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Every N.T. usage of malista (adv., superlative) especially, above all, most of all, as the highest point in the extent of something
Acts 20:38 NASB grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
(Acts 25:26 NKJV) "I have nothing certain to write to my lord concerning him. Therefore I have brought him out before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after the examination has taken place I may have something to write.
(Acts 26:3 NKJV) "especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.
(1 Cor 14:1 NKJV) Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
(2 Cor 10:13 NKJV) We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us; a sphere which especially includes you.
(Heb 13:19 NKJV) But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
(Gal 6:10 NKJV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
(Phil 4:22 NKJV) All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar's household.
(1 Tim 4:10 NKJV) For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
(1 Tim 5:8 NKJV) But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
(2 Tim 4:13 NKJV) Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come; and the books, especially the parchments.
(Titus 1:10 NKJV) For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
(Phile 1:16 NKJV) no longer as a slave but more than a slave; a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
(2 Pet 2:9–10 NKJV) then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries,
(1 Tim 5:17 NKJV) Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
[often a smaller group inside a larger one is indicated by this term]
Acts 20:38 NASB grieving especially over the word which he had spoken, that they would not see his face again. And they were accompanying him to the ship.
(Acts 25:26 NKJV) "I have nothing certain to write to my lord concerning him. Therefore I have brought him out before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after the examination has taken place I may have something to write.
(Acts 26:3 NKJV) "especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.
(1 Cor 14:1 NKJV) Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
(2 Cor 10:13 NKJV) We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us; a sphere which especially includes you.
(Heb 13:19 NKJV) But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
(Gal 6:10 NKJV) Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
(Phil 4:22 NKJV) All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar's household.
(1 Tim 4:10 NKJV) For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
(1 Tim 5:8 NKJV) But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
(2 Tim 4:13 NKJV) Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come; and the books, especially the parchments.
(Titus 1:10 NKJV) For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,
(Phile 1:16 NKJV) no longer as a slave but more than a slave; a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
(2 Pet 2:9–10 NKJV) then the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous, self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries,
(1 Tim 5:17 NKJV) Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.
[often a smaller group inside a larger one is indicated by this term]
