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The term is used both literally and metaphorically throughout Scripture, illustrating the relationship between God and His people, as well as between Jesus and His disciples.<br><br><b>Old Testament Usage</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word often translated as "follow" is "halak," which means to walk or to go after. This term is frequently used in the context of following God's commandments and statutes. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/13-4.htm">Deuteronomy 13:4</a> , it is written, "You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold Him fast." Here, following God is synonymous with obedience and reverence.<br><br>The Israelites were repeatedly admonished to follow the ways of the LORD rather than the practices of surrounding nations. In <a href="/1_kings/18-21.htm">1 Kings 18:21</a> , Elijah challenges the people of Israel, saying, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal is God, follow him." This highlights the call to exclusive devotion to God.<br><br><b>New Testament Usage</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the Greek word "akoloutheo" is commonly used, meaning to accompany or to follow. This term is central to the teachings of Jesus, who called His disciples to follow Him. In <a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a> , Jesus says to Peter and Andrew, "Come, follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men." This invitation to follow is not merely physical but involves a complete commitment to Jesus' mission and teachings.<br><br>Jesus emphasizes the cost of discipleship in passages like <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a> , where He states, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me." Following Jesus requires self-denial and a willingness to endure hardship for the sake of the Gospel.<br><br><b>Spiritual Implications</b><br><br>Following Christ is a central theme in Christian theology, representing a transformative journey of faith. In <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a> , Jesus describes the relationship between Himself and His followers: "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me." This metaphor of the Good Shepherd underscores the intimate and guiding relationship between Christ and believers.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also speaks of following in the context of imitation. In <a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a> , he urges, "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ." Here, following is linked to emulating the life and virtues of Christ as demonstrated by His apostles.<br><br><b>Practical Application</b><br><br>For believers, following Christ involves a daily commitment to live according to His teachings and example. It is an active pursuit of righteousness, characterized by love, service, and obedience. The call to follow is both an invitation and a command, requiring faith and action.<br><br>In summary, the biblical concept of "follow" encompasses obedience to God, discipleship under Christ, and the pursuit of a life that reflects His character and mission. It is a foundational aspect of the Christian faith, calling believers to a life of devotion and service.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To go or come after; to move behind in the same path or direction; hence, to go with (a leader, guide, etc.); to accompany; to attend.<p>2. (<I>v. t.</I>) To endeavor to overtake; to go in pursuit of; to chase; to pursue; to prosecute.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To accept as authority; to adopt the opinions of; to obey; to yield to; to take as a rule of action; as, to follow good advice.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To copy after; to take as an example.<p>5. (<I>v. t.</I>) To succeed in order of time, rank, or office.<p>6. (<I>v. t.</I>) To result from, as an effect from a cause, or an inference from a premise.<p>7. (<I>v. t.</I>) To watch, as a receding object; to keep the eyes fixed upon while in motion; to keep the mind upon while in progress, as a speech, musical performance, etc.; also, to keep up with; to understand the meaning, connection, or force of, as of a course of thought or argument.<p>8. (<I>v. t.</I>) To walk in, as a road or course; to attend upon closely, as a profession or calling.<p>9. (<I>v. i.</I>) To go or come after; -- used in the various senses of the transitive verb: To pursue; to attend; to accompany; to be a result; to imitate.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">FOLLOW</span><p>fol'-o ('achar, radhaph; akoloutheo, dioko):<br><br>Frequently the translation of 'achar, "after," e.g. <a href="/numbers/14-24.htm">Numbers 14:24</a>, "hath followed me fully," literally, "fulfilled after me" (<a href="/numbers/32-11.htm">Numbers 32:11, 12</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-36.htm">Deuteronomy 1:36</a> <a href="/amos/7-15.htm">Amos 7:15</a>); radhaph is "to pursue," and is often so translated; it is translated "follow" (<a href="/psalms/23-6.htm">Psalm 23:6</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-11.htm">Isaiah 5:11</a>, etc.); "follow after" (<a href="/genesis/44-4.htm">Genesis 44:4</a> <a href="/exodus/14-4.htm">Exodus 14:4</a>); reghel, "foot," is several times translated "follow" (literally, "at the foot of"; <a href="/exodus/11-8.htm">Exodus 11:8</a> <a href="/judges/8-5.htm">Judges 8:5</a>, etc.); halakh 'achar, "to go after" (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-3.htm">Deuteronomy 4:3</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-8.htm">1 Kings 14:8</a>, etc.); yalakh 'achar, "to go on after" (<a href="/genesis/24-5.htm">Genesis 24:5</a> <a href="/judges/2-19.htm">Judges 2:19</a>, etc.); dabheq, "to cause to cleave to" is "follow hard after" (<a href="/1_samuel/14-22.htm">1 Samuel 14:22</a> <a href="/psalms/63-8.htm">Psalm 63:8</a>, etc.).