abide
/əˈbaɪd/verb
Definition
To remain, stay, or dwell in a place or state. To endure, withstand, or bear patiently. To wait for or await.
Modern Equivalent
remain / stay / endure
Usage Notes
Jesus says 'abide in me' meaning maintain continuous spiritual union. 'Abide' emphasizes permanence and steadfast remaining rather than brief visiting.
Example Verse
“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 15:4