Theme: KINGDOMWord: basileia (bas-il-i'-ah)Meaning:Greek noun
Strongs number 932
1) royal power, kingship, dominion, rule
2) a kingdom, the territory subject to the rule of a kinga) not to be confused with an actual kingdom but rather the right or authority to rule over a kingdom
b) of the royal power of Jesus as the triumphant Messiah
c) of the royal power and dignity conferred on Christians in the Messiah's kingdom
3) used in the N.T. to refer to the reign of the Messiah
Mat 3:2 And saying , Repent ye : for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is at hand .
Mat 4:8 Again , the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain , and sheweth him all the kingdoms (basileia) of the world , and the glory of them ;
Mat 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach , and to say , Repent : for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is at hand .
Mat 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee , teaching in their synagogues , and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (basileia) , and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people .
Mat 5:3 Blessed [are] the poor in spirit : for theirs is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 5:10 Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake : for theirs is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments , and shall teach men so , he shall be called the least in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven : but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 5:20 For I say unto you , That except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees , ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 6:10 Thy kingdom (basileia) come . Thy will be done in earth , as [it is] in heaven .
Mat 6:13 And lead us not into temptation , but deliver us from evil : For thine is the kingdom (basileia) , and the power , and the glory , for ever . Amen .
Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom (basileia) of God , and his righteousness ; and all these things shall be added unto you .
Mat 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me , Lord , Lord , shall enter into the kingdom (basileia) of heaven ; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven .
Mat 8:11 And I say unto you , That many shall come from the east and west , and shall sit down with Abraham , and Isaac , and Jacob , in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 8:12 But the children of the kingdom (basileia) shall be cast out into outer darkness : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth .
Mat 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages , teaching in their synagogues , and preaching the gospel of the kingdom (basileia) , and healing every sickness and every disease among the people .
Mat 10:7 And as ye go , preach , saying The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is at hand .
Mat 11:11 Verily I say unto you , Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist : notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is greater than he .
Mat 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom (basileia) of heaven suffereth violence , and the violent take it by force .
Mat 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts , and said unto them , Every kingdom (basileia) divided against itself is brought to desolation ; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand :
Mat 12:26 And if Satan cast out Satan , he is divided against himself ; how shall then his kingdom (basileia) stand ?
Mat 12:28 But if cast out devils by the Spirit of God , then the kingdom (basileia) of God is come unto you .
Mat 13:11 He answered and said unto them , Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven , but to them it is not given .
Mat 13:19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom (basileia) , and understandeth [it] not , then cometh the wicked [one], and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart . This is he which received seed by the way side .
Mat 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them , saying , The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field :
Mat 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them , saying , The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed , which a man took , and sowed in his field :
Mat 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them ; The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto leaven , which a woman took , and hid in three measures of meal , till the whole was leavened .
Mat 13:38 The field is the world the good seed are the children of the kingdom (basileia) ; but the tares are the children of the wicked [one];
Mat 13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels , and they shall gather out of his kingdom (basileia) all things that offend , and them which do iniquity ;
Mat 13:43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom (basileia) of their Father . Who hath ears to hear , let him hear .
Mat 13:44 Again , the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field ; the which when a man hath found , he hideth , and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath , and buyeth that field .
Mat 13:45 Again , the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto a merchant man , seeking goodly pearls :
Mat 13:47 Again , the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto a net , that was cast into the sea , and gathered of every kind :
Mat 13:52 Then said he unto them , Therefore every scribe [which is] instructed unto the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder , which bringeth forth out of his treasure [things] new and old .
Mat 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom (basileia) of heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven .
Mat 16:28 Verily I say unto you , There be some standing here , which shall not taste of death , till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom (basileia) .
Mat 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus , saying , Who is the greatest in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven ?
Mat 18:3 And said , Verily I say unto you , Except ye be converted , and become as little children , ye shall not enter into the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child , the same is greatest in the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 18:23 Therefore is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven likened unto a certain king , which would take account of his servants .
Mat 19:12 For there are some eunuchs , which were so born from [their] mother's womb : and there are some eunuchs , which were made eunuchs of men : and there be eunuchs , which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom (basileia) of heaven's sake . He that is able to receive [it], let him receive [it].
