# ἐπιδέχομαι/epidechomai
This word is an action. It is a verb.
* This word can mean to receive. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone receiving and welcoming people as guests.
* This word can mean to listen to. When used in this way, this word is used to talk about someone hearing and obeying what they hear.

See: 3 John 1:9, 10