Preposition apenanti (before, against) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

27: 24So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before (apenanti) the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; see to it yourselves."
27: 61Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting against (apenanti) the tomb.

Acts

3: 16And by faith in his name, his name itself has made this man strong, whom you see and know; and the faith that is through Jesus has given him this perfect health before (apenanti) all of you.
17: 7and Jason has entertained them as guests. They are all acting against (apenanti) to the decrees of the emperor, saying that there is another king named Jesus."