ἀκολουθέω
akoloutheō (G0190)
to follow
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The Greek word ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō) means "to follow." Its primary semantic domain is Movement & Travel, indicating that it pertains to the act of moving or traveling alongside someone or something. This word is used 91 times in the Bible, showcasing its significance in various contexts. In its range of usage, ἀκολουθέω can imply a physical following, such as walking or accompanying someone, as well as a metaphorical following, where one adheres to a person's teachings, actions, or example. This flexibility in usage allows the word to convey a sense of loyalty, devotion, or obedience. The frequency and versatility of ἀκολουθέω in the Bible highlight its importance in conveying the concept of following or adhering to a particular path, person, or principle. Its significance extends beyond mere physical movement, emphasizing the importance of loyalty, devotion, and obedience in various aspects of life.
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They immediately left their nets and followed him.
They immediately left the boat and their father, and followed him.
Great multitudes from Galilee, Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and from beyond the Jordan followed him.
When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.
When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, “Most certainly I tell you, I haven’t found so great a faith, not even in Israel.
A scribe came, and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”
But Jesus said to him, “Follow me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead.”
When he got into a boat, his disciples followed him.
As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, “Follow me.” He got up and followed him.
Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.
As Jesus passed by from there, two blind men followed him, calling out and saying, “Have mercy on us, son of David!”
He who doesn’t take his cross and follow after me, isn’t worthy of me.
Jesus, perceiving that, withdrew from there. Great multitudes followed him; and he healed them all,
Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?”
Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
As they went out from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
Jesus, being moved with compassion, touched their eyes; and immediately their eyes received their sight, and they followed him.
The multitudes who went in front of him, and those who followed, kept shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
But Peter followed him from a distance, to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.
Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.
As he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he arose and followed him.
He was reclining at the table in his house, and many tax collectors and sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many, and they followed him.
Jesus withdrew to the sea with his disciples, and a great multitude followed him from Galilee, from Judea,
He went with him, and a great multitude followed him, and they pressed upon him on all sides.
He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.
He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone who doesn’t follow us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow us.”
Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.”
Peter began to tell him, “Behold, we have left all, and have followed you.”
They were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going in front of them, and they were amazed; and those who followed were afraid. He again took the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were going to happen to him.
Jesus said to him, “Go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus on the way.
Those who went in front, and those who followed, cried out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
He sent two of his disciples, and said to them, “Go into the city, and there you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him,
Peter had followed him from a distance, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.
who, when he was in Galilee, followed him and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.
When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.
After these things he went out, and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, “Follow me!”
When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned and said to the multitude who followed him, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith, no, not in Israel.”
But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing.
He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn’t follow with us.”
As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, “I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord.”
He said to another, “Follow me!” But he said, “Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.”
Another also said, “I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house.”
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