# G4243 πρεσβεύω

πρεσβεύω (presbeúō), Strong’s G4243: to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher) KJV: be an ambassador. Occurs 2 times.

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*presbeúō* — to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)

KJV: be an ambassador

Derived from [πρεσβύτερος presbýteros](https://besorah.bible/word/G4245) (older)

Occurs 2 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Corinthians 5:20](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/5?v=20) — We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Messiah, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of…
- [Ephesians 6:20](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/6?v=20) — for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.