingdom (basileia) for himself and then return.
19: 15When he returned, having received the kingdom (basileia), he ordered these slaves, to whom he had given the money, to be summoned so that he might find out what they had gained by trading.
21: 10Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia);
21: 31So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom (basileia) of God is near.
22: 16for I tell you, I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom (basileia) of God."
22: 18for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom (basileia) of God comes."
22: 29and I confer on you, just as my Father has conferred on me, a kingdom (basileia),
22: 30so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom (basileia), and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
23: 42Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom (basileia)."
23: 51had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom (basileia) of God.

John

3: 3Jesus answered him, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom (basileia) of God without being born from above."
3: 5Jesus answered, "Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom (basileia) of God without being born of water and Spirit.
18: 36Jesus answered, "My kingdom (basileia) is not from this world. If my kingdom (basileia) were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom (basileia) is not from here."

Acts

1: 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom (basileia) of God.
1: 6So when they had come together, they asked him, "Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom (basileia) to Israel?"
8: 12But when they believed Philip, who was proclaiming the good news about the kingdom (basileia) of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.
14: 22There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom (basileia) of God."
19: 8He entered the synagogue and for three months spoke out boldly, and argued persuasively about the kingdom (basileia) of God.
20: 25"And now I know that none of you, among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom (basileia), will ever see my face again.
28: 23After they had set a day to meet with him, they came to him at his lodgings in great numbers. From morning until evening he explained the matter to them, testifying to the kingdom (basileia) of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the law of Moses and from the prophets.
28: 31proclaiming the kingdom (basileia) of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

1 Thessalonians

2: 12urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom (basileia) and glory.

2 Thessalonians

1: 5This is evidence of the righteous judgment of God, and is intended to make you worthy of the kingdom (basileia) of God, for which you are also suffering.

1 Corinthians

4: 20For the kingdom (basileia) of God depends not on talk but on power.
6: 9Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God? Do not be deceived! Fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, sodomites,
6: 10thieves, the greedy, drunkards, revilers, robbers - none of these will inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God.
15: 24Then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom (basileia) to God the Father, after he has destroyed every ruler and every authority and power.
15: 50What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

Galatians

5: 21envy, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these. I am warning you, as I warned you before: those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God.

Romans

14: 17For the kingdom (basileia) of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Colossians

1: 13He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom (basileia) of his beloved Son,
4: 11And Jesus who is called Justus greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my co-workers for the kingdom (basileia) of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

Ephesians

5: 5Be sure of this, that no fornicator or impure person, or one who is greedy (that is, an idolater), has any inheritance in the kingdom (basileia) of Christ and of God.

2 Timothy

4: 1In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom (basileia), I solemnly urge you:
4: 18The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his heavenly kingdom (basileia). To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews

1: 8But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom (basileia).
11: 33who through faith conquered kingdoms (basileia), administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,
12: 28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom (basileia) that cannot be shaken, let us give thanks, by which we offer to God an acceptable worship with reverence and awe;

James

2: 5Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom (basileia) that he has promised to those who love him?

2 Peter

1: 11For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom (basileia) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.

Revelation

1: 6and made us to be a kingdom (basileia), priests serving his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
1: 9I, John, your brother who share with you in Jesus the persecution and the kingdom (basileia) and the patient endurance, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
5: 10you have made them to be a kingdom (basileia) and priests serving our God, and they will reign on earth."
11: 15Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom (basileia) of the world has become the one of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign forever and ever."
12: 10Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, proclaiming, "Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom (basileia) of our God and the authority of his Messiah, for the accuser of our comrades has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.
16: 10The fifth angel poured his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom (basileia) was plunged into darkness; people gnawed their tongues in agony,
17: 12And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom (basileia), but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour, together with the beast.
17: 17For God has put it into their hearts to carry out his purpose by agreeing to give their kingdom (basileia) to the beast, until the words of God will be fulfilled.
17: 18The woman you saw is the great city having kingdom (basileia) over the kings of the earth."