προθυμία
prothumia (G4288)
eagerness
AI Word Study
The Greek word προθυμία (prothumia) translates to "eagerness" and is found five times in the Bible. This emotional state is characterized by a sense of enthusiasm or readiness, often with a sense of urgency. In the context of the New Testament, prothumia is used to describe the eagerness of the Macedonian churches to give financially to support the ministry of Paul (2 Corinthians 8:12) and the eagerness of Onesiphorus to visit Paul in prison (2 Timothy 1:17). These examples suggest that prothumia is related to a strong desire to act or give in response to a specific situation. The fact that prothumia is primarily associated with positive emotions and actions suggests that it is a desirable trait. As such, the significance of this word lies in its portrayal of the ideal attitude towards certain situations, such as giving or showing support to others.
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Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your ability.
For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to what you don’t have.
Not only so, but he was also appointed by the assemblies to travel with us in this grace, which is served by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and to show our readiness.
for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to those of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for the past year. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them.