# ἀποδέχομαι (apodechomai)

Strong’s G588. 7 New Testament occurrences.

I receive, welcome, entertain (with hospitality), embrace.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/apodechomai-g588

## Occurrences

- [Luke 8:40](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/8/40) — And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
- [Luke 9:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/9/11) — And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.
- [Acts 2:41](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/2/41) — Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
- [Acts 18:27](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/18/27) — And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had bel…
- [Acts 21:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/21/17) — And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly.
- [Acts 24:3](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/24/3) — We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
- [Acts 28:30](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/28/30) — And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,