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μένω G3306
G3306 is the Greek word μένω, transliterated ménō. The King James Version most often renders it abide.
What it means
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy).
Where it comes from
a primary verb.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 98 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, stand, tarry (for), X thine own.
Verses using μένω
The first 40 of 101 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 10:11 · KJV
And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
Matthew 11:23 · KJV
And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
Matthew 26:38 · KJV
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
Mark 6:10 · KJV
And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
Mark 14:34 · KJV
And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.
Luke 1:56 · KJV
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
Luke 8:27 · KJV
And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.
Luke 9:4 · KJV
And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
Luke 10:7 · KJV
And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Luke 19:5 · KJV
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
Luke 24:29 · KJV
But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
John 1:32 · KJV
And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.
John 1:33 · KJV
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 1:39 · KJV
He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour.
John 2:12 · KJV
After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days.
John 3:36 · KJV
He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 4:40 · KJV
So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
John 5:38 · KJV
And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not.
John 6:27 · KJV
Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
John 6:56 · KJV
He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.
John 7:9 · KJV
When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.
John 8:31 · KJV
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
John 8:35 · KJV
And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.
John 11:6 · KJV
When he had heard therefore that he was sick, he abode two days still in the same place where he was.
John 12:24 · KJV
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.
John 12:34 · KJV
The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
John 12:46 · KJV
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
John 14:10 · KJV
Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
John 14:16 · KJV
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
John 14:17 · KJV
Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
John 14:25 · KJV
These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you.
John 15:4 · KJV
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.
John 15:5 · KJV
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
John 15:6 · KJV
If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
John 15:7 · KJV
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
John 15:9 · KJV
As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
John 15:10 · KJV
If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.
John 15:11 · KJV
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
John 15:16 · KJV
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
John 19:31 · KJV
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3306 mean?
G3306 is the Greek word μένω (ménō), meaning to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy).
How is G3306 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it abide (27 times), abideth (20 times), abode (11 times), dwelleth (10 times), remain (5 times), among others.
How many times does G3306 appear in the Bible?
μένω (ménō) is tagged in 101 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3306 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary verb.
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