Strong's Number 1248

diakonia {dee-ak-on-ee'-ah}

from 1249

2:87,152

noun feminine

ministry 16, ministration 6, ministering 3, misc 9

Total: 34

service, ministering, esp. of those who execute the commands of others
of those who by the command of God proclaim and promote religion among men
1. of the office of Moses
2. of the office of the apostles and its administration
3. of the office of prophets, evangelists, elders etc.
the ministration of those who render to others the offices of Christian affection esp. those who help meet need by either collecting or distributing of charities
the office of the deacon in the church
the service of those who prepare and present food