Mat 19:14 But Jesus said , Suffer little children , and forbid them not , to come unto me : for of such is the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 19:23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples , Verily I say unto you , That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom (basileia) of heaven .
Mat 19:24 And again I say unto you , It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle , than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Mat 20:1 For the kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto a man [that is] an householder , which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard .
Mat 20:21 And he said unto her , What wilt thou ? She saith unto him , Grant that these my two sons may sit , the one on thy right hand , and the other on the left , in thy kingdom (basileia) .
Mat 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of [his] father ? They say unto him , The first . Jesus saith unto them , Verily I say unto you , That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom (basileia) of God before you .
Mat 21:43 Therefore say I unto you The kingdom (basileia) of God shall be taken from you , and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof .
Mat 22:2 The kingdom (basileia) of heaven is like unto a certain king , which made a marriage for his son ,
Mat 23:13 But woe unto you , scribes and Pharisees , hypocrites ! for ye shut up the kingdom (basileia) of heaven against men : for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in .
Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation , and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia) : and there shall be famines , and pestilences , and earthquakes , in divers places .
Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom (basileia) shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations ; and then shall the end come .
Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom (basileia) of heaven be likened unto ten virgins , which took their lamps , and went forth to meet the bridegroom .
Mat 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand , Come , ye blessed of my Father , inherit the kingdom (basileia) prepared for you from the foundation of the world :
Mat 26:29 But I say unto you , I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine , until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom (basileia) .
Mar 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison , Jesus came into Galilee , preaching the gospel of the kingdom (basileia) of God ,
Mar 1:15 And saying The time is fulfilled , and the kingdom (basileia) of God is at hand : repent ye , and believe the gospel .
Mar 3:24 And if a kingdom (basileia) be divided against itself , that kingdom (basileia) cannot stand .
Mar 4:11 And he said unto them , Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom (basileia) of God : but unto them that are without , all [these] things are done in parables :
Mar 4:26 And he said , So is the kingdom (basileia) of God , as if a man should cast seed into the ground ;
Mar 4:30 And he said , Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom (basileia) of God ? or with what comparison shall we compare it ?
Mar 6:23 And he sware unto her , Whatsoever thou shalt ask of me , I will give [it] thee , unto the half of my kingdom (basileia) .
Mar 9:1 And he said unto them , Verily I say unto you , That there be some of them that stand here , which shall not taste of death , till they have seen the kingdom (basileia) of God come with power .
Mar 9:47 And if thine eye offend thee , pluck it out : it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God with one eye , than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire :
Mar 10:14 But when Jesus saw [it], he was much displeased , and said unto them , Suffer the little children to come unto me , and forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Mar 10:15 Verily I say unto you , Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom (basileia) of God as a little child , he shall not enter therein .
Mar 10:23 And Jesus looked round about , and saith unto his disciples , How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God !
Mar 10:24 And the disciples were astonished at his words . But Jesus answereth again , and saith unto them , Children , how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God !
Mar 10:25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle , than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Mar 11:10 Blessed [be] the kingdom (basileia) of our father David , that cometh in the name of the Lord : Hosanna in the highest .
Mar 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly , he said unto him , Thou art not far from the kingdom (basileia) of God . And no man after that durst ask him [any question].
Mar 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation , and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia) : and there shall be earthquakes in divers places , and there shall be famines and troubles : these [are] the beginnings of sorrows .
Mar 14:25 Verily I say unto you , I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine , until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Mar 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea , an honourable counsellor , which also waited for the kingdom (basileia) of God , came , and went in boldly unto Pilate , and craved the body of Jesus .
Luke 1:33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever ; and of his kingdom (basileia) there shall be no end .
Luke 4:5 And the devil , taking him up into an high mountain , shewed unto him all the kingdoms (basileia) of the world in a moment of time .
Luke 4:43 And he said unto them must preach the kingdom (basileia) of God to other cities also : for therefore am I sent .
Luke 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples , and said , Blessed [be ye] poor : for yours is the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 7:28 For I say unto you , Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist : but he that is least in the kingdom (basileia) of God is greater than he .
Luke 8:1 And it came to pass afterward , that he went throughout every city and village , preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom (basileia) of God : and the twelve [were] with him ,
Luke 8:10 And he said , Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom (basileia) of God : but to others in parables ; that seeing they might not see , and hearing they might not understand .
