Definition
I call, urge, exhort, comfort
Vocabulary Form
παρακαλέω
Erasmian
Modern
Root
παρακαλε
Frequency
109
GK
4151
Forms
(παρεκάλουν), -, παρεκάλεσα, -, παρακέκλημαι, παρεκλήθην
Cognates
Jesus used the cognate noun paravklhtoV, "Paraclete," for the Holy Spirit, one who is called (klhvtoV) alongside (parav) to encourage and help Christians (John 14:26).
Biblical Concordance
| Acts 2:40 | And with many other words he gave them warning and pleaded (parekalei | παρεκάλει | imperf act ind 3 sg) with them, saying, “Escape from this corrupt generation.” |
| Acts 8:31 | And he said, “How could I unless someone guide me?” And he invited (parekalesen | παρεκάλεσεν | aor act ind 3 sg) Philip to come up and sit with him. |
| Acts 9:38 | Since Lydda is near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him urging (parakalountes | παρακαλοῦντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc) him, “Do not delay in coming to us.” |
| Acts 11:23 | When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he began to exhort (parekalei | παρεκάλει | imperf act ind 3 sg) them all to remain faithful to the Lord in the purpose of their hearts, |
| Acts 13:42 | As they went out, the people begged (parekaloun | παρεκάλουν | imperf act ind 3 pl) that these things be discussed with them on the next Sabbath. |
| Acts 14:22 | strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging (parakalountes | παρακαλοῦντες | pres act ptcp nom pl masc) them to continue in the faith, and saying, “It is through many tribulations that we must enter the kingdom of God.” |
| Acts 15:32 | Both Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) and strengthened the brothers with a long speech. |
| Acts 16:9 | And a vision in the night appeared to Paul: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging (parakalōn | παρακαλῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” |
| Acts 16:15 | And when she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged (parekalesen | παρεκάλεσεν | aor act ind 3 sg) us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” And she prevailed upon us. |
| Acts 16:39 | So they (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) came and spoke (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) to them in (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) a (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) friendly (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) manner (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl); and having taken them out, they asked them to leave the city. |
| Acts 16:40 | So when they had left the prison, they went to Lydia’s house; and when they saw the brothers, they encouraged (parekalesan | παρεκάλεσαν | aor act ind 3 pl) them and departed. |
| Acts 19:31 | And also some of the Asiarchs, being friendly to him, sent to him and urged (parekaloun | παρεκάλουν | imperf act ind 3 pl) him not to commit himself to the theater. |
| Acts 20:1 | After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging (parakalesas | παρακαλέσας | aor act ptcp nom sg masc) them and saying farewell, he left for Macedonia. |
| Acts 20:2 | When he had gone through those parts and encouraged (parakalesas | παρακαλέσας | aor act ptcp nom sg masc) them with many words, he came to Greece. |
| Acts 20:12 | And they took the boy home alive and were encouraged (pareklēthēsan | παρεκλήθησαν | aor pass ind 3 pl) not a little. |
| Acts 21:12 | When we heard this, both we and the local people urged (parekaloumen | παρεκαλοῦμεν | imperf act ind 1 pl) him not to go up to Jerusalem. |
| Acts 24:4 | But, that I may not detain you any longer, I beg (parakalō | παρακαλῶ | pres act ind 1 sg) you to hear us briefly in your kindness. |
| Acts 25:2 | So the chief priests and the Jewish leaders brought formal charges against Paul, begging (parekaloun | παρεκάλουν | imperf act ind 3 pl) him |
| Acts 27:33 | As day was about to dawn, Paul urged (parekalei | παρεκάλει | imperf act ind 3 sg) them all to take some food, saying, “Today is the fourteenth day that you have continued in suspense and been without food, having taken nothing. |
| Acts 27:34 | Therefore I urge (parakalō | παρακαλῶ | pres act ind 1 sg) you to take some food; for this is for your survival, for not a hair will perish from the head of any of you.” |
| Acts 28:14 | where we found brethren, and were invited (pareklēthēmen | παρεκλήθημεν | aor pass ind 1 pl) to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome. |
| Acts 28:20 | For this reason, therefore, I (parekalesa | παρεκάλεσα | aor act ind 1 sg) have (parekalesa | παρεκάλεσα | aor act ind 1 sg) asked to see you and speak with you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I wear this chain.” |
| Romans 12:1 | I appeal (parakalō | παρακαλῶ | pres act ind 1 sg) you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God — this is a reasonable act of worship for you. |
| Romans 12:8 | if you have the gift of encouragement (parakalōn | παρακαλῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), then use it to encourage; if you are able to give, give generously; if your gift is leadership, lead with zeal; if it is showing mercy, then do it with cheerfulness. |
| Romans 15:30 | Now I urge (parakalō | παρακαλῶ | pres act ind 1 sg) you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in fervent prayer to God on my behalf, |