παραδέχομαι
paradechomai
“to welcome”
Definition
to accept near, i.e. admit or (by implication) delight in
from G3844 (παρά) and G1209 (δέχομαι);
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
παραδέχομαι appears 6 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.
On their arrival in Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and apostles and elders, to whom they reported all that God had done through them.
by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
and saw the Lord saying to me, ‘Hurry! Leave Jerusalem quickly, because the people here will not accept your testimony about Me.’
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves,and He chastises every son He receives.”
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