Verb ginōskō (to know, understand) in the Gospels-Acts

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


Matthew

1: 25but he dit not know (ginōskō) her until she had borne a son; and he named him Jesus.
6: 3But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know (ginōskō) what your right hand is doing,
7: 23Then I will declare to them, 'I never knew (ginōskō) you; go away from me, you evildoers.'
9: 30And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, "See that no one knows (ginōskō) of this."
10: 26"So have no fear of them; for nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known (ginōskō).
12: 7But if you had known (ginōskō) what this means, 'I desire mercy and not sacrifice,' you would not have condemned the guiltless.
12: 15When Jesus knew (ginōskō) about this, he departed. Many crowds followed him, and he cured all of them,
12: 33"Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree bad, and its fruit bad; for the tree is known (ginōskō) by its fruit.
13: 11He answered, "To you it has been given to know (ginōskō) the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
16: 3And in the morning, 'It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.' You know (ginōskō) how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.
16: 8And knowing (ginōskō) it, Jesus said, "You of little faith, why are you talking about having no bread?
21: 45When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard his parables, they knew (ginōskō) that he was speaking about them.
22: 18But Jesus, knowing (ginōskō) their malice, said, "Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites?
24: 32"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know (ginōskō) that summer is near.
24: 33So also, when you see all these things, you know (ginōskō) that he is near, at the very gates.
24: 39and they knew (ginōskō) nothing until the flood came and swept them all away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man.
24: 43But understand this: if the owner of the house had known (ginōskō) in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into.
24: 50the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know (ginōskō).
25: 24Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew (ginōskō) that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed;
26: 10But Jesus, knowing (ginōskō) this, said to them, "Why do you trouble the woman? She has performed a good service for me.

Mark

4: 13And he said to them, "Do you not grasp this parable? Then how will you understand (ginōskō) all the parables?
5: 29Immediately her hemorrhage stopped; and she knew (ginōskō) in her body that she was healed of her disease.
5: 43He strictly ordered them that no one should know (ginōskō) this, and told them to give her something to eat.
6: 38And he said to them, "How many loaves have you? Go and see." When they knew (ginōskō), they said, "Five, and two fish."
7: 24From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know (ginōskō) he was there. Yet he could not escape notice,
8: 17And knowing (ginōskō) about it, Jesus said to them, "Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened?
9: 30They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know (ginōskō) it;
12: 12When they knew (ginōskō) that he had told this parable against them, they wanted to arrest him, but they feared the crowd. So they left him and went away.
13: 28"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know (ginōskō) that summer is near.
13: 29So also, when you see these things taking place, you know (ginōskō) that he is near, at the very gates.
15: 10For he knew (ginōskō) that it was out of jealousy that the chief priests had handed him over.
15: 45When he knew (ginōskō) from the centurion that he was dead, he granted the body to Joseph.

Luke

1: 18Zechariah said to the angel, "How will I know (ginōskō) that this is so? For I am an old man, and my wife is getting on in years."
1: 34Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I don't know (ginōskō) a man?"
2: 43When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know (ginōskō) it.
6: 44for each tree is known (ginōskō) by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
7: 39Now when the Pharisee who had invited him saw it, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known (ginōskō) who and what kind of woman this is who is touching him — that she is a sinner."
8: 10He said, "To you it has been given to know (ginōskō) the secrets of the kingdom of God; but to others I speak in parables, so that 'looking they may not perceive, and listening they may not understand.'
8: 17For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known (ginōskō) and come to light.
8: 46But Jesus said, "Someone touched me; for I knew (ginōskō) that power had gone out from me."
9: 11When the crowds knew (ginōskō) about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed to be cured.
10: 11'Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know (ginōskō) this: the kingdom of God has come near.'
10: 22All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows (ginōskō) who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
12: 2Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known (ginōskō).
12: 39"But know (ginōskō) this: if the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into.
12: 46the master of that slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour that he does not know (ginōskō), and will cut him in pieces, and put him with the unfaithful.
12: 47That slave who knew (ginōskō) what his master wanted, but did not prepare himself or do what was wanted, will receive a severe beating.
12: 48But the one who did not know (ginōskō) and did what deserved a beating will receive a light beating. From everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and from the one to whom much has been entrusted, even more will be demanded.
16: 4I know (ginōskō) what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.'
16: 15So he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others; but God knows (ginōskō) your hearts; for what is prized by human beings is an abomination in the sight of God.
18: 34But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what he said was hidden from them, and they did not understand (ginōskō) what was said.
19: 15When he returned, having received royal power, he ordered these slaves, to whom he had given the money, to be summoned so that he might know (ginōskō) what they had gained by trading.
19: 42saying, "If you, even you, had only known (ginōskō) on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.
19: 44They will crush you to the ground, you and your children within you, and they will not leave within you one stone upon another; because you did not know (ginōskō) the time of your visitation from God."
20: 19When the scribes and chief priests knew (ginōskō) that he had told this parable against them, they wanted to lay hands on him at that very hour, but they feared the people.
21: 20"When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know (ginōskō) that its desolation has come near.
21: 30as soon as they sprout leaves you can see for yourselves and know (ginōskō) that summer is already near.
21: 31So also, when you see these things taking place, you know (ginōskō) that the kingdom of God is near.
24: 18Then one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only stranger in Jerusalem who does not know (ginōskō) the things that have taken place there in these days?"
24: 35Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he had been made known (ginōskō) to them in the breaking of the bread.

