ἀπο-δέχομαι [in LXX: Tob.7:17, Jdth.13:13; Jdt.13.1, 4Mac.10:1-21 * ;] to accept gladly, welcome, receive: Luk.8:40 9:11, Act.18:27 21:17 28:30; metaphorically, with accusative of thing(s), Act.2:41 24:3 (MM, see word; Cremer, 688).† (AS)
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G588 — ἀποδέχομαι
apodechomai · to receive · Greek
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Luke 8:40 · ἀπεδέξατοWhen Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.Luke 9:11 · ἀποδεξάμενοςBut the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.Acts 2:41 · ἀποδεξάμενοιThose who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.Acts 18:27 · ἀποδέξασθαιWhen Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.Acts 21:17 · ἀπεδέξαντοWhen we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.Acts 24:3 · ἀποδεχόμεθα,In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.Acts 28:30 · ἀπεδέχετοPaul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.