G1907–ἐπέχω–epechō

Then, when He noticed that the invited guests chose the best seats, He used this as an illustration and said to them,

ἐπέχων epechōn “remarking”

So he looked and waited, expecting to receive something from them.

ἐπεῖχεν epeichen “he was giving heed”

But he sent two of his assistants, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he himself remained for a while in Roman Asia.

ἐπέσχεν epeschen “remained”

holding out to them a Message of Life. It will then be my glory on the day of Christ that I did not run my race in vain nor toil in vain.

ἐπέχοντες, epechontes “holding forth,”

Be on your guard as to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things; for by doing this you will make certain your own salvation and that of your hearers.

ἔπεχε epeche “do give heed”