Know the Word.

Greek word

paraménō

παραμένω

What it means

to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry

to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry; or figuratively, be permanent, persevere)

Where it comes from

from pará (παρά) and ménō (μένω)

How the King James translates it

  • abide1
  • continue1
  • continueth1

Every place it appears 3

1 Corinthians16:6
Hebrews7:23
James1:25