<br><br>In the New Testament, in addition to akoloutheo (<a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Matthew 4:20, 22, 25</a>, etc.) various words and phrases are rendered "follow," e.g. Deute opiso mou, "Come after me" (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>, "Follow me," the Revised Version (British and American) "Come ye after me"); dioko, "to pursue" (<a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Luke 17:23</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a>, the Revised Version (British and American) "follow after," etc.); mimeomai, "to imitate" (<a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a>, "whose faith follow," the Revised Version (British and American) "imitate their faith; <a href="/2Thes/3-7.htm">2Thes 3:7, 9</a>; <a href="/2Thes/3John/1-11.htm">2Thes 3John 1:11</a>); compounds of akoloutheo with ex, para sun, etc. (<a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Mark 16:20</a> <a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17</a> <a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37</a>, etc.).<br><br>English Revised Version, "Follow after faithfulness" makes an important change in <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a>, where the King James Version has "and verily thou shalt be fed"; but the American Standard Revised Version has "feed on his faithfulness," margin "feed securely or verily thou shalt be fed." For "attained" (<a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a>) the Revised Version (British and American) gives "followed until now."<br><br>W. L. Walker<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1872.htm"><span class="l">1872. epakoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b> after</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> after. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epakoloutheo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ep-ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I <b>follow</b> close after, endorse <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1872.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3877.htm"><span class="l">3877. parakoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b> closely, to investigate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> closely, to investigate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: parakoloutheo<br> Phonetic Spelling: (par-ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I accompany <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3877.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1811.htm"><span class="l">1811. exakoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b> (out, up), ie to imitate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> (out, up), ie to imitate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: exakoloutheo<br> Phonetic Spelling: (ex-ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I <b>follow</b> after <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1811.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/190.htm"><span class="l">190. akoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: akoloutheo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I accompany, attend, <b>follow</b> Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/190.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2628.htm"><span class="l">2628. katakoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b> after</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> after. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katakoloutheo Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kat-ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I <b>follow</b> after Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2628.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4870.htm"><span class="l">4870. sunakoloutheo -- to <b>follow</b> along with</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> along with. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunakoloutheo Phonetic<br> Spelling: (soon-ak-ol-oo-theh&#39;-o) Short Definition: I accompany Definition: I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4870.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4902b.htm"><span class="l">4902b. sunepomai -- to <b>follow</b> with</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to <b>follow</b> with. Transliteration: sunepomai Short Definition: accompanied. <b>...</b> verb hepomai<br> (to <b>follow</b>) Definition to <b>follow</b> with NASB Word Usage accompanied (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4902b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p><a href="/greek/2614.htm"><span class="l">2614. katadioko -- to pursue closely</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to pursue closely. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katadioko Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kat-ad-ee-o&#39;-ko) Short Definition: I hunt down, <b>follow</b> closely Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2614.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/3401.htm"><span class="l">3401. mimeomai -- to imitate</span></a> <br><b>...</b> to imitate. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: mimeomai Phonetic Spelling:<br> (mim-eh&#39;-om-ahee) Short Definition: I imitate Definition: I imitate, <b>follow</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3401.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1205.htm"><span class="l">1205. deute -- come!</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin pl. of deuro Definition come! NASB Word Usage come (9), come away<br> (1), <b>follow</b>* (2). come, <b>follow</b>. <b>...</b> come, X <b>follow</b>. see GREEK deuro. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1205.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6117.htm"><span class="l">6117. aqab -- to <b>follow</b> at the heel, assail insidiously <b>...