ἐπ-ακολουθέω, -ῶ [in LXX (chiefly metaphorically) for אָחַר, הָלַךְ, etc. ;] to follow after; in NT metaphorically; absol.: Mrk.16:20 (illustrated by use in verifying accounts; see MM, Exp., xiv; Milligan; NTD, 78); with dative of person(s), of sins, 1Ti.5:24 (cf. Ellic. and CGT, in l); τ. ἴχνεσιν, 1Pe.2:21; ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ, 1Ti.5:10.† (AS)
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G1872 — ἐπακολουθέω
epakoloutheō · to follow after · Greek
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1 Timothy 5:10 · ἐπηκολούθησεν.Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.1 Timothy 5:24 · ἐπακολουθοῦσιν.Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some [men] they follow after.1 Peter 2:21 · ἐπακολουθήσητεFor even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: