Noun chreia (need) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

3: 14John would have prevented him, saying, "I have a need (chreia) to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?"
6: 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you have a need (chreia) of before you ask him.
9: 12But when he heard this, he said, "Those who are well have no need (chreia) of a physician, but those who are sick.
14: 16Jesus said to them, "They do not have a need (chreia) to go away; you give them something to eat."
21: 3If anyone says anything to you, just say this, 'The Lord has a need (chreia) of them.' And he will send them immediately."
26: 65Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "He has blasphemed! Why do we still have a need (chreia) of witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy.

Mark

2: 17When Jesus heard this, he said to them, "Those who are well have no need (chreia) of a physician, but those who are sick; I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."
2: 25And he said to them, "Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need (chreia) of food?
11: 3If anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' just say this, 'The Lord has a need (chreia) of it and will send it back here immediately.'"
14: 63Then the high priest tore his clothes and said, "Why do we still have a need (chreia) of witnesses?

Luke

5: 31Jesus answered, "Those who are well have no need (chreia) of a physician, but those who are sick;
9: 11When the crowds found out about it, they followed him; and he welcomed them, and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those having a need (chreia) to be cured.
10: 42there is need (chreia) of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her."
15: 7Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who have no need (chreia) of repentance.
19: 31If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord has a need (chreia) of it.'"
19: 34They said, "The Lord has a need (chreia) of it."
22: 71Then they said, "What further need (chreia) do we have of testimony? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!"

John

2: 25and had no need (chreia) of anyone to testify about anyone; for he himself knew what was in everyone.
13: 10Jesus said to him, "One who has bathed does not have a need (chreia) to wash, except for the feet, but is entirely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you."
13: 29Some thought that, because Judas had the common purse, Jesus was telling him, "Buy what we have a need (chreia) for the festival"; or, that he should give something to the poor.
16: 30Now we know that you know all things, and we have no need (chreia) to have anyone question you; by this we believe that you came from God."

Acts

2: 45they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need (chreia).
4: 35They laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need (chreia).
6: 3Therefore, friends, select from among yourselves seven men of good standing, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this need (chreia),
20: 34You know for yourselves that I worked with my own hands to support my needs (chreia) and my companions.
28: 10They bestowed many honors on us, and when we were about to sail, they put on board everything for our needs (chreia).

1 John

2: 27As for you, the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and so you do not need (chreia) anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, abide in him.
3: 17How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need (chreia) and yet refuses help?