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    G3306

    Abide (Menō)

    μένω (menō)

    To remain, stay, and continue — enduring, persistent connection that does not depart.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: MEH-noh

    Definition

    Menō is the Greek word for abide, meaning to remain, stay, or continue in a place or relationship. Jesus commands believers to abide in Him — maintaining the living, dependent connection that produces fruit and sustains life.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    John 15:4

    “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.”
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    1 John 4:16

    “God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
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    John 8:31

    “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”
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