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In the context of biblical teachings, "staying" often refers to the act of remaining steadfast, abiding, or dwelling in a particular state, place, or relationship. This concept is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, emphasizing faithfulness, perseverance, and the importance of maintaining one's position in the faith and in God's presence.
Staying in God's PresenceThe Bible frequently encourages believers to stay in the presence of God, highlighting the importance of a continuous and intimate relationship with Him.
Psalm 91:1 states, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." This verse underscores the security and peace found in staying close to God, suggesting that those who remain in His presence are protected and blessed.
Staying FaithfulStaying faithful is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. In
1 Corinthians 15:58 , Paul exhorts the believers, "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Here, staying faithful is associated with being steadfast and immovable, qualities that are essential for a fruitful Christian life.
Staying in ChristThe New Testament frequently speaks of the importance of staying in Christ. In
John 15:4 , Jesus instructs His disciples, "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me." This metaphor of the vine and branches illustrates the necessity of staying connected to Christ to bear spiritual fruit and live a life pleasing to God.
Staying in the WordStaying in the Word of God is vital for spiritual growth and discernment.
Psalm 119:105 declares, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This verse highlights the guiding and illuminating power of Scripture, encouraging believers to remain in the Word to navigate life's challenges and stay aligned with God's will.
Staying in PrayerPrayer is another area where staying is emphasized. In
1 Thessalonians 5:17 , Paul advises, "Pray without ceasing." This call to persistent prayer reflects the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue with God, staying connected to Him through all circumstances.
Staying in CommunityThe early church exemplified the importance of staying in community.
Acts 2:42 describes the believers as "devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This commitment to communal life and shared faith practices underscores the strength and encouragement found in staying connected with fellow believers.
Staying the CourseThe concept of staying the course is integral to the Christian journey.
Hebrews 12:1 encourages believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us," implying the need to stay focused and persistent in the faith. This perseverance is essential for overcoming trials and achieving the ultimate goal of eternal life with God.
In summary, the biblical concept of staying encompasses remaining in God's presence, staying faithful, abiding in Christ, staying in the Word and prayer, maintaining community, and persevering in the faith. These aspects collectively contribute to a robust and enduring Christian life.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stay.
Greek
1961. epimeno -- to stay on... from epi and meno Definition to stay on NASB Word Usage continue (4), continued
(1), persevere (1), persisted (1), remain (4), stay (2), stayed (3),
staying (1
...69. agrupneo -- to be sleepless, wakeful
... 69 (from 1 , "not" and 5258 , "sleep") -- properly, no sleeping; (figuratively)
staying vigilant (alert, attentive), ie without any unnecessary "time off."....
3115. makrothumia -- patience, long-suffering
... Indeed, only produces 3115 ("true patience, longsuffering") in us and hence is
(Gal 5:22). "3115 () embraces steadfastness andstaying-power....
1301. diatereo -- to keep carefully
... 1301 (from 1223 , "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5083 , "guard") -- properly,
keep () to ensure (staying for "successful final delivery")....
3579. xenizo -- to receive as a guest, to surprise
... Word Origin from xenos Definition to receive as a guest, to surprise NASB Word Usage
entertained (2), gave...lodging (1), lodge (1),staying (3), strange...
63. agrauleo -- to live in the fields
... Word Origin from agros and aule Definition to live in the fields NASB Word Usage
staying out in the fields (1). live outdoors, abide in the field....
3438. mone -- an abiding, an abode
... abode, mansion. From meno; astaying, ie Residence (the act or the place) -- abode,
mansion. see GREEK meno. (monai) -- 1 Occurrence. 3437, 3438. mone. 3439...
3306. meno -- to stay, abide, remain
... 1), lasting (2), lives (1), living (1), remain (20), remained (6), remaining (1),
remains (8), stand (1), stay (11), stayed (11),staying (3), waiting (1)....
1304. diatribo -- to rub hard, rub away, to spend time
... dia and the same as tribos Definition to rub hard, rub away, to spend time NASB
Word Usage spending (1), spending time (2), spent (3), stayed (2),staying (1)....
430. anecho -- to hold up, bear with
... a process" and 2192, "to have") -- properly, " bearing " going through the needed
sequence ( of action); to ; for the believer, "staying " means living the...
