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The word διακονος is used for a large variety of persons in the New Testament. The question can be asked why this specific word was also used for some of the leaders (deacons) in congregations. The first step to answer this question, is to determine the essence and content of the work of a διακονος (not as leader) according to the New Testament. The aim of the article is a close study of the meaning of the διακον words in five New Testament texts to determine the essence and content of the task of the διακονος. The conclusion is that the results of this study cannot on their own determine the essence and content of the work of the deacon, but they lay the foundation for further study about the leader διακονος (deacon). In further study it will be important to also look at the texts where the διακονος functions in a position of leadership .

THE ESSENCE AND CONTENT OF THE WORK OF THE DIAKONOS ACCORDING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT