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	In [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], he uses it to describe his "labour" in the sense of his life's work and strivings.		In [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], he uses it to describe his "labour" in the sense of his life's work and strivings.

-	In [[1 Thessalonians 4:11] he uses it to describe the sort of studious ambition believers should have to conduct their lives with ''philotimo'': - a studious life above reproach, well respected and regarded by their community for their kindness.	+	In [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]] he uses it to describe the sort of studious ambition believers should have to conduct their lives with ''philotimo'': - a studious life above reproach, well respected and regarded by their community for their kindness.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:		While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:

-	"so '''<u>have I strived</u>''' to preach the gospel" in [[~~Romans 15~~:20]], "Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether" in [[~~2 Corinthians 5~~:9]]~~, and~~ "And that '''<u>ye study</u>''' to be quiet, ~~and in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].~~	+	:[[Romans 15:20]] "so '''<u>have I strived</u>''' to preach the gospel"
		+	:[[2 Corinthians 5:9]] "Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether"
		+	:[[1 Thessalonians 4:11]] "And that '''<u>ye study</u>''' to be quiet,"

	Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.		Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.

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	While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:		While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:

-	'''<u>~~"so~~ have I strived ~~to preach the gospel"~~</u>''' in [[Romans 15:20]], "Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether"~~</u>'''~~ in [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], and '''<u>~~"And that~~ ye study ~~to be quiet, and~~</u>''' in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].	+	"so '''<u>have I strived</u>''' to preach the gospel" in [[Romans 15:20]], "Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether" in [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], and "And that '''<u>ye study</u>''' to be quiet, and in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].

	Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.		Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.

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	While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:		While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:

-	'''<u>"so have I strived to preach the gospel"</u>''' in [[Romans 15:20]], ~~'''<u>~~"Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether"</u>''' in [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], and '''<u>"And that ye study to be quiet, and</u>''' in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].	+	'''<u>"so have I strived to preach the gospel"</u>''' in [[Romans 15:20]], "Wherefore '''<u>we labour</u>''', that, whether"</u>''' in [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], and '''<u>"And that ye study to be quiet, and</u>''' in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].

	Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.		Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.<sup>[3]</sup> In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.

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	'''''Philotimo''''' (also spelled '''''filotimo'''''; Greek: φιλότιμο) is a Greek noun [[translation\|translating]] to "[[love]] of honor". However, ''philotimo'' is difficult to translate sufficiently as it describes a complex array of [[virtue]]s.		'''''Philotimo''''' (also spelled '''''filotimo'''''; Greek: φιλότιμο) is a Greek noun [[translation\|translating]] to "[[love]] of honor". However, ''philotimo'' is difficult to translate sufficiently as it describes a complex array of [[virtue]]s.

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'''''Philotimo''''' (also spelled '''''filotimo'''''; Greek: φιλότιμο) is a Greek noun [[translation|translating]] to "[[love]] of honor". However, ''philotimo'' is difficult to translate sufficiently as it describes a complex array of [[virtue]]s.

==Modern uses==
''Philotimo'' is considered to be the highest of all Greek virtues which determines and regulates how someone should behave in their [[family]] and social groups. It is mostly about [[respect]] and doing the right thing. In its simplest form it means "doing good", and it ensures your behavior will make you stand out from others. It will demonstrate what kind of a person you are and the manner in which you were brought up. ''Philotimo'' to a Greek is essentially a way of life.

Children are said to have ''philotimo'' when they display unconditional love and respect towards their [[parent]]s, [[grandparent]]s and [[friend]]s. It can mean [[gratitude]] for a small [[gift]] someone might have given you, or a small random act of kindness someone may have shown you. It is an appreciation and admiration for [[Cultural heritage|heritage]] and [[ancestors]] — ''philotimo'' is honor and [[pride]].

During the Second World War, strong bonds were formed and still exist in places like the Greek island of [[Crete]] where the locals would risk their own lives to hide and shelter Australian and British soldiers from the Nazi occupying forces. The locals felt duty-bound to help, their ''philotimo'' urged them on - If caught, they risked facing a firing squad.

''Philotimo'' is the feeling of not being able to do enough for your family, [[society]] and your [[community]]; it is expressed through acts of generosity and [[sacrifice]] without expecting anything in return. ''Philotimo'' is to get more satisfaction from giving than from taking.

==Ancient uses==
The 7th-century BC [[Pre-Socratic philosophy|pre-Socratic]] [[Greek philosophy|Greek philosopher]] [[Thales]], one of the [[Seven Sages of Greece]] says that ''philotimo'' is part of the essence of being Greek. “Philotimo to the Greek is like breathing. A Greek is not a Greek without it. He might as well not be alive.”

The word is used extensively in [[Hellenistic period]] literature. In early writings, sometimes in a bad sense - Plato's ''[[The Republic (Plato)|Republic]]'' uses it ironically "loving honour or distinction, ambitious"[1] or [[Demosthenes]] meaning "prodigal" or "lavish".[2] However, later uses develop the word in its more noble senses. By the time of the Christian era, the word was firmly a positive and its use in the Bible probably cemented its use in modern Greek culture.

==Biblical uses==
The word appears three times in the text of [[Pauline epistles|letters]] written by the [[Paul the Apostle|Apostle Paul]]. Paul was a native Greek speaker and, by his writing, shows he was well educated in [[Greeks|Hellene]] literature. His letters were originally written in Greek and therefore the choice of the word was deliberate and the sophisticated choice of an educated man.

While it is a challenging word to translate into English the King James Version correctly has:

'''"so have I strived to preach the gospel"''' in [[Romans 15:20]], '''"Wherefore '''we labour''', that, whether"''' in [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], and '''"And that ye study to be quiet, and''' in [[1 Thessalonians 4:11]].

Some other translations vary with; ''ambition'', ''endeavour earnestly'', ''aspire'', ''being zealous'', ''strive eagerly'', ''desire very strongly'' or ''study''.[3] In each case Paul is conveying a desire to do a good thing and his choice of word gives this honourable pursuit extra emphasis.

In [[Romans 15:20]] he makes it his ''philotimo'' to preach the good news of the [[Gospel]] to people who haven't heard it.

In [[2 Corinthians 5:9]], he uses it to describe his "labour" in the sense of his life's work and strivings.

In [[1 Thessalonians 4:11] he uses it to describe the sort of studious ambition believers should have to conduct their lives with ''philotimo'': - a studious life above reproach, well respected and regarded by their community for their kindness.

==See also==
* [[Dharma]]
* [[Dhammapada]]
* [[Dharmacakra]]
* [[Karma]]
* [[Yuga Dharma]]

==References==
* 1. Plato's Republic Section 347b http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0168%3Abook%3D1%3Asection%3D347b
* 2. http://www.tlg.uci.edu/lsj/#eid=114533&context=lsj&action=hw-list-click
* 3. http://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_5389.htm

==External links==
* [http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/03/15/philotimo Philotimo - The White House]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXPJNDVfBgU The Greek Secret. OxiDayFoundation. 2014.]

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	==See also==		==See also==
		+	* [[5389]]
	* [[Dharma]]		* [[Dharma]]
	* [[Dhammapada]]		* [[Dhammapada]]