The meaning of “προσκαρτερέω”
Understanding proskarteréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually). - to be earnest towards, ...
προσκαρτερέω
attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually). - to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 3:9 | “And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.” Word: προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) | |
| Acts 6:4 | “But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.” Word: προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) | |
| Romans 13:6 | “For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.” Word: προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) | |
| Colossians 4:2 | “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;” Word: προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) |