G2042–ἐρεθίζω–erethizō

for I have known your readiness of mind, which in your behalf I boast of to Macedonians, that Achaia hath been prepared a year ago, and the zeal of you did stir up the more part,

ἠρέθισεν ērethisen “has been provoking”

the fathers! vex not your children, lest they be discouraged.

ἐρεθίζετε erethizete “do provoke”