The meaning of “ἀκολουθέω”
Understanding akolouthéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
follow, reach. - properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
ἀκολουθέω
follow, reach. - properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:15 | “But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all;” Word: ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō) | |
| Mark 10:21 | “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.” Word: ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō) | |
| Luke 9:59 | “And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.” Word: ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō) | |
| John 11:31 | “The Jews then which were with her in the house, and comforted her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up hastily and went out, followed her, saying, She goeth unto the grave to weep there.” Word: ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō) | |
| Acts 13:43 | “Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.” Word: ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō) |