Propempo: the Greek word for supporting missionaries
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Propempo: the Greek word for supporting missionaries

As Paul and other early missionaries traveled on their evangelistic missions, they boldly expected to be provided for by churches along the way. Scripture often uses the Greek work “propempo," which means “to send before; to send forward, bring on the way, accompany or escort; to set one forward, fit him out with the requisites for a journey.” This word gives us insight as to how the early church worked together to accomplish the mission of God.

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