Word study · Greek

euangelion

good news, gospel

Say it: you-ahng-GEH-lee-on (approximate)

εὐαγγέλιον

What it means

The gospel, the good news. In 1 Corinthians it is what Paul preached (15:1-2), what he will not make a business of (9:12-18), and what the cross is at the center of (1:17).

Range of meaning

  • Good newsAn announcement of something joyful.
  • Announcement of victoryNews of a king's triumph or accession.
  • The gospelThe message about Jesus, later also a name for books like Mark.

In 1 Corinthians

  • Chapter 15

    "The Good News which I preached to you" (15:1).