Know the Word.

Greek word

parakaléō

παρακαλέω

What it means

to call near, i.e. invite, invoke

to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

Where it comes from

from pará (παρά) and kaléō (καλέω)

How the King James translates it

  • besought21
  • beseech20
  • exhort14
  • comforted11
  • comfort9
  • desired5
  • pray4
  • exhorted3

Every place it appears 111