This verb means 'to arrive at' or 'reach,' describing the completion of a journey or the attainment of a goal. Paul uses it in Romans 16:19 when he says 'your obedience has reached everyone' (ἀφίκετο εἰς πάντας)—their faithful witness has become widely known. The term conveys the idea of reputation or influence spreading to a destination. Classical Greek uses it extensively for physical arrival, but Paul employs it metaphorically for the propagation of fame or report. The Roman believers' obedience has traveled far, becoming a matter of public knowledge and apostolic rejoicing.