G4298–προκόπτω–prokoptō

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

προέκοπτεν proekopten “was continuing to advance”

The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.

προέκοψεν proekopsen “is nearly over”

I advanced in the Jews' religion beyond many of my own age among my countrymen, being more exceedingly zealous for the traditions of my fathers.

προέκοπτον proekopton “I was advancing”

But shun empty chatter, for they will proceed further in ungodliness,

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “they will lead”

But they will proceed no further. For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be.

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “they will advance”

But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

προκόψουσιν prokopsousin “will advance”