Lexical Summary pantote: Always, at all times Original Word: πάντοτε Strong's Exhaustive Concordance always, evermore. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times -- alway(-s), ever(-more). see GREEK pas see GREEK hote NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pas and tote Definition at all times NASB Translation all times (1), always (40). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3842: πάντοτεπάντοτε (πᾶς), adverb (for which the Atticists tell us that the better Greek writings used ἑκάστοτε; cf. Sturz, De dial. Maced. et Alex., p. 187f; (Winers Grammar, 26 (25))), at all times, always, ever: Matthew 26:11; Mark 14:7; Luke 15:31; Luke 18:1; John 6:34; John 7:6; John 8:29; John 11:42; John 12:8; John 18:20a (20b Rec.st); Romans 1:10 (9); 1 Corinthians 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 2:14; 2 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 5:6; ( Topical Lexicon The Unbroken Thread of “Always” in ScriptureConstancy in the Teaching of Jesus When the Lord addresses the matter of poverty, He observes, “You will always have the poor with you” (Matthew 26:11; also Mark 14:7; John 12:8). Far from dismissing compassion, the remark underscores the unending opportunity for mercy. In contrast, Jesus testifies of His own relationship with the Father: “The One who sent Me is with Me; He has not left Me alone, for I always do what pleases Him” (John 8:29). Here πάντοτε (pántote) expresses the uninterrupted harmony of the Son with the Father, a model for obedient discipleship. Perpetual Prayer and Thanksgiving Luke reports that Jesus “told them a parable about the need to pray always and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). The apostolic letters echo this pattern. Paul tells the Ephesians, “Always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Similar formulas appear in Romans 1:10; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Philippians 1:4; Colossians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; Philemon 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1:11; 2:13. Thanksgiving “always” is not sporadic gratitude but a continual, deliberate orientation of the heart. Unceasing Joy “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). The call resembles the earlier injunction, “Rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). Joy is neither circumstantial nor seasonal; it is rooted in the unchanging character of God. The same adverb appears in 2 Corinthians 2:14 where God “always leads us in triumph in Christ,” indicating an uninterrupted victory procession whatever external conditions may be. Ongoing Obedience and Service Paul commends the Philippians: “Just as you have always obeyed… continue to work out your salvation” (Philippians 2:12). He encourages steady ministry: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). The adverb directs believers toward habitual, not episodic, diligence. Constant Display of Christ’s Life amid Suffering “We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed” (2 Corinthians 4:10). The word conveys continual identification with Christ, turning affliction into an ongoing witness. Enduring Presence and Fellowship The climactic comfort of 1 Thessalonians 4:17 is, “And so we will always be with the Lord.” The same promise is implied in John 14–17 where Jesus assures the disciples of unbroken fellowship through the Spirit. Hebrews 7:25 grounds that security in the high-priestly ministry of Christ, who “is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.” Ethical Vigilance “See that no one repays evil for evil, but always pursue what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:15). Galatians 4:18 warns that zeal should be “for good at all times,” not merely when an apostolic presence is felt, reinforcing integrity in the believer’s walk. Speech Seasoned at Every Moment “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). Continuous grace in conversation bears witness to a consistently renewed heart. A Cautionary Note “Always learning and never able to come to a knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:7) shows that constant activity, divorced from submission to revealed truth, fosters deception rather than maturity. Eschatological Assurance The certainty that believers will “always be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:17) anchors Christian hope beyond temporal vicissitudes. This future “always” casts retroactive light on every present duty, joy, prayer, and trial. Practical Implications 1. Cultivate an “always” mindset in prayer, thanksgiving, and praise. Summary Strong’s 3842 threads through the New Testament as a call to uninterrupted devotion and as a declaration of God’s unceasing faithfulness. Whether describing Christ’s perpetual intercession, the believer’s continuous rejoicing, or the church’s enduring mission, πάντοτε binds temporal practice to eternal reality, summoning God’s people to live every moment in light of the One who “always lives” for them. Forms and Transliterations παντοτε πάντοτε πάντοτέ pantote pántote pántotéLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:11 AdvGRK: πάντοτε γὰρ τοὺς NAS: For you always have the poor KJV: ye have the poor always with you; INT: always indeed the Matthew 26:11 Adv Mark 14:7 Adv Mark 14:7 Adv Mark 14:7 Adv Luke 15:31 Adv Luke 18:1 Adv John 6:34 Adv John 7:6 Adv John 8:29 Adv John 11:42 Adv John 12:8 Adv John 12:8 Adv John 18:20 Adv Romans 1:10 Adv 1 Corinthians 1:4 Adv 1 Corinthians 15:58 Adv 2 Corinthians 2:14 Adv 2 Corinthians 4:10 Adv 2 Corinthians 5:6 Adv 2 Corinthians 9:8 Adv Galatians 4:18 Adv Ephesians 5:20 Adv Philippians 1:4 Adv Philippians 1:20 Adv |
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