G1872–ἐπακολουθέω–epakoloutheō

And they went out, preaching everywhere, the Lord working with them, and giving witness to the word by the signs which came after. So be it.

ἐπακολουθούντων epakolouthountōn “accompanying”

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

ἐπηκολούθησεν. epēkolouthēsen “she has followed after.”

The sins of some men are clearly seen, going before them to be judged; but with others, their sins go after them.

ἐπακολουθοῦσιν. epakolouthousin “they appear later.”

This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:

ἐπακολουθήσητε epakolouthēsēte “you may follow after”