Presbuteros πρεσβύτερος

Presbuteros (Greek πρεσβύτερος, Strong's G4245) is a Greek noun meaning “elder: Elder”. It occurs 67 times in 67 verses of the New Testament.

Definition

G4245G: elder: Elder

G4245H: elder: old

From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.

Translated as

Topics

• Elders

Verses

Every verse with Presbuteros, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).

Matthew

• Matthew 15:2
  Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
• Matthew 16:21
  From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
• Matthew 21:23
  And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”
• Matthew 26:3
  Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,
• Matthew 26:47
  And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.
• Matthew 26:57
  And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.
• Matthew 26:59
  Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.
• Matthew 27:1
  When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
• Matthew 27:3
  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
• Matthew 27:12
  And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing.And when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer.
• Matthew 27:20
  But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.But the chief priests and elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to have Jesus put to death.
• Matthew 27:41
  Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
• Matthew 28:12
  And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money

Mark

• Mark 7:3
  For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, eat not, holding the tradition of the elders.Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
• Mark 7:5
  Then the Pharisees and scribes asked him, Why walk not thy disciples according to the tradition of the elders, but eat bread with unwashen hands?So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with defiled hands.”
• Mark 8:31
  And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.
• Mark 11:27
  And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him.
• Mark 14:43
  And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
• Mark 14:53
  And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled.
• Mark 15:1
  And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

Luke

• Luke 7:3
  And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to ask Him to come and heal his servant.
• Luke 9:22
  Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”
• Luke 15:25
  Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.Meanwhile the older son was in the field, and as he approached the house, he heard music and dancing.
• Luke 20:1
  And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.
• Luke 22:52
  Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?

John

• John 8:9
  And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.When they heard this, they began to go away one by one, beginning with the older ones, until only Jesus was left, with the woman standing there.

Acts

• Acts 2:17
  And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
• Acts 4:5
  And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,
• Acts 4:8
  Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people!
• Acts 4:23
  And being let go, they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them.On their release, Peter and John returned to their own people and reported everything that the chief priests and elders had said to them.
• Acts 6:12
  And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,
• Acts 11:30
  Which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
• Acts 14:23
  And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
• Acts 15:2
  When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.
• Acts 15:4
  And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
• Acts 15:6
  And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.So the apostles and elders met to look into this matter.
• Acts 15:22
  Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
• Acts 15:23
  And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings.
• Acts 16:4
  And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.
• Acts 20:17
  And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
• Acts 21:18
  And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.The next day Paul went in with us to see James, and all the elders were present.
• Acts 23:14
  And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul.They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul.
• Acts 24:1
  And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul.
• Acts 25:15
  About whom, when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, desiring to have judgment against him.While I was in Jerusalem, the chief priests and elders of the Jews presented their case and requested a judgment against him.

1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy 5:1
  Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
• 1 Timothy 5:2
  The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
• 1 Timothy 5:17
  Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
• 1 Timothy 5:19
  Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

Titus

• Titus 1:5
  For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Hebrews

• Hebrews 11:2
  For by it the elders obtained a good report.This is why the ancients were commended.

James

• James 5:14
  Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

1 Peter

• 1 Peter 5:1
  The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
• 1 Peter 5:5
  Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

2 John

• 2 John 1:1
  The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—

3 John

• 3 John 1:1
  The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.The elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth:

Revelation

• Revelation 4:4
  And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads.
• Revelation 4:10
  The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
• Revelation 5:5
  And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
• Revelation 5:6
  And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
• Revelation 5:8
  And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.When He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
• Revelation 5:11
  And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels and living creatures and elders encircling the throne, and their number was myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands.
• Revelation 5:14
  And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
• Revelation 7:11
  And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped God,And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,
• Revelation 7:13
  And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?”
• Revelation 11:16
  And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God,And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God,
• Revelation 14:3
  And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.
• Revelation 19:4
  And the four and twenty elders and the four beasts fell down and worshipped God that sat on the throne, saying, Amen; Alleluia.And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!”

Notes

1. Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
2. English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).