προσκαρτερέω
proskartereō
to continue in/with
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word προσκαρτερέω (proskartereō), translated to "to continue in/with," suggests a commitment to a particular action, state, or relationship. Its short definition implies a persistent and ongoing engagement. In terms of usage, the data indicates that this word appears 10 times in the Bible. The frequency of its occurrence across different contexts and texts likely signifies its importance in conveying a vital concept. It's worth noting that without more context, we cannot assume the exact nature of the commitment being described.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn’t press on him.
Acts 1:14All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Acts 2:42They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Acts 2:46Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart,
Acts 6:4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
Acts 8:13Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.
Acts 10:7When the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.
Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Romans 13:6For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
Colossians 4:2Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,