</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> aqab. 6118 . to <b>follow</b> at the heel, assail insidiously, circumvent, overreach.<br> Transliteration: aqab Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kab&#39;) Short Definition: craftily. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6117.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8497.htm"><span class="l">8497. takah -- perhaps to <b>follow</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 8496, 8497. takah. 8498 . perhaps to <b>follow</b>. Transliteration: takah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (taw-kaw&#39;) Short Definition: followed. Word Origin a prim. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8497.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm"><span class="l">7291. radaph -- to pursue, chase, persecute</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to pursue, chase, persecute NASB Word Usage chase (6), chased (5),<br> chases (1), <b>follow</b> (3), <b>follow</b>* (1), follows (1), hunts (1), passed (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7291.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm"><span class="l">7272. regel -- foot</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition foot NASB Word Usage accompany*<br> (1), after (1), attended* (1), feet (139), <b>follow</b> (2), followed (2), following ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7272.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1692.htm"><span class="l">1692. dabaq -- to cling, cleave, keep close</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage cleaves (4), cling (14), clings (3), closely pursued (1), closer<br> (1), clung (4), deeply attracted (1), fasten its grip (1), <b>follow</b> closely (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1692.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm"><span class="l">1980. halak -- to go, come, walk</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), down (2), down* (1), enter (2), extended (2), flashed (1), fled (1), floated<br> (1), flow (6), flowed (1), flowing (1), flows (1), <b>follow</b> (2), <b>follow</b>* (14 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1980.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm"><span class="l">310. achar -- the hind or following part</span></a><br><b>...</b> 18), afterwards (3), afterwards* (5), again (4), away (1), back (2), behind (49),<br> behind* (9), besides (1), butt end (1), care (1), <b>follow</b> (11), <b>follow</b>* (16 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/310.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm"><span class="l">1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be</span></a><br><b>...</b> 13), endure (3), event* (1), exhausted (1), existed (3), exists (2), extend (3),<br> extended (3), fall (4), fallen (1), fared (1), fell (1), <b>follow</b>* (1), followed <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1961.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm"><span class="l">1875. darash -- to resort to, seek</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to <b>follow</b> (for pursuit<br> or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship -- ask, X <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1875.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8551.htm"><span class="l">8551. tamak -- to grasp, support, attain</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively,<br> to help, <b>follow</b> close -- (take, up-)hold (up), maintain, retain, stay (up). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8551.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/indian_methodist_hymn-book/32_follow_jesus.htm"><span class="l"><b>Follow</b> Jesus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ts&#39;hayilth Staylim 32 <b>FOLLOW</b> JESUS. ALKOMAYLUM Lamtchiltcha ska Jesus,<br> tal Savior, lamtchiltcha, Owe-awts al-stlay-kwus-lam ska <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/various/indian methodist hymn-book/32 follow jesus.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lorenz/the_otterbein_hymnal/375_follow_on_p_m.htm"><span class="l"><b>Follow</b> On! PM</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 375 <b>Follow</b> On! PM. Following Christ. <b>...</b> Ref."<b>Follow</b>! <b>follow</b>! I would <b>follow</b> Jesus! Anywhere,<br> everywhere I would <b>follow</b> on! <b>Follow</b>! <b>follow</b>! I would <b>follow</b> Jesus! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/375 follow on p m.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/daily_thoughts_/follow_your_star_march_7.htm"><span class="l"><b>Follow</b> Your Star. March 7.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> <b>Follow</b> your Star. March 7. I believe with Dante, &quot;se tu segui la tua Stella,&quot; that<br> He who ordained my star will not lead me into temptation but through it. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/daily thoughts /follow your star march 7.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_xix_exhortation_to_follow_the.htm"><span class="l">Exhortation to <b>Follow</b> the Example of the Greater Part of the World <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter XIX."Exhortation to <b>follow</b> the Example of the Greater<br> Part of the World. &quot;Since, therefore, it was needful that <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xix exhortation to follow the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_children_should_follow_the.htm"><span class="l">Whether Children Should <b>Follow</b> the Condition of their Father?