παρακολουθέωparakolouthéō
with dative, to follow closely, accompany.
Greek (New Testament) · G3877
Meanings
Metaph., in various senses
(a) to result: Mark 16:17
(b) to follow up, trace, investigate: Luke 1:3 (so frequently in classical Greek)
(c) to follow as a standard of conduct: 1 Timothy 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:10.
Same root
- παράpará · G3844properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local (especially beyond or opposed to) or causal (on account of)
- 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.
- Luke 1:3 Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you, most honorable Theophilus,
- 1 Timothy 4:6 If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed.
- 2 Timothy 3:10 But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.