Luke 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom (basileia) of God , and to heal the sick .
Luke 9:11 And the people , when they knew [it], followed him : and he received them , and spake unto them of the kingdom (basileia) of God , and healed them that had need of healing .
Luke 9:27 But I tell you of a truth , there be some standing here , which shall not taste of death , till they see the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 9:60 Jesus said unto him , Let the dead bury their dead : but go thou and preach the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him , No man , having put his hand to the plough , and looking back , is fit for the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 10:9 And heal the sick that are therein , and say unto them , The kingdom (basileia) of God is come nigh unto you .
Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city , which cleaveth on us , we do wipe off against you : notwithstanding be ye sure of this , that the kingdom (basileia) of God is come nigh unto you .
Luke 11:2 And he said unto them , When ye pray , say , Our Father which art in heaven , Hallowed be thy name . Thy kingdom (basileia) come . Thy will be done , as in heaven , so in earth .
Luke 11:17 But he , knowing their thoughts , said unto them , Every kingdom (basileia) divided against itself is brought to desolation ; and a house [divided] against a house falleth .
Luke 11:18 If Satan also be divided against himself , how shall his kingdom (basileia) stand ? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub .
Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils , no doubt the kingdom (basileia) of God is come upon you .
Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom (basileia) of God ; and all these things shall be added unto you .
Luke 12:32 Fear not , little flock ; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom (basileia) .
Luke 13:18 Then said he , Unto what is the kingdom (basileia) of God like ? and whereunto shall I resemble it ?
Luke 13:20 And again he said , Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom (basileia) of God ?
Luke 13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth , when ye shall see Abraham , and Isaac , and Jacob , and all the prophets , in the kingdom (basileia) of God , and you [yourselves] thrust out .
Luke 13:29 And they shall come from the east , and [from] the west , and from the north , and [from] the south , and shall sit down in the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things , he said unto him , Blessed [is] he that shall eat bread in the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets [were] until John : since that time the kingdom (basileia) of God is preached , and every man presseth into it .
Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees , when the kingdom (basileia) of God should come , he answered them and said , The kingdom (basileia) of God cometh not with observation :
Luke 17:21 Neither shall they say , Lo here ! or , lo there ! for , behold , the kingdom (basileia) of God is within you .
Luke 18:16 But Jesus called them [unto him], and said , Suffer little children to come unto me , and forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 18:17 Verily I say unto you , Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom (basileia) of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein .
Luke 18:24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful , he said , How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God !
Luke 18:25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye , than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 18:29 And he said unto them , Verily I say unto you There is no man that hath left house , or parents , or brethren , or wife , or children , for the kingdom (basileia) of God's sake ,
Luke 19:11 And as they heard these things , he added and spake a parable , because he was nigh to Jerusalem , and because they thought that the kingdom (basileia) of God should immediately appear .
Luke 19:12 He said therefore , A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom (basileia) , and to return .
Luke 19:15 And it came to pass , that when he was returned , having received the kingdom (basileia) , then he commanded these servants to be called unto him , to whom he had given the money , that he might know how much every man had gained by trading .
Luke 21:10 Then said he unto them , Nation shall rise against nation , and kingdom (basileia) against kingdom (basileia) :
Luke 21:31 So likewise ye , when ye see these things come to pass , know ye that the kingdom (basileia) of God is nigh at hand .
Luke 22:16 For I say unto you I will not any more eat thereof , until it be fulfilled in the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Luke 22:18 For I say unto you I will not drink of the fruit of the vine , until the kingdom (basileia) of God shall come .
Luke 22:29 And I appoint unto you a kingdom (basileia) , as my Father hath appointed unto me ;
Luke 22:30 That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom (basileia) , and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel .
Luke 23:42 And he said unto Jesus , Lord , remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom (basileia) .
Luke 23:51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them ;) [he was] of Arimathaea , a city of the Jews who also himself waited for the kingdom (basileia) of God .
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him , Verily , verily , I say unto thee , Except a man be born again , he cannot see the kingdom (basileia) of God .
John 3:5 Jesus answered , Verily , verily , I say unto thee , Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit , he cannot enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God .
John 18:36 Jesus answered , My kingdom (basileia) is not of this world : if my kingdom (basileia) were of this world , then would my servants fight , that I should not be delivered to the Jews : but now is my kingdom (basileia) not from hence .