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE IMPEDIMENT OF THE CONDITION OF SLAVERY (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether children<br> should <b>follow</b> the condition of their father? Objection <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether children should follow the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ambrose/works_and_letters_of_st_ambrose/chapter_xi_we_shall_follow.htm"><span class="l">We Shall <b>Follow</b> the Example of Abdemelech, if we Believe that the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book II. Chapter XI. We shall <b>follow</b> the example of Abdemelech, if we believe<br> that the Son and Holy? We shall <b>follow</b> the example <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter xi we shall follow.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_20_of_the_words_which.htm"><span class="l">Of the Words which <b>Follow</b> the Separation of Light and Darkness <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XI. Chapter 20."Of the Words Which <b>Follow</b> the Separation of Light<br> and Darkness, &quot;And God Saw the Light that It Was Good.&quot;. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/city of god/chapter 20 of the words which.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_shows_or_de_spectaculis/chapter_viii_to_follow_out.htm"><span class="l">To <b>Follow</b> Out My Plan in Regard to Places...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter VIII. To <b>follow</b> out my plan in regard to places? To <b>follow</b> out my<br> plan in regard to places: the circus is chiefly consecrated <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/the shows or de spectaculis/chapter viii to follow out.htm</font><p><a href="/library/vincent/the_commonitory_of_vincent_of_lerins/chapter_xxvi_heretics_in_quoting.htm"><span class="l">Heretics, in Quoting Scripture, <b>Follow</b> the Example of the Devil. . <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXVI. Heretics, in quoting Scripture, <b>follow</b> the example of the Devil.?<br> Heretics, in quoting Scripture, <b>follow</b> the example of the Devil. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter xxvi heretics in quoting.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bede/bedes_ecclesiastical_history_of_england/chap_vi_laurentius_being_about.htm"><span class="l">Laurentius, Being About to <b>Follow</b> Mellitus and Justus, and to Quit <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> BOOK II CHAP. VI. LAURENTIUS, being about to <b>follow</b> Mellitus and Justus,<br> and to quit Britain? LAURENTIUS, being about to <b>follow</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap vi laurentius being about.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/f/follow.htm"><span class="l"><b>Follow</b> (267 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3. (vt) To accept as authority; to adopt the opinions of; to obey; to yield to;<br> to take as a rule of action; as, to <b>follow</b> good advice. <b>...</b><b>FOLLOW</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/follow.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pursue.htm"><span class="l">Pursue (104 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To <b>follow</b> with a view to overtake; to <b>follow</b> eagerly, or with haste; to<br> chase; as, to pursue a hare. <b>...</b> 5. (vt) To <b>follow</b> as an example; to imitate. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pursue.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ensue.htm"><span class="l">Ensue (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To <b>follow</b>; to pursue; to <b>follow</b> and overtake.<br> 2. (vi) To <b>follow</b> or come afterward; to <b>follow</b> as <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ensue.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/apollos.htm"><span class="l">Apollos (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now I mean this, that each one of you says, &quot;I <b>follow</b> Paul,&quot;<br> &quot;I <b>follow</b> Apollos,&quot; &quot;I <b>follow</b> Cephas,&quot; and, &quot;I <b>follow</b> Christ.&quot; (WEB KJV WEY ASV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/apollos.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/goest.htm"><span class="l">Goest (79 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Goest (79 Occurrences). Matthew 8:19 And a certain scribe came, and said unto him,<br> Master, I will <b>follow</b> thee whithersoever thou goest. (KJV ASV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/goest.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wishes.htm"><span class="l">Wishes (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, &quot;If anyone desires to come<br> after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and <b>follow</b> me. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wishes.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cephas.htm"><span class="l">Cephas (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Corinthians 1:12 Now I mean this, that each one of you says, &quot;I <b>follow</b> Paul,&quot;<br> &quot;I <b>follow</b> Apollos,&quot; &quot;I <b>follow</b> Cephas,&quot; and, &quot;I <b>follow</b> Christ.&quot; (WEB KJV ASV BBE <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cephas.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/someone.htm"><span class="l">Someone (153 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mark 9:38 John said to him, &quot;Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't <b>follow</b> us casting<br> out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't <b>follow</b> us <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/someone.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/succeed.htm"><span class="l">Succeed (47 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (vt) To <b>follow</b> in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of; as,<br> the king's eldest son succeeds his father on the throne; autumn succeeds summer <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/succeed.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deny.htm"><span class="l">Deny (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> is associated with Matthew 16:24 and its parallels, where Christ calls upon him<br> who would be His disciple to deny himself and take up his cross and <b>follow</b> Him. