Greek diaconos, usually a subordinate officer or assistant employed in relation to the ministry of the gospel, as to Paul and Apollos (1 Corinthians 3:5 ), Tychicus (Ephesians 6:21 ), Epaphras (Colossians 1:7 ), Timothy (1 Thessalonians 3:2 ), and also to Christ (Romans 15:8 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Minister'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​m/minister.html. 1897.