Verb parakoloutheō (to follow closely) in the Gospels-Acts

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


Mark

16: 17And these signs will follow closely (parakoloutheō) those who believe: by using my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues;

Luke

1: 3I too decided, after following closely (parakoloutheō) everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,