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deny.htm - 23k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/follow-Christ.html">What does it mean to truly follow Christ? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/take-up-your-cross.html">What did Jesus mean when He said, &#8220;Take up your cross and follow Me&#8221;? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/follow-your-heart.html">Does the Bible say to follow your heart? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/follow.htm">Follow: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Follow (267 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a></span><br />And he saith unto them, <span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me, and I will make you fishers of men.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/4-20.htm">Matthew 4:20</a></span><br />They immediately left their nets and followed him. <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/4-22.htm">Matthew 4:22</a></span><br />They immediately left the boat and their father, and followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a></span><br />When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19</a></span><br />A scribe came, and said to him, "Teacher, I will <span class="boldtext">follow</span> you wherever you go."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Matthew 8:22</a></span><br />But Jesus said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me, and leave the dead to bury their own dead."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Matthew 8:23</a></span><br />When he got into a boat, his disciples followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/9-9.htm">Matthew 9:9</a></span><br />As Jesus passed by from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax collection office. He said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me." He got up and followed him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/9-19.htm">Matthew 9:19</a></span><br />Jesus got up and followed him, as did his disciples.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/10-38.htm">Matthew 10:38</a></span><br />He who doesn't take his cross and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after me, isn't worthy of me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a></span><br />Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a></span><br />Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></span><br />Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/19-27.htm">Matthew 19:27</a></span><br />Then Peter answered, "Behold, we have left everything, and followed you. What then will we have?"<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, "Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Matthew 27:55</a></span><br />Many women were there watching from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, serving him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-17.htm">Mark 1:17</a></span><br />"Come and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me," said Jesus, "and I will make you fishers for men."<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/1-20.htm">Mark 1:20</a></span><br />They therefore left their father Zabdi in the boat with the hired men, and went and followed Him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Mark 2:14</a></span><br />As he passed by, he saw Levi, the son of Alphaeus, sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me." And he arose and followed him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Mark 5:37</a></span><br />He allowed no one to <span class="boldtext">follow</span> him, except Peter, James, and John the brother of James.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Mark 6:1</a></span><br />He went out from there. He came into his own country, and his disciples followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">Mark 8:34</a></span><br />He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, "Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/9-38.htm">Mark 9:38</a></span><br />John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone who doesn't <span class="boldtext">follow</span> us casting out demons in your name; and we forbade him, because he doesn't follow us."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-21.htm">Mark 10:21</a></span><br />Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me, taking up the cross."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/10-28.htm">Mark 10:28</a></span><br />Peter began to tell him, "Behold, we have left all, and have followed you."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Mark 14:13</a></span><br />He sent two of his disciples, and said to them, "Go into the city, and there you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. <span class="boldtext">Follow</span> him,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Mark 14:51</a></span><br />A certain young man followed him, having a linen cloth thrown around himself, over his naked body. The young men grabbed him,<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Mark 14:54</a></span><br />Peter had followed him from a distance, until he came into the court of the high priest. He was sitting with the officers, and warming himself in the light of the fire.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/15-41.htm">Mark 15:41</a></span><br />who, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Mark 16:17</a></span><br />And these signs shall <span class="boldtext">follow</span> them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; <br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/5-11.htm">Luke 5:11</a></span><br />When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything, and followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/5-27.htm">Luke 5:27</a></span><br />After these things he went out, and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax office, and said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me!"