G4046–περιποιέω–peripoieō

Any man who makes it his object to keep his own life safe, will lose it; but whoever loses his life will preserve it.

περιποιήσασθαι peripoiēsasthai “to gain”

"Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock among which the Holy Spirit has placed you to take the oversight for Him and act as shepherds to the Church of God, which He has bought with His own blood.

περιεποιήσατο periepoiēsato “He purchased”

For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.

περιποιοῦνται peripoiountai “acquire”