G4298–προκόπτω–prokoptō

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.

προέκοπτεν proekopten “was continuing to advance”

The night is far spent, and the day is near; let us cast away therefore the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

προέκοψεν proekopsen “is nearly over”

and advanced in Judaism beyond many [supplied: my] contemporaries in my nation, being exceedingly zealous of the doctrines of my fathers.

προέκοπτον proekopton “I was advancing”

But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “they will lead”

But they shall not advance farther; for their folly shall be completely manifest to all, as that of those also became.

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “they will advance”

But wicked men and juggling impostors shall advance in evil, leading and being led astray.

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “will advance”