ἄρχω (archō) means “be first” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ar'-kho Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἄρχω · archō · be first
ἄρχω [in LXX for חָלַל, מָשַׁל, etc. ;] 1. to begin. 2. to rule (see DCG, ii, 538b.): with genitive, Mrk.10:42, Rom.15:12. Mid., to begin: before ἀπό, Mat.16:21 20:8, Luk.14:18 23:5 24:27, 47, Jhn.8:9, Act.1:22 8:35 10:37, 1Pe.4:17; with inf., an Aramaic pleonasm, Mrk.1:45 2:23 5:17, Luk.3:8, al. (see M, Pro.14:1-35 f.; Dalman, Words, 27; MM, see word) (AS)
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I reign, rule.
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From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Read word by wordAs John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
Read word by wordThen Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent.
Read word by wordAt that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them.
Read word by wordBut when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Read word by wordFrom that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.
Read word by wordPeter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him. “Far be it from You, Lord!” he said. “This shall never happen to You!”
Read word by wordAs he began the settlements, a debtor owing ten thousand talents was brought to him.
Read word by wordWhen evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’
Read word by wordAnd he begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards.
Read word by wordThey were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”
Read word by wordHe took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.
Read word by wordAt that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.
Read word by wordBut the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.
Read word by wordOne Sabbath Jesus was passing through the grainfields, and His disciples began to pick the heads of grain as they walked along.
Read word by wordOnce again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore.
Read word by wordAnd the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region.
Read word by wordSo the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.
Read word by wordWhen the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
Read word by wordThen Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
Read word by wordWhen Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.
Read word by wordand ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was.
Read word by wordThen the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
Read word by wordThen He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.
Read word by wordHe spoke this message quite frankly, and Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.
Read word by wordPeter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.”
Read word by wordAs they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him:
Read word by wordWhen the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.
Read word by wordSo Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
Read word by wordWhen he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Read word by wordWhen they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.
Read word by wordThen Jesus began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a wine vat, and built a watchtower. Then he rented it out to some tenants and went away on a journey.
Read word by wordJesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
Read word by wordThey began to be grieved and to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I?”
Read word by wordHe took with Him Peter, James, and John, and began to be deeply troubled and distressed.
Read word by wordThen some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.
Read word by wordThere the servant girl saw him and again said to those standing nearby, “This man is one of them.”
Read word by wordBut he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
Read word by wordSo the crowd went up and began asking Pilate to keep his custom.
Read word by wordAnd they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Read word by wordProduce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
Read word by wordJesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli,
Read word by wordand He began by saying, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Read word by wordBut the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Read word by wordAnd the dead man sat up and began to speak! Then Jesus gave him back to his mother.
Read word by wordAfter John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
Read word by wordAs she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.
Read word by wordBut those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
Read word by wordAs the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
Read word by wordAs the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.
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