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ἐπακολουθέω

epakoloutheōto follow afterHow to read Greek
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Definition

ἐπ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ

[in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;]

to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mark 16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1 Timothy 5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1 Peter 2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1 Timothy 5:10.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

4 total
  1. Mark 16:20ἐπακολουθούντων · that accompanied [it]
    And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:10ἐπηκολούθησεν · devoting herself to
    …and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:24ἐπακολουθοῦσιν · do [not] surface until later
    The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.
  4. 1 Peter 2:21ἐπακολουθήσητε · you should follow in
    For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: