paradechomai describes accepting what is presented or receiving persons in the situations shown in Scripture.

The predominant attested use concerns accepting something presented for consideration: a charge, customs, testimony, or the word heard. It also describes the reception of persons, both by a Jerusalem gathering and in the statement about every son whom the Lord receives.

1. Accepting what is presented · dominant

   In 1 Timothy 5:19, the present middle form occurs in the instruction not to admit a charge without two or three witnesses. The APB also renders the relevant clauses with acceptance of customs in Acts 16:21, testimony in Acts 22:18, and the word heard in Mark 4:20.

   1 Timothy 5:19Acts 16:21Acts 22:18Mark 4:20
2. Receiving persons · common

   In Acts 15:4, the aorist passive plural form occurs when arrivals at Jerusalem are welcomed by the assembly, apostles, and elders. In Hebrews 12:6, the present middle singular form stands in the clause about every son whom the Lord receives.

   Acts 15:4Hebrews 12:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies its presentation across the verses, using “admit,” “accept,” “receive,” and “welcomed.” These renderings indicate each clause's overall presentation rather than fixed English equivalents.