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 to the assembly, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, doesn’t accept what we say.3 John 1:10 · ἐπιδέχεταιTherefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.