2 occurrences in 2 dictionaries
Reference: By And By
Hastings
In AV 'by and by' means immediately, not as now after some time. Thus Lu 21:8 'the end is not by and by' (RV 'immediately').
immediately (Mt 13:21; R.V., "straightway;" Lu 21:9).
yet he has no root in himself, instead it is temporary. And when tribulation or persecution develops because of the word, straightaway he is caused to stumble.
And when ye may hear of wars and tumults, do not be alarmed, for these things must first happen, but the end is not straightaway.
In AV 'by and by' means immediately, not as now after some time. Thus Lu 21:8 'the end is not by and by' (RV 'immediately').
And he said, Watch that ye may not be led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, I am, and, The time has come near. Go ye not therefore after them.