Greek word · Strong's G190

ἀκολουθέω

akolouthéō · verb · “to follow”

In a sentence

Akoloutheō means to follow — used hundreds of times of disciples following Jesus. It is the constant verb of discipleship.

Akoloutheō literally means «walk in the same way.» Jesus calls disciples by saying «follow (akoloutheō) me.» Some leave nets, some leave money tables, some leave to count the cost.

Mark 8:34 makes it the heart of discipleship: «If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and akoloutheō me.» The Christian life is summed up in that verb.

Strong's reference

Definition: properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple)

KJV usage: follow, reach

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Matthew 4:19 ““Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.”” Mark 8:34 “Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.”

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