Télos — G5056

Definition

neuter noun

properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid)

1. end, i. e
1. termination, the limit at which a thing ceases to be, (in the Greek writings always of the end of some act or state, but not of the end of a period of time, which they call τελευτή; in the Scriptures also of a temporal end; an end in space is everywhere called πέρας)
2. the end i. e. the last in any succession or series
3. that by which a thing is finished, its close, issue
4. the end to which all things relate, the aim, purpose
2. toll, custom

Usually translated as

end, custom, continual, finally, uttermost, ending

Origin

from a primary téllō (to set out for a definite point or goal)

• phóros (G5411)

Occurrences

Télos occurs 42 times in 41 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (6), Mark (3), Luke (4), John (1), Romans (4), 1 Corinthians (3), 2 Corinthians (3), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (1), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (5), James (1), 1 Peter (4), Revelation (4)

• Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end (τέλος) shall be saved.
• Matthew 17:25 — He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom (τέλη) or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
• Matthew 24:6 — And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end (τέλος) is not yet.
• Matthew 24:13 — But he that shall endure unto the end (τέλος), the same shall be saved.
• Matthew 24:14 — And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end (τέλος) come.
• Matthew 26:58 — But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end (τέλος).
• Mark 3:26 — And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end (τέλος).
• Mark 13:7 — And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end (τέλος) shall not be yet.
• Mark 13:13 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end (τέλος), the same shall be saved.
• Luke 1:33 — And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end (τέλος).
• Luke 18:5 — Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual (τέλος) coming she weary me.
• Luke 21:9 — But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end (τέλος) is not by and by.
• Luke 22:37 — For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end (τέλος).
• John 13:1 — Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end (τέλος).
• Romans 6:21 — What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end (τέλος) of those things is death.
• Romans 6:22 — But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end (τέλος) everlasting life.
• Romans 10:4 — For Christ is the end (τέλος) of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
• Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom (τέλος) to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
• Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom (τέλος); fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
• 1 Corinthians 1:8 — Who shall also confirm you unto the end (τέλους), that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Corinthians 10:11 — Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends (τέλη) of the world are come.
• 1 Corinthians 15:24 — Then cometh the end (τέλος), when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.
• 2 Corinthians 1:13 — For we write none other things unto you, than what ye read or acknowledge; and I trust ye shall acknowledge even to the end (τέλους);
• 2 Corinthians 3:13 — And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end (τέλος) of that which is abolished:
• 2 Corinthians 11:15 — Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end (τέλος) shall be according to their works.
• Philippians 3:19 — Whose end (τέλος) is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
• 1 Thessalonians 2:16 — Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost (τέλος).
• 1 Timothy 1:5 — Now the end (τέλος) of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
• Hebrews 3:6 — But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end (τέλους).
• Hebrews 3:14 — For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end (τέλους);
• Hebrews 6:8 — But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end (τέλος) is to be burned.
• Hebrews 6:11 — And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end (τέλους):
• Hebrews 7:3 — Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end (τέλος) of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
• James 5:11 — Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end (τέλος) of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
• 1 Peter 1:9 — Receiving the end (τέλος) of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
• 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally (τέλος), be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
• 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end (τέλος) of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
• 1 Peter 4:17 — For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end (τέλος) be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
• Revelation 1:8 — I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith (τέλος) the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
• Revelation 2:26 — And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end (τέλους), to him will I give power over the nations:
• Revelation 21:6 — And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end (τέλος). I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
• Revelation 22:13 — I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end (τέλος), the first and the last.