Strong's Greek · G5303

ὑστέρημα

hystérēma

that which is behind, (that which was) lack(-ing), penury, want

Definition

a deficit; specially, poverty

Derivation

from G5302 (ὑστερέω);

Appears 9 times in Scripture

2 Corinthians 9:12

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

1 Corinthians 16:17

I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.

Philippians 2:30

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

2 Corinthians 8:14

At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

Luke 21:4

For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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