ἐπέχω epéchō

Greek · Strong's G1907 · used 5 times in 5 verses

Meaning

to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of G3563 (νοῦς)) to pay attention to

In the King James Version: give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay

Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2192 (ἔχω);

Luke 14:7 When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
Acts 3:5 So the man gave them his attention, expecting to receive something from them.
Acts 19:22 He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.