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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G4046 — περιποιέω
peripoieō · to gain · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Luke 17:33 · περιποιήσασθαιWhosoever shall seek to gain his life shall lose it: but whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it.Acts 20:28 · περιεποιήσατοTake heed unto yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit hath made you bishops, to feed the church of the Lord which he purchased with his own blood.1 Timothy 3:13 · περιποιοῦνταιFor they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.