ἐπακολουθέωepakolouthéō
to accompany
Greek (New Testament) · G1872
Meanings
to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absolutely: Mark 16:20; with dative of person, of sins, 1 Timothy 5:24; τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1 Peter 2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1 Timothy 5:10.
Same root
- ἐπίepí · G1909properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
- ἀκολουθέωakolouthéō · G190properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
Where it appears
Appears 3 times in the Bible.
- 1 Timothy 5:10 She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
- 1 Timothy 5:24 Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgment. But there are others whose sins will not be revealed until later.
- 1 Peter 2:21 For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.