ἐπι-δέχομαι [in LXX: Jdth.13:13 B2, 1Ma.10:1 1Mac 14:23, Sir.51:26, al. ;] 1. in cl., of things, to allow of, admit of (Dem., Arist., al.). In late writers, 2. to accept besides (Polyb.), to accept (in π. of the terms of a lease; see ICC, on 3Jo, l.with): III Jn 9. 3. (a) to receive besides (Menand.); (b) to receive hospitably (1Mac, Sir, ll with): III Jn 10† (AS)
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G1926 — ἐπιδέχομαι
epidechomai · to welcome · Greek
2 tagged verse occurrences
3 John 1:9 · ἐπιδέχεταιI wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.3 John 1:10 · ἐπιδέχεταιTherefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth them out of the church.