Strong's Hebrew
5975. amad -- to take one's stand, stand... sets (3), stand (121), stand still (1), standing (67), standing upright (2), stands
(15), station (1), stationed (8), stay (8), stayed (2),
staying (1), stood
...3427. yashab -- to sit, remain, dwell
... 20), sits enthroned (1), sitting (48), sitting down (3), sitting still (1), situated
(1), spent (1), stand (1), stay (29), stayed (25),staying (6), stays (2...
7931. shakan -- to settle down, abide, dwell
... remain (1), remained (2), remains (1), rest (1), rested (1), set (1), settle (2),
settled (3), settled down (2), stands (1), stationed (1), stay (1),staying (1...
1481a. gur -- to sojourn
... live as aliens (2), lives (1), reside (13), resided (1), resides (3), sojourn (11),
sojourned (9), sojourning (1), sojourns (13), stay (6),staying (4), stays...
Library
Why Without, Then, Art ThouStaying?
... Advent. WHY WITHOUT, THEN, ART THOUSTAYING? Why without, then, art Thou
staying, Blessed of the Lord from far? Enter now, no more...
Peter and the Roman Officer
... He isstaying with Simon, a tanner, whose house is by the seaside." When the angel
who spoke to him had gone away, Cornelius called two of his household...
"Thou Shall Keep Him in Perfect Peace, Whose Mind is Stayed on...
... The fountain of it, the preserver of it, is God himself; the way to attain it, is
"trusting in God, andstaying on him." This sweetness of peace is in God the...
Insensibility
... 3. Is your want of feeling a reason for yourstaying away from Christ?... The blindness
of Bartimeus was his reason for coming to Christ, not forstaying away....
The Foundation of the House of St. Joseph. The Observation of Holy...
... 1. When I wasstaying with this lady, [1] already spoken of, in whose house I remained
more than six months, our Lord ordained that a holy woman [2] of our...
A Rest Here have I Never. --Ps. cxix.
... eternal live. While on the earth I'mstaying, My life shall thus be spent,
I would not be delaying For aye in this strange tent. Along...
Following the Star.
... FOLLOWING THE STAR. While Joseph and Mary and the Holy Child were stillstaying
in Bethlehem, some Wise Men came from an Eastern country to Jerusalem, asking,...
To the Rev. A. Brandram
... Two or three leagues further on there was an inn and village, where we had proposed
staying, and indeed had expressed our intention of doing so; but on...
A Continuation of the Discourse Touching the Various Degrees of...
... see if it may please him to look at us, to speak to us, or to make us speak to him:
or yet again, by doing nothing of all this, but by simplystaying where it...
Elijah and the Widow's Son
... the life of my son!" He said to her, "Give me your son." So he took him out of her
arms and carried him up into the upper room where he wasstaying and laid...
Thesaurus
Staying (39 Occurrences)...Staying (39 Occurrences).
... Luke 2:8 There were shepherds in the same country
staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. (WEB NAS).
...Jaffa (10 Occurrences)
... WEY). Acts 9:43 and Peter remained for a considerable time at Jaffa,staying
at the house of a man called Simon, a tanner. (WEY)....
Guest (24 Occurrences)
... is it not the guest? but I am among you as a servant. (BBE). Acts 10:6 He isstaying
as a guest with Simon, a tanner, who has a house close to the sea." (WEY)....
Stayeth (10 Occurrences)
Stays (21 Occurrences)
Close (186 Occurrences)
... kill him, (See NIV). Acts 10:6 He isstaying as a guest with Simon, a tanner,
who has a house close to the sea." (WEY). Acts 10:9 Now...
Keeping (282 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Luke 2:8 There were shepherds in the same countrystaying in the
field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. (WEB...
Nearby (14 Occurrences)
... NIV). Luke 2:8 There were shepherds in the same countrystaying in the field,
and keeping watch by night over their flock. (See NIV)....
Upstairs (8 Occurrences)
... Acts 1:13 When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were
staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew...
Upper (99 Occurrences)
... Acts 1:13 When they had come in, they went up into the upper room, where they were
staying; that is Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew...
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