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serve

Meaning of “serve”

To work for, obey, attend, minister to, worship, or fulfil a purpose.

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209 occurrences193 verses32 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 15:13

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John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
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1611 witness · John 12:26 · retained source text

If any man serue me, let him follow me, and where I am, there shall also my seruant be: If any man serue me, him will my father honour.

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