Act 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs , being seen of them forty days , and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom (basileia) of God :
Act 1:6 When they therefore were come together , they asked of him , saying , Lord wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom (basileia) to Israel ?
Act 8:12 But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom (basileia) of God , and the name of Jesus Christ , they were baptized , both men and women .
Act 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples , [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith , and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Act 19:8 And he went into the synagogue , and spake boldly for the space of three months , disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Act 20:25 And now , behold , I know that ye all , among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom (basileia) of God , shall see my face no more .
Act 28:23 And when they had appointed him a day , there came many to him into [his] lodging ; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom (basileia) of God persuading them concerning Jesus , both out of the law of Moses , and [out of] the prophets , from morning till evening .
Act 28:31 Preaching the kingdom (basileia) of God , and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ , with all confidence , no man forbidding him .
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom (basileia) of God is not meat and drink ; but righteousness , and peace , and joy in the Holy Ghost .
1 Corinthians 4:20 kingdom (basileia) of God [is] not in word , but in power .
1 Corinthians 6:9 not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God ? Be not deceived : neither fornicators , nor idolaters , nor adulterers , nor effeminate , nor abusers of themselves with mankind ,
1 Corinthians 6:10 eves , nor covetous , nor drunkards , nor revilers , nor extortioners , shall inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God .
1 Corinthians 15:24 ometh] the end , when he shall have delivered up the kingdom (basileia) to God , even the Father ; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power .
1 Corinthians 15:50 s I say , brethren , that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God ; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption .
Gal 5:21 Envyings , murders , drunkenness , revellings , and such like : of the which I tell you before , as I have also told [you] in time past , that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom (basileia) of God .
Eph 5:5 For this ye know , that no whoremonger , nor unclean person , nor covetous man , who is an idolater , hath any inheritance in the kingdom (basileia) of Christ and of God .
Col 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness , and hath translated [us] into the kingdom (basileia) of his dear Son :
Col 4:11 And Jesus , which is called Justus , who are of the circumcision . These only [are my] fellowworkers unto the kingdom (basileia) of God , which have been a comfort unto me .
1Th 2:12 That ye would walk worthy of God , who hath called you unto his kingdom (basileia) and glory .
2Th 1:5 [Which is] a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God , that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom (basileia) of God , for which ye also suffer :
2Ti 4:1 charge [thee] therefore before God , and the Lord Jesus Christ , who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom (basileia) ;
2Ti 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work , and will preserve [me] unto his heavenly kingdom (basileia) : to whom [be] glory for ever and ever . Amen .
Hebrews 1:8 t unto the Son [he saith], Thy throne , O God , [is] for ever and ever : a sceptre of righteousness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom (basileia) .
Hebrews 11:33 o through faith subdued kingdoms (basileia) , wrought righteousness , obtained promises , stopped the mouths of lions ,
Hebrews 12:28 erefore we receiving a kingdom (basileia) which cannot be moved , let us have grace , whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear :
Jam 2:5 Hearken , my beloved brethren , Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith , and heirs of the kingdom (basileia) which he hath promised to them that love him ?
2Pe 1:11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom (basileia) of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ .
Rev 1:9 John , who also am your brother , and companion in tribulation , and in the kingdom (basileia) and patience of Jesus Christ , was in the isle that is called Patmos , for the word of God , and for the testimony of Jesus Christ .
Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded ; and there were great voices in heaven , saying , The kingdoms (basileia) of this world are become [the kingdoms] of our Lord , and of his Christ ; and he shall reign for ever and ever .
Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven , Now is come salvation , and strength , and the kingdom (basileia) of our God , and the power of his Christ : for the accuser of our brethren is cast down , which accused them before our God day and night .
Rev 16:10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast ; and his kingdom (basileia) was full of darkness ; and they gnawed their tongues for pain ,
Rev 17:12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings , which have received no kingdom (basileia) as yet ; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast .
Rev 17:17 For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will , and to agree , and give their kingdom (basileia) unto the beast , until the words of God shall be fulfilled .
Rev 17:18 And the woman which thou sawest is that great city , which reigneth (basileia) over the kings of the earth .
Prepared by William C. Barman for George Young Memorial United Methodist Church -- Palm Harbor, FL on 9/6/03; 6:08:56 AM