Strong's Greek · G1961
ἐπιμένω
epiménō
Definitionto stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
Derivationfrom G1909 (ἐπί) and G3306 (μένω);
KJV usageabide (in), continue (in), tarry
Occurrences18 in the KJV · 18 verses
ἐπιμένω in Scripture
John 8:7
So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Acts 10:48
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.
Acts 12:16
But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
Acts 13:43
Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 15:34
Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.
Acts 21:4
And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.
Acts 21:10
And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judæa a certain prophet, named Agabus.
Acts 28:12
And landing at Syracuse, we tarried there three days.
Acts 28:14
Where we found brethren, and were desired to tarry with them seven days: and so we went toward Rome.
Romans 6:1
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Romans 11:22
Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Romans 11:23
And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.
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