Abstract

BREED, Gert. The essence and content of the work Of the Diakonos according to the New Testament. Scriptura [online]. 2019, vol.118, pp.1-11. ISSN 2305-445X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7833/118-1-1450.

The word διάκονος is used for a large variety ofpersons in the New Testament. The question can be asked why this specific word was also used for some of the leaders (deacons) in congregations. The first step to answer this question, is to determine the essence and content of the work of a διάκονος (not as leader) according to the New Testament. The aim of the article is a close study of the meaning of the διάκον words in five New Testament texts to determine the essence and content of the task of the διάκονος. The conclusion is that the results of this study cannot on their own determine the essence and content of the work of the deacon, but they lay the foundation for further study about the leader διάκονος (deacon). In further study it will be important to also look at the texts where the διάκονος functions in a position of leadership.

Keywords : Deacon; Diakonos; Diakon- words; Congregational ministry.

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