John

1: 10He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know (ginōskō) him.
1: 48Nathanael asked him, "Where did you get to know (ginōskō) me?" Jesus answered, "I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you."
2: 24But Jesus on his part would not entrust himself to them, because he knew (ginōskō) all people
2: 25and needed no one to testify about anyone; for he himself knew (ginōskō) what was in everyone.
3: 10Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not know (ginōskō) these things?
4: 1Now when Jesus knew (ginōskō) that the Pharisees had heard, "Jesus is making and baptizing more disciples than John"
4: 53The father knew (ginōskō) that this was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live." So he himself believed, along with his whole household.
5: 6When Jesus saw him lying there and knew (ginōskō) that he had been there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be made well?"
5: 42But I know (ginōskō) that you do not have the love of God in you.
6: 15When Jesus knew (ginōskō) that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
6: 69We have come to believe and know (ginōskō) that you are the Holy One of God."
7: 17Anyone who resolves to do the will of God will know (ginōskō) whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own.
7: 26And here he is, speaking openly, but they say nothing to him! Can it be that the authorities really know (ginōskō) that this is the Messiah?
7: 27Yet we know where this man is from; but when the Messiah comes, no one will know (ginōskō) where he is from."
7: 49But this crowd, which does not know (ginōskō) the law - they are accursed."
7: 51"Our law does not judge people without first giving them a hearing to know (ginōskō) what they are doing, does it?"
8: 27They did not understand (ginōskō) that he was speaking to them about the Father.
8: 28So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know (ginōskō) that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me.
8: 32and you will know (ginōskō) the truth, and the truth will make you free."
8: 43Why do you not understand (ginōskō) what I say? It is because you cannot accept my word.
8: 52The Jews said to him, "Now we know (ginōskō) that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets; yet you say, 'Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.'
8: 55though you do not know (ginōskō) him. But I know him; if I would say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. But I do know him and I keep his word.
10: 6Jesus used this figure of speech with them, but they did not understand (ginōskō) what he was saying to them.
10: 14I am the good shepherd. I know (ginōskō) my own and my own know (ginōskō) me,
10: 15just as the Father knows (ginōskō) me and I know (ginōskō) the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep.
10: 27My sheep hear my voice. I know (ginōskō) them, and they follow me.
10: 38But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, so that you may know (ginōskō) and understand (ginōskō) that the Father is in me and I am in the Father."
11: 57Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew (ginōskō) where Jesus was should inform them, so that they might arrest him.
12: 9When the great crowd of the Jews knew (ginōskō) that he was there, they came not only because of Jesus but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead.
12: 16His disciples did not understand (ginōskō) these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written of him and had been done to him.
13: 7Jesus answered, "You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand (ginōskō)."
13: 12After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, "Do you know (ginōskō) what I have done to you?
13: 28Now no one at the table knew (ginōskō) why he said this to him.
13: 35By this everyone will know (ginōskō) that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."
14: 7If you know (ginōskō) me, you will know (ginōskō) my Father also. From now on you do know (ginōskō) him and have seen him."
14: 9Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know (ginōskō) me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?
14: 17This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows (ginōskō) him. You know (ginōskō) him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.
14: 20On that day you will know (ginōskō) that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
14: 31but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know (ginōskō) that I love the Father. Rise, let us be on our way.
15: 18"If the world hates you, know (ginōskō) that it hated me before it hated you.
16: 3And they will do this because they have not known (ginōskō) the Father or me.
16: 19Jesus knew (ginōskō) that they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, "Are you discussing among yourselves what I meant when I said, 'A little while, and you will no longer see me, and again a little while, and you will see me'?
17: 3And this is eternal life, that they may know (ginōskō) you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.
17: 7Now they know (ginōskō) that everything you have given me is from you;
17: 8for the words that you gave to me I have given to them, and they have received them and know (ginōskō) in truth that I came from you; and they have believed that you sent me.
17: 23I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one, so that the world may know (ginōskō) that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
17: 25"Righteous Father, the world does not know (ginōskō) you, but I know (ginōskō) you; and these know (ginōskō) that you have sent me.
19: 4Pilate went out again and said to them, "Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know (ginōskō) that I find no case against him."
21: 17He said to him the third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, "Do you love me?" And he said to him, "Lord, you know everything; you know (ginōskō) that I love you." Jesus said to him, "Feed my sheep.

