#10 · 1,768× in the NT · preposition

εἰς + accusative

into, to, for

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ἐρχόμενον εἰς τὸν κόσμον
coming into the world
John 1:9 · dictionary form
ἵνα πᾶς ὁ πιστεύων εἰς αὐτὸν μὴ ἀπόληται
so that everyone who believes in him should not perish
John 3:16 · + acc.
ἰδοὺ μάγοι ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν παρεγένοντο εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα
behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem
Matt 2:1 · + acc.

Preposition · takes the accusative only

Motion toward or into; also purpose (εἰς ἄφεσιν). Contrast ἐν (rest in).

Accusative only. Motion toward/into, or the goal of faith (πιστεύω εἰς). Spelling is not εἷς (‘one’) — different breathing and accent.