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 · περιποιήσασθαιWhoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.Acts 20:28 · περιεποιήσατοKeep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.1 Timothy 3:13 · περιποιοῦνταιFor those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.