Acts

1: 7He replied, "It is not for you to know (ginōskō) the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority.
2: 36Therefore let the entire house of Israel know (ginōskō) with certainty that God has made him both Lord and Messiah, this Jesus whom you crucified."
8: 30So Philip ran up to it and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah. He asked, "Do you understand (ginōskō) what you are reading?"
9: 24but their plot became known (ginōskō) to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night so that they might kill him;
17: 13But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew (ginōskō) that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Beroea as well, they came there too, to stir up and incite the crowds.
17: 19So they took him and brought him to the Areopagus and asked him, "May we know (ginōskō) what this new teaching is that you are presenting?
17: 20It sounds rather strange to us, so we would like to know (ginōskō) what it means."
19: 15But the evil spirit said to them in reply, "Jesus I know (ginōskō), and Paul I am acquainted with; but who are you?"
19: 35But when the town clerk had quieted the crowd, he said, "Citizens of Ephesus, who is there that does not know (ginōskō) that the city of the Ephesians is the temple keeper of the great Artemis and of the statue that fell from heaven?
20: 34You know (ginōskō) for yourselves that I worked with my own hands to support myself and my companions.
21: 24Join these men, go through the rite of purification with them, and pay for the shaving of their heads. Thus all will know (ginōskō) that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself observe and guard the law.
21: 34Some in the crowd shouted one thing, some another; and as he could not know (ginōskō) the facts because of the uproar, he ordered him to be brought into the barracks.
21: 37Just as Paul was about to be brought into the barracks, he said to the tribune, "May I say something to you?" The tribune replied, "Do you know (ginōskō) Greek?
22: 14Then he said, 'The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know (ginōskō) his will, to see the Righteous One and to hear his own voice;
22: 30Since he wanted to know (ginōskō) what Paul was being accused of by the Jews, the next day he released him and ordered the chief priests and the entire council to meet. He brought Paul down and had him stand before them.
23: 6When Paul knew (ginōskō) that some were Sadducees and others were Pharisees, he called out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead."

1 John

2: 3Now by this we may be sure that we know (ginōskō) him, if we obey his commandments.
2: 3Now by this we may be sure that we know (ginōskō) him, if we obey his commandments.
2: 4Whoever says, "I have come to know (ginōskō) him," but does not obey his commandments, is a liar, and in such a person the truth does not exist;
2: 5but whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we know (ginōskō) that we are in him:
2: 13I am writing to you, fathers, because you know (ginōskō) him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young people, because you have conquered the evil one.
2: 14I write to you, children, because you know (ginōskō) the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know (ginōskō) him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young people, because you are strong and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
2: 18Children, it is the last hour! As you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. From this we know (ginōskō) that it is the last hour.
2: 29If you know (ginōskō) that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who does right has been born of him.
3: 1See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know (ginōskō) us is that it did not know (ginōskō) him.
3: 6No one who abides in him sins; no one who sins has either seen him or known (ginōskō) him.
3: 16We know (ginōskō) love by this, that he laid down his life for us - and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.
3: 19And by this we will know (ginōskō) that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him
3: 20whenever our hearts condemn us; for God is greater than our hearts, and he knows (ginōskō) everything.
3: 24All who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know (ginōskō) that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us.
4: 2By this you know (ginōskō) the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,
4: 6We are from God. Whoever knows (ginōskō) God listens to us, and whoever is not from God does not listen to us. From this we know (ginōskō) the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.
4: 7Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows (ginōskō) God.
4: 8Whoever does not love does not know (ginōskō) God, for God is love.
4: 13By this we know (ginōskō) that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit.
4: 16So we have known (ginōskō) and believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them.
5: 2By this we know (ginōskō) that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.
5: 20And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know (ginōskō) him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

2 John

1: 1The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but also all who know (ginōskō) the truth,