προτρέπω

protrepōto encourageHow to read Greek
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Definition

προ-τρέπω

[in LXX: Wis.14.18, 2Ma.11.7, 4Ma.12.7 4Mac.15.12 4Mac.16.13 * ;]

to urge forwards, exhort, persuade. Mid., in same sense (as also in cl.): Acts 18:27.

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 18:27προτρεψάμενοι · encouraged [him]
    When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.