'Taking' in the Bible

And taking hold of him by the right hand, he raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

And Simon himself also believed, and [after he] was baptized he was {keeping close company with} Philip. And [when he] saw the signs and great miracles that were taking place, he was astonished.

and [after] taking food, he regained his strength. And he was with the disciples in Damascus several days.

But the Jews were filled with jealousy and, taking along some worthless men from the rabble in the marketplace and forming a mob, threw the city into an uproar. And attacking Jason's house, they were looking for them to bring [them] out to the popular assembly.

And [after] taking money as security from Jason and the rest, they released them.

And the military tribune, taking hold of his hand and withdrawing privately, asked, "What is it that you have to report to me?

And [when] he had been summoned, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, "We have experienced much peace through you, and reforms are taking place in this nation through your foresight.

And taking soundings, they found twenty fathoms. So going on a little [further] and taking soundings again, they found fifteen fathoms.