• 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 StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Minister'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/m/minister.html. 1897.