'Long' in the Bible

For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.

But I think it right, so long as I remain in the body, my present dwelling-place, to arouse you by such reminders.

so that you may recall the words spoken long ago by the holy Prophets, and the commandments of our Lord and Saviour given you through your Apostles.