G3870–παρακαλέω–parakaleō

But, brothers, take kindly the words which I have said for your profit; for I have not sent you a long letter.

Παρακαλῶ Parakalō “I exhort”

My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul;

παρακαλῶ parakalō “I exhort [you]”

I who am myself one of the rulers of the church, and a witness of the death of Christ, having my part in the coming glory, send this serious request to the chief men among you:

παρακαλῶ parakalō “I exhort”

I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.

παρακαλῶν parakalōn “exhorting”

My loved ones, while my thoughts were full of a letter which I was going to send you about our common salvation, it was necessary for me to send you one requesting you with all my heart to go on fighting strongly for the faith which has been given to the

παρακαλῶν parakalōn “exhorting [you]”