Greek Strong's Lexicon
G1926
Lemma: ἐπιδέχομαι
Transliteration: ep-ee-dekh'-om-ahee
Definition: from ἐπί and δέχομαι; to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher)
KJV Definition: receive
Verse usage
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3 Huan 1:9
NASB
I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.
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3 Huan 1:10
NASB
For this reason, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words; and not satisfied with this, he himself does not receive the brethren, either, and he forbids those who desire [to do so] and puts [them] out of the church.