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abide

Meaning of “abide”

1. To remain, stay, dwell, wait, or continue in a place, state, or relation. 2. To endure or withstand.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
82 occurrences77 verses31 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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Showing verses 1–6 of 6 · 10 word occurrences in this result

John 12:46
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · John 12:46 · retained source text

I am come a light into the world, that whosoeuer beleeueth on me, should not abide in darkenesse.

1611 marginal noteChap. 3.19.

John 14:16
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 14:16 · retained source text

And I will pray the Father, and hee shall giue you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for euer,

John 15:4
abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
3 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 15:4 · retained source text

Abide in me, and in you: As the branch cannot beare fruit of itselfe, except it abide in the vine: no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

John 15:6
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 15:6 · retained source text

If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered, and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 15:7 · retained source text

If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall aske what ye will, and it shall be done vnto you.

John 15:10
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · John 15:10 · retained source text

If ye keepe my Commandements, ye shal abide in my loue, euen as I haue kept my Fathers Commandements, and abide in his loue.

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