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, but endures for a while. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles.
When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."
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').
He said, "Watch out that you do not get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Therefore do not follow them.