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Greek word · G2186

ἐφίστημι

ephistēmi

to approach

Appears 21 times in 21 verses of the Greek New Testament.

Where it appears

Luke · 7
  1. Luke 2:9 ἐπέστη stood by

    Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

  2. Luke 2:38 ἐπιστᾶσα having come up

    Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

  3. Luke 4:39 ἐπιστὰς having stood

    and He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. And she got up at once and began to serve them.

  4. Luke 10:40 ἐπιστᾶσα having come up

    But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”

  5. Luke 20:1 ἐπέστησαν came up

    One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.

  6. Luke 21:34 ἐπιστῇ may come

    But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

  7. Luke 24:4 ἐπέστησαν stood by

    While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.

Acts · 11
  1. Acts 4:1 ἐπέστησαν came

    While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

  2. Acts 6:12 ἐπιστάντες having come upon [him]

    So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,

  3. Acts 10:17 ἐπέστησαν stood

    While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.

  4. Acts 11:11 ἐπέστησαν stood

    Just then three men sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying.

  5. Acts 12:7 ἐπέστη stood by

    Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.

  6. Acts 17:5 ἐπιστάντες having assailed

    The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.

  7. Acts 22:13 ἐπιστὰς having stood by [me]

    came and stood beside me. ‘Brother Saul,’ he said, ‘receive your sight.’ And at that moment I could see him.

  8. Acts 22:20 ἐφεστὼς already standing by

    And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and watching over the garments of those who killed him.’

  9. Acts 23:11 ἐπιστὰς having stood by

    The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”

  10. Acts 23:27 ἐπιστὰς having come up

    This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen,

  11. Acts 28:2 ἐφεστῶτα already coming on

    The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.

1 Thessalonians · 1
  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ἐφίσταται comes

    While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

2 Timothy · 2
  1. 2 Timothy 4:2 ἐπίστηθι do be ready

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

  2. 2 Timothy 4:6 ἐφέστηκεν. has come.

    For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

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