χρηστός chrēstós
Meaning
employed, i.e. (by implication) useful (in manner or morals)
In the King James Version: better, easy, good(-ness), gracious, kind
Derivation: from G5530 (χράομαι);
Where it is used
- Matthew 11:30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
- Luke 5:39 And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”
- Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
- Romans 2:4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
- 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
- Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
- 1 Peter 2:3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.