Bible dictionary for children
Abide
Abide means remain, stay or continue.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Abide means remain, stay or continue. When Jesus speaks of abiding in him, he describes an ongoing relationship of dependence.
Talk about it
What happens to a branch when it is no longer connected to its plant?
An example from the Bible
In John 15, a branch remains connected to a vine and receives what it needs to grow. Jesus uses this as a picture for his followers.
Read John 15:4 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: John 15:4
Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
