# λειτουργία (leitourgia)

Strong’s G3009. 6 New Testament occurrences.

a charitable gift, public service in the widest sense; service as of priest or Levite ritual.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/leitourgia-g3009

## Occurrences

- [Luke 1:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/1/23) — And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.
- [2 Corinthians 9:12](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/9/12) — For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;
- [Philippians 2:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/2/17) — Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
- [Philippians 2:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/philippians/2/30) — Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
- [Hebrews 8:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/8/6) — But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
- [Hebrews 9:21](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/9/21) — Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.