'Continued' in the Bible
And when they had prayed, the place where they were meeting together was shaken [a sign of God’s presence]; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness and courage.
As they continued along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch exclaimed, “Look! Water! What forbids me from being baptized?”
But Saul increased in strength more and more, and continued to perplex the Jews who lived in Damascus by examining [theological evidence] and proving [with Scripture] that this Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
So the church throughout Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace [without persecution], being built up [in wisdom, virtue, and faith]; and walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort and encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it continued to grow [in numbers].
But [meanwhile] Peter continued knocking; and when they opened the door and saw him, they were completely amazed.
But the word of the Lord [the good news about salvation through Christ] continued to grow and spread [increasing in effectiveness].
So Paul and Barnabas stayed for a long time, speaking boldly and confidently for the Lord, who continued to testify to the word of His grace, granting that signs and wonders (attesting miracles) be done by them.
and there they continued to preach the good news.
But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and with many others also continued teaching and proclaiming the good news, the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].
This continued for two years, so that all the inhabitants of [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor], Jews as well as Greeks, heard the word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ].
When they heard this, they were filled with rage, and they began shouting, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
And when they arrived he said to them:“You know well how I [lived when I] was with you, from the first day that I set foot in Asia [until now],
When they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew dialect, they became even more quiet. And he continued,
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
At the same time he was also hoping to get money from Paul [as a bribe]; so he continued to send for him quite often and talked with him.
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Bible Theasaurus
- Continue (334 instances)
- Continued (333 instances)
- Continuous (11 instances)
- Cover (288 instances)
- Extend (105 instances)
- Keep (1769 instances)
- Preserve (85 instances)
- Proceed (70 instances)
- Remain (604 instances)
- Retain (38 instances)
- Stay (327 instances)
- Uphold (32 instances)
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