Exakoloutheo describes pursuing or adhering to a course, whether myths, Balaam's way, or debaucheries.

The occurrences show pursuing or adhering to a stated course: the participial form denies pursuit of cleverly devised myths in 2 Peter 1:16 and describes pursuit of Balaam's way in 2 Peter 2:15, while the future form predicts that many will pursue debaucheries in 2 Peter 2:2.

1. Pursuing a stated course or way · dominant

   In 2 Peter 1:16, the aorist active participle occurs in the denial of having pursued cleverly devised myths; the APB renders the clause "we did not follow cleverly devised myths." In 2 Peter 2:15, the same participial form describes those who have gone astray after forsaking the straight way; the APB renders "They have followed the way of Balaam son of Beor." In 2 Peter 2:2, the future active indicative predicts that many will pursue debaucheries; the APB renders "many will follow their debaucheries."

   2 Peter 1:162 Peter 2:152 Peter 2:2

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "follow" in all three verses, with objects expressed as cleverly devised myths, Balaam's way, and debaucheries. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolating a precise English equivalent in every instance.