G1811–ἐξακολουθέω–exakoloutheō

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”

And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

ἐξακολουθήσουσιν exakolouthēsousin “will follow after”

Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”