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.”Read in context
1 John 4:16
“God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”Read in context
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