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 seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.Acts 20:28 · περιεποιήσατοTake heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.1 Timothy 3:13 · περιποιοῦνταιFor those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.