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ἐπιμένω
epiménō · Greek · Strong's G1961 · 17 occurrences
The KJV renders 18 different Hebrew and Greek words as “continue”
What it means
to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
from G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω);
How the KJV renders it
abide, continue, tarry
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“continue”
“tarry”
“abide”
Answers that weigh this word
- Is baptism required for salvation?
- What does 1 Peter 3:21 mean ('baptism now saves you')?
- Can a Christian lose their salvation?
- Does the Bible teach predestination?
- Does continuing to sin after conversion cost you your salvation?
Where it appears
17 occurrences in the Greek text, first 16 verses shown.
1 Corinthians 16:7 · V-AAN
For I do not wish to see you now in passing, but I hope to stay a while with you, if the Lord permits.
1 Corinthians 16:8 · V-FAI-1S
But I will stay at Ephesus until Pentecost,
1 Timothy 4:16 · V-PAM-2S
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
Acts 10:48 · V-AAN
He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked him to stay some days.
Acts 12:16 · V-IAI-3S
But Peter continued knocking. When they had opened, they saw him and were amazed.
Acts 21:4 · V-AAI-1P
Having found disciples, we stayed there seven days. These said to Paul through the Spirit that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:10 V-PAP-GPMActs 28:12 V-AAI-1PActs 28:14 V-AANColossians 1:23 V-PAI-2PGalatians 1:18 V-AAI-1SJohn 8:7 V-IAI-3PPhilippians 1:24 V-PANRomans 6:1 V-PAS-1PRomans 11:22 V-PAS-2SRomans 11:23 V-PAS-3P
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