G1811–ἐξακολουθέω–exakoloutheō

For when we made known to you the power and Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we were not eagerly following cleverly devised legends, but we had been eye-witnesses of His majesty.

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”

And in their immoral ways they will have many eager disciples, through whom religion will be brought into disrepute.

ἐξακολουθήσουσιν exakolouthēsousin “will follow after”

Forsaking the straight road, they have gone astray, having eagerly followed in the steps of Balaam, the son of Beor, who was bent on securing the wages of unrighteousness.

ἐξακολουθήσαντες exakolouthēsantes “having followed”