G588 — apodechomai
The entry below is Strong’s own definition (1890, public domain), and every verse where the word occurs.
apodechomai — pronounced ap-od-ekh'-om-ahee
from 575 and 1209; to take fully, i.e. welcome (persons), approve (things):--accept, receive (gladly). see GREEK for 575 see GREEK for 1209
7 occurrences in the KJV.
Luke 8:40
And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.
Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 2:41
Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Acts 15:4
And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
Acts 18:27
And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace:
Acts 24:3
We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
Acts 28:30
And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,