Parakolouthéō — G3877

Definition

verb

to follow near, i.e. (figuratively) attend (as a result), trace out, conform to

1. to follow after
2. metaphorically
1. to be always present, to attend one wherever he goes
2. to follow up a thing in mind so as to attain to the knowledge of it, i. e. to understand
3. to follow faithfully namely, a standard or rule, to conform oneself to

Usually translated as

follow, have understanding, attain, fully know

Origin

from G3844 and G190

• pará (G3844)
• akolouthéō (G190)

Occurrences

Parakolouthéō occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• Mark 16:17 — And these signs shall follow (παρακολουθήσει) them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
• Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding (παρηκολουθηκότι) of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
• 1 Timothy 4:6 — If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained (παρηκολούθηκας).
• 2 Timothy 3:10 — But thou hast fully known (παρηκολούθηκας) my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,