perseverance

Dictionary of Biblical Words:

An expression probably formed from such passages as Col. 1:2323If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; (Colossians 1:23); Heb. 3:6,6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (Hebrews 3:6) where a company of professing Christians are solemnly addressed on the ground of their responsibility. We must but ever remember, that no sheep of Christ ever perishes, while knowing this, let us give full weight to such passages as speak of our consistent walk down here. Scripture also speaks of our being kept by the power of God through faith, rather than of the “perseverance of the elect.”

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
4343 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
προσκαρτέρησις
Transliteration:
proskarteresis
Phonic:
pros-kar-ter’-ay-sis
Meaning:
from 4342; persistancy
KJV Usage:
perseveranc e