The Greek word “diakonia”

Related to the Greek verb “diakoneo,” the Greek noun “diakonia” occurs 35 times in the New Testament and meant “service” or “ministry.”

Martha was involved with much “serving” (Lk. 10:40).  Judas had a part in the apostolic “ministry” (Acts 1:17).  Widows were neglected in the daily “ministration” (Acts 6:1).  The apostles were committed to the “ministry” of the word (Acts 6:4).  Paul used this term quite often in the Second Corinthian letter (2 Cor. 3:7-9; 4:1; 5:18; 6:3; 8:4; 9:1, 12-13; 11:8).