περι-ποιέω, -ῶ [in LXX for pi., hi., etc. ;] to make to remain over, preserve. Mid. (a) to keep or save for oneself: τ. ψυχήν (cf. Xen., Cyr., iv, 4, 10; Arist., Pol., v, 11, 30), Luk.17:33; (b) to get or gain for oneself, get possession of (Thuc., Xen., al.) : Act.20:28, 1Ti.3:13.† (AS)
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peripoieō · to gain · Greek
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Luke 17:33 · περιποιήσασθαιWhosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.Acts 20:28 · περιεποιήσατοTake heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.1 Timothy 3:13 · περιποιοῦνταιFor they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.