<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/5-28.htm">Luke 5:28</a></span><br />He left everything, and rose up and followed him.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a></span><br />But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, and spoke to them of the Kingdom of God, and he cured those who needed healing.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a></span><br />He said to all, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Luke 9:49</a></span><br />John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he doesn't <span class="boldtext">follow</span> with us."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57</a></span><br />As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to <span class="boldtext">follow</span> you wherever you go, Lord."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-59.htm">Luke 9:59</a></span><br />He said to another, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me!" But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Luke 9:61</a></span><br />Another also said, "I want to <span class="boldtext">follow</span> you, Lord, but first allow me to bid farewell to those who are at my house."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/14-27.htm">Luke 14:27</a></span><br />Whoever doesn't bear his own cross, and come after me, can't be my disciple.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/17-23.htm">Luke 17:23</a></span><br />They will tell you,'Look, here!' or'Look, there!' Don't go away, nor <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after them,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a></span><br />When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-28.htm">Luke 18:28</a></span><br />Peter said, "Look, we have left everything, and followed you."<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Luke 21:8</a></span><br />He said, "Watch out that you don't get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying,' I am he,' and,'The time is at hand.' Therefore don't <span class="boldtext">follow</span> them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Luke 21:9</a></span><br />When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Luke 22:10</a></span><br />He said to them, "Behold, when you have entered into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. <span class="boldtext">Follow</span> him into the house which he enters.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Luke 22:49</a></span><br />When they which were about him saw what would <span class="boldtext">follow</span>, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/23-49.htm">Luke 23:49</a></span><br />All his acquaintances, and the women who followed with him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></span><br />On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-4.htm">John 10:4</a></span><br />Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep <span class="boldtext">follow</span> him, for they know his voice.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-5.htm">John 10:5</a></span><br />They will by no means <span class="boldtext">follow</span> a stranger, but will flee from him; for they don't know the voice of strangers."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27</a></span><br />My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/12-26.htm">John 12:26</a></span><br />If anyone serves me, let him <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me. Where I am, there will my servant also be. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-36.htm">John 13:36</a></span><br />Simon Peter said to him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus answered, "Where I am going, you can't <span class="boldtext">follow</span> now, but you will follow afterwards."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/13-37.htm">John 13:37</a></span><br />Peter said to him, "Lord, why can't I <span class="boldtext">follow</span> you now? I will lay down my life for you."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/21-19.htm">John 21:19</a></span><br />Now he said this, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. When he had said this, he said to him, "<span class="boldtext">Follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/21-22.htm">John 21:22</a></span><br />Jesus said to him, "If I desire that he stay until I come, what is that to you? You <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Acts 3:24</a></span><br />Yes, and all the prophets from Samuel and those who followed after, as many as have spoken, they also told of these days.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/12-8.htm">Acts 12:8</a></span><br />The angel said to him, "Get dressed and put on your sandals." He did so. He said to him, "Put on your cloak, and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> me."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/12-9.htm">Acts 12:9</a></span><br />And he went out and followed him. He didn't know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a></span><br />Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-44.htm">Acts 27:44</a></span><br />and the rest should <span class="boldtext">follow</span>, some on planks, and some on other things from the ship. So it happened that they all escaped safely to the land.<br /><span class="source">(WEB WEY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a></span><br />but to those who are self-seeking, and don't obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, will be wrath and indignation,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-12.htm">Romans 4:12</a></span><br />The father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30</a></span><br />What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who didn't <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after righteousness, attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Romans 11:12</a></span><br />and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good <span class="boldtext">follow</span> their restoration?