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 may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it.Acts 20:28 · περιεποιήσατο‘Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the assembly of God that He acquired through His own blood,1 Timothy 3:13 · περιποιοῦνταιfor those who did minister well a good step to themselves do acquire, and much boldness in faith that is in Christ Jesus.