ἀντέχομαι antéchomai
Meaning
to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for
In the King James Version: hold fast, hold to, support
Derivation: from G473 (ἀντί) and the middle voice of G2192 (ἔχω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
- Luke 16:13 No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.