προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) — Attend Continually

Greek word study: προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō), Strong's G4342. 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 (

GreekStrong's G4342
Quick definition
Greek word
προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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)

Word study
Derivation: from G4314 (πρός) and G2594 (καρτερέω);

KJV translation words: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually)

Where this word appears

Strong's G4342 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:9 and last appears in Colossians 4:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

steadfastly continuing ×4attending ×1attending continually ×1being constant ×1do continue steadfastly ×1may wait upon ×1will steadfastly continue ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

προσκαρτεροῦντες ×5προσκαρτερεῖτε ×1προσκαρτερούντων ×1προσκαρτερήσομεν ×1προσκαρτερῇ ×1προσκαρτερῶν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×6Romans ×2Mark ×1Colossians ×1

Verses (all 10)

  • Mark 3:9 — προσκαρτερῇ — may wait upon
  • Acts 1:14 — προσκαρτεροῦντες — steadfastly continuing
  • Acts 2:42 — προσκαρτεροῦντες — steadfastly continuing
  • Acts 2:46 — προσκαρτεροῦντες — steadfastly continuing
  • Acts 6:4 — προσκαρτερήσομεν — will steadfastly continue
  • Acts 8:13 — προσκαρτερῶν — steadfastly continuing
  • Acts 10:7 — προσκαρτερούντων — attending
  • Romans 12:12 — προσκαρτεροῦντες — being constant
  • Romans 13:6 — προσκαρτεροῦντες — attending continually
  • Colossians 4:2 — προσκαρτερεῖτε — do continue steadfastly

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G4314 πρός (prós), G2594 καρτερέω (karteréō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G4343 προσκαρτέρησις (proskartérēsis).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does proskarteréō (G4342) mean?

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).

How is G4342 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G4342 as: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).

How often does προσκαρτερέω (proskarteréō) appear?

Strong's G4342 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 3:9 and last appears in Colossians 4:2.