stoicheo is used of conducting oneself in line with a law, rule, Spirit, or the pattern of faith.

The attested use consistently concerns conduct aligned with a guiding standard or pattern: orderly observance of the law, keeping in step with the Spirit, walking by a rule, continuing by an attained rule, and following the footsteps of faith.

1. Conducting oneself in line with a standard · dominant

   In Acts 21:24, the present indicative στοιχεῖς occurs in the statement that the person keeps the law by walking orderly. In Galatians 5:25, the present subjunctive στοιχῶμεν is used in an exhortation concerning life by the Spirit; Galatians 6:16 and Philippians 3:16 likewise place the action in relation to a rule. Romans 4:12 presents the present participle στοιχοῦσιν in connection with following the footsteps of faith.

   Acts 21:24Galatians 5:25Galatians 6:16Philippians 3:16Romans 4:12

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously renders the surrounding clauses with “walking orderly,” “keep in step,” “walk by this rule,” “follow by the same rule,” and “follow the footsteps.” These phrases show the verses’ presentation rather than separate lexical meanings.