G3982–πείθω–peithō

The High Priests, however, and the Elders urged the crowd to ask for Barabbas and to demand the death of Jesus.

ἔπεισαν epeisan “persuaded”

His trust is in God: let God deliver him now, if He will have him; for he said, `I am God's Son.'"

πέποιθεν pepoithen “He has trusted”

"And if this," they added, "is reported to the Governor, we will satisfy him and screen you from punishment."

πείσομεν peisomen “will persuade”

The disciples were amazed at His words. Jesus, however, said again, "Children, how hard a struggle is it for those who trust in riches to enter the Kingdom of God!

πεποιθότας pepoithotas “having trusted”

but as soon as another stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away that complete armour of his in which he trusted, and distributes the plunder he has collected.

ἐπεποίθει, epepoithei “he had trusted,”

"`If they are deaf to Moses and the Prophets,' replied Abraham, `they would not be led to believe even if some one should rise from the dead.'"

πεισθήσονται. peisthēsontai “will they be persuaded.”

And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable.

πεποιθότας pepoithotas “having trusted”

And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."

πεπεισμένος pepeismenos “persuaded”

Years ago Theudas appeared, professing to be a person of importance, and a body of men, some four hundred in number, joined him. He was killed, and all his followers were dispersed and annihilated.

ἐπείθοντο epeithonto “were persuaded”

After him, at the time of the Census, came Judas, the Galilaean, and was the leader in a revolt. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

ἐπείθοντο epeithonto “were persuaded”

His advice carried conviction. So they called the Apostles in, and--after flogging them--ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then let them go.

ἐπείσθησαν epeisthēsan “They were persuaded”

Now the people of Tyre and Sidon had incurred Herod's violent displeasure. So they sent a large deputation to wait on him; and having secured the good will of Blastus, his treasurer, they begged the king to be friendly with them again, because their cou

πείσαντες peisantes “having gained”

And, when the congregation had broken up, many of the Jews and of the devout converts from heathenism continued with Paul and Barnabas, who talked to them and urged them to hold fast to the grace of God.

ἔπειθον epeithon “were persuading”

But now a party of Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and, having won over the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the town, believing him to be dead.

πείσαντες peisantes “having persuaded”

Some of the people were won over, and attached themselves to Paul and Silas, including many God-fearing Greeks and not a few gentlewomen of high rank.

ἐπείσθησαν epeisthēsan “were obedient”

But, Sabbath after Sabbath, he preached in the synagogue and tried to win over both Jews and Greeks.

ἔπειθέν epeithen “was persuading”

Afterwards he went into the synagogue. There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which carried conviction the truths which concern the Kingdom of God.

πείθων peithōn “persuading”

and you see and hear that, not in Ephesus only but throughout almost the whole province of Asia, this fellow Paul has led away a vast number of people by inducing them to believe that they are not gods at all that are made by men's hands.

πείσας peisas “having persuaded [them]”

So when he was not to be dissuaded, we ceased remonstrating with him and said, "The Lord's will be done!"

πειθομένου peithomenou “is being persuaded”

I beg you not to comply; for more than forty men among them are lying in wait for him, who have solemnly vowed that they will neither eat nor drink till they have assassinated him; and even now they are ready, in anticipation of receiving that promise of

πεισθῇς peisthēas “may be persuaded”

For the King, to whom I speak freely, knows about these matters. I am not to be persuaded that any detail of them has escaped his notice; for these things have not been done in a corner.

πείθομαι peithomai “I am persuaded”

Agrippa answered, "In brief, you are doing your best to persuade me to become a Christian."

πείθεις peitheis “you [seek to] persuade”

But Julius let himself be persuaded by the pilot and by the owner rather than by Paul's arguments;

ἐπείθετο epeitheto “was persuaded”

So they arranged a day with him and came to him in considerable numbers at the house of the friends who were entertaining him. And then, with solemn earnestness, he explained to them the subject of the Kingdom of God, endeavouring from morning till eve

πείθων peithōn “persuading”

Some were convinced; others refused to believe.

ἐπείθοντο epeithonto “were persuaded”