euangelion

What it means

Good news, the gospel. Paul preaches it in Troas (2:12), says the gospel is veiled to those who are perishing (4:3-4), and speaks of the Corinthians' obedience to it (9:13).

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 2 Corinthians

• Chapter 2

  "To Troas for the Good News of Christ" (2:12).