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by and by

Meaning of “by and by”

Immediately, at once, or very soon; without delay.

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4 occurrences4 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Matthew 13:21

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Matthew 13:21
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 13:21 · retained source text

Yet hath hee not root in himselfe, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

Mark 6:25
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 6:25 · retained source text

And she came in straightway with haste, vnto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou giue me by and by in a charger, the head of Iohn the Baptist.

Luke 17:7
But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 17:7 · retained source text

But which of you hauing a seruant plowing, or feeding cattell, will say vnto him by & by when he is come from the field, Goe and sit downe to meate?

Luke 21:9
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 21:9 · retained source text

But when ye shall heare of wars, and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to passe, but the end is not by and by.

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