παραμυθέομαι paramythéomai

Meaning

to relate near, i.e. (by implication) encourage, console

In the King James Version: comfort

Derivation: from G3844 (παρά) and the middle voice of a derivative of G3454 (μῦθος);

Where it is used

• John 11:19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them in the loss of their brother.
• John 11:31 When the Jews who were in the house consoling Mary saw how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:12 encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.