<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />And do not <span class="boldtext">follow</span> the customs of the present age, but be transformed by the entire renewal of your minds, so that you may learn by experience what God's will is--that will which is good and beautiful and perfect.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Romans 15:5</a></span><br />Now the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-12.htm">1 Corinthians 1:12</a></span><br />Now I mean this, that each one of you says, "I <span class="boldtext">follow</span> Paul," "I follow Apollos," "I follow Cephas," and, "I follow Christ."<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-4.htm">1 Corinthians 3:4</a></span><br />For when one says, "I <span class="boldtext">follow</span> Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," aren't you fleshly?<br /><span class="source">(WEB NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a></span><br />Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.<br /><span class="source">(Root in KJV WBS YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Follow</span> after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">2 Corinthians 12:18</a></span><br />I exhorted Titus, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn't we walk in the same spirit? Didn't we walk in the same steps?<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-14.htm">Galatians 2:14</a></span><br />As soon as I saw that they were not walking uprightly in the spirit of the Good News, I said to Peter, before them all, "If you, though you are a Jew, live as a Gentile does, and not as a Jew, how can you make the Gentiles <span class="boldtext">follow</span> Jewish customs?<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/6-16.htm">Galatians 6:16</a></span><br />As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God's Israel.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-12.htm">Philippians 3:12</a></span><br />Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(KJV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Philippians 3:17</a></span><br />Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.<br /><span class="source">(Root in KJV WEY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after that which is good, for one another, and for all.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:7</a></span><br />For yourselves know how ye ought to <span class="boldtext">follow</span> us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; <br /><span class="source">(KJV WEY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:9</a></span><br />Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to <span class="boldtext">follow</span> us.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a></span><br />But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a></span><br />If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB WEY ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-15.htm">1 Timothy 5:15</a></span><br />For already some of them have gone astray, following Satan.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/5-24.htm">1 Timothy 5:24</a></span><br />Some men's sins are evident, preceding them to judgment, and some also <span class="boldtext">follow</span> later.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></span><br />But you, man of God, flee these things, and <span class="boldtext">follow</span> after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13</a></span><br />Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee also youthful lusts: but <span class="boldtext">follow</span> righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">2 Timothy 3:10</a></span><br />But you did <span class="boldtext">follow</span> my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/12-14.htm">Hebrews 12:14</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Follow</span> after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Hebrews 13:7</a></span><br />Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith <span class="boldtext">follow</span>, considering the end of their conversation.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">1 Peter 1:11</a></span><br />searching for who or what kind of time the Spirit of Christ, which was in them, pointed to, when he predicted the sufferings of Christ, and the glories that would <span class="boldtext">follow</span> them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a></span><br />For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should <span class="boldtext">follow</span> his steps,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">2 Peter 1:16</a></span><br />For we did not <span class="boldtext">follow</span> cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">2 Peter 2:2</a></span><br />Many will <span class="boldtext">follow</span> their immoral ways, and as a result, the way of the truth will be maligned.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10</a></span><br />but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_peter/2-15.htm">2 Peter 2:15</a></span><br />forsaking the right way, they went astray, having followed the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of wrongdoing;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">2 John 1:6</a></span><br />This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">3 John 1:3</a></span><br />For I rejoiced greatly, when brothers came and testified about your truth, even as you walk in truth.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">3 John 1:11</a></span><br />Beloved, <span class="boldtext">follow</span> not that which is evil, but that which is good. 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