ἀποδέχομαι
apodechomai
“to receive”
Definition
to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)
from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);
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Occurrences
ἀποδέχομαι appears 7 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
When 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.
Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.
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