G1907–ἐπέχω–epechō

And he spoke a parable to those that were invited, remarking how they chose out the first places, saying to them,

ἐπέχων epechōn “remarking”

And he gave heed to them, expecting to receive something from them.

ἐπεῖχεν epeichen “he was giving heed”

And having sent into Macedonia two of those ministering to him, Timotheus and Erastus, he remained himself awhile in Asia.

ἐπέσχεν epeschen “remained”

holding forth [ergänzt: the] word of life, so as to be a boast for me in Christ's day, that I have not run in vain nor laboured in vain.

ἐπέχοντες, epechontes “holding forth,”

Give heed to thyself and to the teaching; continue in them; for, doing this, thou shalt save both thyself and those that hear thee.

ἔπεχε epeche “do give heed”