G4046–περιποιέω–peripoieō

Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.

περιποιήσασθαι peripoiēsasthai “to gain”

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

περιεποιήσατο periepoiēsato “He purchased”

For those who have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

περιποιοῦνται peripoiountai “acquire”