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tarry

Meaning of “tarry”

To stay, remain, wait, delay, lodge, continue in a place, or withhold departure or action for a time.

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:2

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John 4:40
So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
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1611 witness · John 4:40 · retained source text

So when the Samaritanes were come vnto him, they besought him that he would tarie with them, and he abode there two dayes.

John 21:22
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · John 21:22 · retained source text

Iesus saith vnto him, If I will that he tary till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.

John 21:23
Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that disciple should not die: yet Jesus said not unto him, He shall not die; but, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?
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1611 witness · John 21:23 · retained source text

Then went this saying abroad among the brethren, that that Disciple should not die: yet Iesus sayd not vnto him, He shall not die: but, If I will that he tary till I come, what is that to thee?

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