Verb paristēmi (to stand [by], to present) in the Gospels-Acts

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


Matthew

26: 53Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once present (paristēmi) to me more than twelve legions of angels?

Mark

4: 29But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest presented (paristēmi) itself."
14: 47But one of those who stood by (paristēmi) drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
14: 69And the servant-girl, on seeing him, began again to say to those standing by (paristēmi), "This man is one of them."
14: 70But again he denied it. Then after a little while those standing by (paristēmi) again said to Peter, "Certainly you are one of them; for you are a Galilean."
15: 35When some of those standing by (paristēmi) heard it, they said, "Listen, he is calling for Elijah."
15: 39Now when the centurion, who stood by (paristēmi) him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was God's Son!"

Luke

1: 19The angel replied, "I am Gabriel. I stand by (paristēmi) in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
2: 22When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present (paristēmi) him to the Lord
19: 24He said to those standing by (paristēmi), 'Take the pound from him and give it to the one who has ten pounds.'

John

18: 22When he had said this, one of the police standing by (paristēmi) struck Jesus on the face, saying, "Is that how you answer the high priest?"
19: 26When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing by (paristēmi) her, he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son."

Acts

1: 3After his suffering he presented (paristēmi) himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
1: 10While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by (paristēmi) them.
4: 10let it be known to all of you, and to all the people of Israel, that this man is standing (paristēmi) before you in good health by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead.
4: 26The kings of the earth stood by (paristēmi), and the rulers have gathered together against the Lord and against his Messiah.'
9: 39So Peter got up and went with them; and when he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs. All the widows stood (paristēmi) beside him, weeping and showing tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
9: 41He gave her his hand and helped her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he presented (paristēmi) her alive.
23: 2Then the high priest Ananias ordered those standing by (paristēmi) him to strike him on the mouth.
23: 4Those standing by (paristēmi) said, "Do you dare to insult God's high priest?"
23: 24Also present (paristēmi) mounts for Paul to ride, and take him safely to Felix the governor."
23: 33When they came to Caesarea and presented (paristēmi) the letter to the governor, they presented Paul also before him.
24: 13Neither can they present (paristēmi) to you the charge that they now bring against me.
27: 23For last night there stood by (paristēmi) me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,
27: 24and he said, 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand (paristēmi) before the emperor; and indeed, God has granted safety to all those who are sailing with you.'