epecho describes directing sustained attention toward something, and in some contexts remaining or holding to it.

The attested uses most often concern directing or maintaining attention toward a person, oneself, teaching, or an observed action; a smaller group presents remaining in a place or holding to the word of life.

1. Directing sustained attention · dominant

   In Acts 3:5, the imperfect active form occurs where the APB renders that he “gave them his attention,” while expecting to receive something. In Luke 14:7, the present active participle accompanies Jesus' noticing how invitees chose places of honor; in 1 Timothy 4:16, the present active singular form stands with attention to oneself and the teaching.

   Acts 3:5Luke 14:71 Timothy 4:16
2. Remaining or holding to what is set before one · common

   In Acts 19:22, the aorist active indicative occurs in the statement that he “stayed in Asia for a time.” In Philippians 2:16, the present active plural participle is used in the clause the APB renders “Holding fast the word of life.”

   Acts 19:22Philippians 2:16

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the surrounding clauses with “gave them his attention,” “noticed,” “Pay close attention,” “stayed,” and “Holding fast.” These expressions show the verse-level presentation rather than fixed English equivalents.