ἀποδέχομαι apodéchomai

Meaning

to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things)

In the King James Version: accept, receive (gladly)

Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G1209 (δέχομαι);

Where it is used

• Luke 8:40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
• Luke 9:11 But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
• Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day.
• Acts 18:27 When Apollos resolved to cross over to Achaia, the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples there to welcome him. On his arrival, he was a great help to those who by grace had believed.
• Acts 21:17 When we arrived in Jerusalem, the brothers welcomed us joyfully.
• Acts 24:3 In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.
• Acts 28:30 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him.