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The Greek word “gongusmos”

Found just four times in the New Testament (Jn. 7:12; Acts 6:1; Phil. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:9), the Greek noun “gongusmos” meant “mutter,” “complain,” “grumble.”  Much “murmuring” occurred because of Jesus (Jn. 7:12).  There was “grumbling” in the first century church (Acts 6:1) and Paul specifically warned the Philippians about this activity (Phil. 2:14).  Peter said hospitality is to be shown without “complaining” (1 Pet. 4:9).