The term "continueth" is an archaic form of the verb "continue," which appears in various contexts throughout the Bible. It generally denotes the act of persisting, enduring, or remaining in a particular state or condition. In the Berean Standard Bible , the concept of continuing is often associated with steadfastness in faith, obedience to God's commandments, and the enduring nature of God's love and promises.

Biblical Usage and Context

1. Faithfulness and Obedience: The idea of continuing in faith and obedience is a recurring theme in Scripture. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their commitment to God and His teachings. For instance, in John 8:31 , Jesus says, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples." This emphasizes the importance of perseverance in following Christ's teachings as a mark of true discipleship.

2. Endurance in Trials: The Bible often speaks of the need to continue in faith during times of trial and tribulation. James 1:25 states, "But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does." Here, the act of continuing is linked to the blessing that comes from enduring in the practice of God's word.

3. God's Unchanging Nature: The concept of continuance is also applied to God's eternal and unchanging nature. In Psalm 102:27 , it is written, "But You remain the same, and Your years will never end." This verse highlights the perpetual and unalterable nature of God, contrasting the transient nature of creation with the eternal constancy of the Creator.

4. Love and Fellowship: The New Testament frequently encourages believers to continue in love and fellowship with one another. Hebrews 13:1 exhorts, "Continue in brotherly love." This call to persist in love underscores the importance of maintaining harmonious and supportive relationships within the Christian community.

5. Prayer and Worship: Continuance in prayer and worship is another significant aspect of the Christian life. Colossians 4:2 instructs, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." The act of continuing in prayer is portrayed as a vital discipline for spiritual growth and vigilance.

Theological Implications

The concept of "continueth" in the Bible carries profound theological implications. It underscores the necessity of perseverance in the Christian faith, highlighting that salvation is not merely a one-time event but a lifelong journey of faithfulness and obedience. The call to continue in various aspects of the Christian life—whether in faith, love, or prayer—reflects the dynamic and ongoing nature of a believer's relationship with God.

Moreover, the enduring nature of God's promises and His unchanging character provide a foundation for believers to continue in their faith. The assurance that God remains constant and faithful encourages Christians to persist in their spiritual walk, trusting in His eternal promises and unfailing love.

The Character and Supports of Widows Indeed.
... 1 Timothy v.5. "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God
and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day." *. ...
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On the Words of the Gospel, John viii. 31, "If Ye Abide in My Word ...
... nought. Continue we then in Him who continueth in us. ... himself. So then we continue
in Him through indigence; He continueth in us through mercy. ...
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A Call to the Unconverted
... "For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written,
Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in ...
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2 Cor. Ii. 12, 13
... he is exceeding bright, doth wound the eyes of the weak: and the Saviour is "for
the fall and rising again of many," (Luke 2:34.) but still He continueth to be ...
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Galatians Chapter iii.
... Further, they were possessed with another apprehension; it was written, "Cursed
is every one that continueth not in all things that are written in the book of ...
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Justification by Faith
... The law said, "Cursed is everyone that continueth not in all things written in the
book of the law to do them." I was conversing on one occasion with one of ...
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Enduring to the End
... Why, he who continueth to the end, So I may gather from the analogy, which Paul
constantly allows us, from the ancient games, that only he who continueth till ...
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Psalm XLIX.
... He continueth, and saith, "For no man ever yet hath hated his own flesh." [1622]
Because then the devil would make us slip through the flesh, just as he made ...
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Psalm LXXVII.
... For to such men is said, "The Spirit quench ye not." [3494] And as though explaining
what he was saying, he continueth and saith, "Prophecy despise ye not ...
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Happiness Deriving from Perfect Uniformity.
... thus: "But this also is vanity and vexation of spirit [38] ." "A fool,"says the
Holy Spirit, "is changed as the moon; but a holy man continueth in wisdom as ...
/.../de liguori/uniformity with gods will/3 happiness deriving from perfect.htm

Continueth (8 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Continueth (8 Occurrences). Matthew 28:15 So
they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this ...
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Continuing (24 Occurrences)

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Withers (20 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Job 14:2 He cometh forth like a flower, and withereth; he fleeth
also as a shadow, and continueth not. (See NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Withereth (13 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Job 14:2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut
down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. (See JPS). ...
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Fleeting (9 Occurrences)
... See RSV). Job 14:2 He cometh forth like a flower, and withereth; he fleeth
also as a shadow, and continueth not. (See NIV). Psalms ...
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Forgetful (4 Occurrences)
... James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein,
he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall ...
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Forgetteth (10 Occurrences)
... James 1:25 But he that looketh into the perfect law, the 'law' of liberty, and
'so' continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh ...
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Trusteth (30 Occurrences)
... (ASV WBS). 1 Timothy 5:5 Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth
in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day. (KJV WBS). ...
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Melchizedek (12 Occurrences)
... he was made priest not without an oath; and (7) his priesthood can neither be
transmitted nor interrupted by death: "this man, because he continueth ever, hath ...
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Continuest (2 Occurrences)

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